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Lone Tree's Vivian Zaruba is row, row, rowing her boat to KU

LONE TREE Vivian Zaruba has made it to Drake University’s famed Blue Oval in high school state track. She’s a starter at Lone Tree High School in basketball and softball. …
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Golden Hawks’ Tatem Telfer has just the right pitch for Arkansas State
WELLMAN The afternoon dismissal bells have sounded at Mid-Prairie High School and senior Tatem Telfer heads for the library. … Read More
Golden Hawks take work, and faith, to the finish line
The moment itself was special. Mid-Prairie’s girls cross country varsity team, a squad with just one senior and a boatload … Read More

Speedy Golden Hawks boys team ready to open season at Benton

WELLMAN Mid-Prairie turned loose its speed and smothering defense Monday night in a preseason jamboree. The Golden Hawks scored the first 11 points of the second quarter in an eventual …

Golden Hawks drill Fairfield by 47 in season opener

FAIRFIELD Mid-Prairie’s girls basketball team began its season with a bang Tuesday in Fairfield. The Golden Hawks drilled Fairfield 73-26, posting its biggest one-sided win in four …

Golden Hawk gals grab the top spot at Wilton Invitational

WILTON Putting together a victorious team effort this past weekend, Mid-Prairie stacked together quality performances after quality performance to win the team title at the Wilton Girls …

Lady Lions and Huskies go undefeated at 4 Corners Shootout to open up their seasons

KEOTA  Beginning a brand-new basketball season on a strong note, both the Lady Lions and the Huskies went undefeated at the annual Four Corners Shootout Tournament (hosted by Keota this …

Highland enters new wrestling season ready to make even greater strides

RIVERSIDE The time for the Huskies to roll out the mat to start what is expected to be a rewarding and exciting wrestling season is almost at hand and the training room for the Highland boys is …

Lady Lions and Huskies clash with conference foes at SEISC tourney

COLUMBUS  Ready to do battle with fellow conference members, the Lady Lions and Highland wrestling teams competed in a Southeast Iowa Super Conference Tournament hosted by Columbus on Nov. …

Photos: Highland girls basketball vs Lone Tree

Highland (3-0) earned a 60-47 upset win over No. 10 Lone Tree (2-1) in a home conference contest on Nov. 26.  This was Highland's first win against Lone Tree since 2022.  Leading …

Photos: Lady Lions basketball at 4 Corners Shootout

The Lady Lions traveled to Keota to open their season in the 4 Corners Shootout, a two-day event taking place from Nov. 22-23.  Lone Tree defeated Iowa Valley, 48-27, on Friday and then …

Photos: Lone Tree and Highland girls wrestling at SEISC Tourney

The Lone Tree and Highland girls wrestling team participated in the Southeast Iowa Super Conference Tournament at Columbus on Nov. 21. Lone Tree Results  (105) Carlee Sexton (2-6) …

Hillcrest girls basketball fly past Moravia in road season opener

MORAVIA Securing their first win of the season in their first game of the season, Hillcrest girls basketball   took care of business on the road when they defeated the Moravia Mohawks, …

Photos: Hillcrest girls basketball vs Cedar Valley Christian

In their first home game of the season, Hillcrest (2-0) earned a 69-32 victory over Cedar Valley Christian (0-2) on Nov. 26. Senior Malia Yoder led the Ravens with 26 points and junior Claire …

Returning all starters, Hillcrest girls basketball primed to take further strides 

KALONA The Hillcrest girls basketball rebuild showed the fruits of its labor last season when they went 6-15, the most wins for the program since 2018, and this year they hope to go beyond that …

Beloved Hawkeyes swarm Riverside Casino

RIVERSIDE On Friday, April 26, 11 members of the Iowa Women’s Basketball team visited the Riverside Casino, welcoming over 1,500 fans which lined up through the event center halls and out …

3 on 3 Wheelchair Basketball Fundraiser in Wellman

A 3 on 3 wheelchair basketball fundraiser took place at the Wellman Parkside Center on March 23. In addition to the games there was also raffles and a silent auction with all proceeds going to …
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