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For these Golden Hawks, tearful hugs in the outfield live forever

Mid-Prairie's softball players join up for a pregame huddle.
CHARITON The hugs in the outfield told a story. Oh, you could glance up at the scoreboard on the night of July 11 and see the 4-0 score and know that it meant the end of the summer season …
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Carson Pence's comeback story among memorable group of Golden Hawk baseball seniors
When Mid-Prairie’s baseball team traveled to Des Moines on a sunny afternoon in July 2020, one of the bright-eyed kids watching … Read More
Legacy of Paul Bailey Field shines on at Mid-Prairie
Minutes after Mid-Prairie finished off an 11-0 win against Washington at Paul Bailey Field early on the day of June 29, Golden Hawks … Read More

Player of the year Tatem Telfer headlines Mid-Prairie’s all-conference selections

WELLMAN It was another productive and exciting season on the baseball diamond for Mid-Prairie and after wrapping up their year with 19 wins and taking the conference crown for the second …
First team all-conference catcher: Sophie Miller.

Trio of Golden Hawk gals chosen for all-conference

WELLMAN As the curtain closes on another productive softball season, the curtain rises on postseason accolades and among the talented players on Mid-Prairie’s roster, there were three …

Golden Hawks fall to Mediapolis in tight district battle

ANAMOSA Mediapolis interrupted the plans for a River Valley Conference showdown between Mid-Prairie and Anamosa in a Class 2A district championship game July 9. Lance Luden pitched a …

Huskies walked-off by Savages in defensive driven semifinals

SIGOURNEY   With a chance to advance to the regional final on the line the word of the day was defense.   Elite defense by both Highland and Sigourney made the home plate a little …

Playoffs: Highland softball vs Sigourney

Highland was defeated by the hosting Sigourney Savages, 2-1, in a 1A Region 8 semifinal game on July 12.  The Huskies end their season with a 19-9 record and they say goodbye to  …

Offense clicks quickly for Huskies in 1A tourney

RIVERSIDE Highland’s softball attack came quickly. Just a few minutes into its Class 1A tournament opener against Keota on July 8, Sarah Burton and Lilly Barre of Highland both hit …

Lions growth filled season ends against No. 8 Savages

SIGOURNEY   Jacob Craven gathered his team in right field for one final post game huddle. Minutes after the Lone Tree prep baseball season ended, its first-year head coach wanted to …

Springville edges Lone Tree in first round of regional play

LONE TREE The Lions put the tying runs in scoring position during the seventh inning of Monday’s postseason contest, but were unable to extend their season in a 12-10 loss to Springville. …

Lone Tree beats Highland in 1A baseball tourney opener

SIGOURNEY For the first time in three years, Lone Tree's baseball team is headed to the second round of the Iowa Class 1A baseball tournament. And for the first time in five years, the …

Ravens fall to Bears in hard fought playoff battle

KALONA It was a close contest on the baseball diamond befitting of the playoffs, as the hosting Ravens and the BGM Bears battled each other in hopes of extending their season.   With …

Hillcrest completes playoff comeback over HLV

KALONA With their season on the line, all the pressure was put on Hillcrest in their first-round home playoff game after their opponent, HLV, scored in three straight innings to take a three-run …

Arrows take down Ravens in postseason play

WAPELLO Going on the road to start the postseason, Hillcrest knew the biggest obstacle in their way from reaching the second round was the pitcher with the third most strikeouts in the state, …

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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