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Highland soccer wins three in a row, most wins since 2016

SIGOURNEY Highland soccer has been on a roll as of late. After dropping their first two games of the season the Huskies had a chance to make it three wins in a row when they went on …

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Ravens fly high over WACO in season opener

KALONA This early spring weather continues to throw curve balls. The Ravens were expected to start their soccer season on … Read More

Huskies soccer emerging with early season power

Washington’s fast-moving offense was on the attack and soon the ball was flying toward the Highland goal. Again. … Read More

Mid-Prairie

Hostetler, Evans among Mid-Prairie returnees at Drake Relays

DES MOINES Danielle Hostetler of Mid-Prairie, a three-time state cross country champion, and sophomore sprinter Jovi Evans return to the Drake Relays this week. They are among six …

Mid-Prairie girls track and field senior night

The Mid-Prairie girls hosted the Golden Hawk Girls Relays in Wellman on April 18. The Golden Hawks won the team championship with a score of 207. During the meet Mid-Prairie celebrated its …

Mid-Prairie girls soccer vs Tipton

Mid-Prairie went on the road to battle the Tipton Tigers on April 23. Going to penatly kicks, the Golden Hawks defeated the Tigers, 4-2. Mid-Prairie freshman Samantha Wunderlich …

Highland

Hillcrest vs Highland golf

The Hillcrest boys and girls golf team battled the Highland boys and girls golf team in a dual meet at the Blue Top Ridge Golf Course at Riverside on April 19.

Highland girls take top spot in Nike Invitational

BURLINGTON It was a team championship effort for the Highland girls this past week when they took part in the Nike Invitational in Burlington on April 9. Led by four Huskies placing …

Highland soccer vs Mediapolis

Highland hosted the Mediapolis Bulldogs on April 15. The Bulldogs defeated the Huskies, 9-2. Scoring both goals for Highland was junior Jared Diaz.

Lone Tree

Lady Lions claim Central City first place crown

CENTRAL CITY Not settling for anything less, the Lady Lions put together strong performance after strong performance to eventually claim the team championship at the Central City CO-ED track …

Mid-Prairie and Lone Tree track compete at Iowa City West

IOWA CITY Iowa City West hosted over 50 schools for the Eastern Iowa Track & Field Festival on Saturday, April 13. Here, Mid-Prairie and Lone Tree would have a chance to showcase their …

Lone Tree hosts third annual Mike Kautz Invitational

LONE TREE With the weather finally being in their favor, Lone Tree hosted their annual track and field meet, the Mike Kautz Invitational, on April 8. For the Lion and Lady Lion …

Hillcrest Academy

Ravens sit atop conference in first place

The Hillcrest Ravens have taken the Southeast Iowa Super Conference by storm, owning a 4-0 record against conference foes and an overall 6-0 record after toppling Danville 2-1 on Thursday, April 18 …

Hillcrest soccer vs Danville

Hillcrest, wearing alternate uniforms inspired by Liverpool FC, defeated the visiting Danville Bears, 2-1, on April 18. Junior Micah Gerber scored both of Hillcrest's goals and with this win the …

Ravens remain unbeaten, collecting four wins in a row

SIGOURNEY From Rowan Miller scoring the first goal to Isaac Birky scoring the game ending goal, Hillcrest was in total control of their first road game of the season from beginning to …

Community Sports

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 …

'Little Lady Lions' steal the show

LONE TREE Lone Tree planned a special halftime show on Friday, Dec. 15, at the boys basketball game against Pekin. The Little Lady Lions held an exhibition basketball game running up and …

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