Iola Sports

Lorenzen Dominant in 7 Innings, Witt Homers in Royals’ 4-0 Win Over Diamondbacks

Monday, July 7

PHOENIX (AP) - Michael Lorenzen struck out seven in seven dominant innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Sunday.Lorenzen (5-8) kept the Diamondbacks off-balance all afternoon with a mix of mid-90s fastballs and changeups. He struck... Read More.

Vinnie Pasquantino Has 2 HRs, Career High 6 RBIs to Lift Royals over Diamondbacks 9-3

Saturday, July 5

PHOENIX (AP) - Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs, Bobby Witt Jr. added three hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Friday night.The Royals have won three of their past four games. The D-backs have... Read More.

Perez’s 2-Run Double Keys Royals Over Mariners 6-3 for 2nd win in 10 Games

Wednesday, July 2

SEATTLE (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a pivotal two-run double in the fifth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Tuesday night for just their second win in 10 games.Perez lofted a fly ball off... Read More.

Raleigh extends MLB lead with 33rd homer in Mariners’ win over Royals

Tuesday, July 1

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 33rd homer and Randy Arozarena connected twice as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night.Raleigh led off the seventh inning with a home run against reliever Daniel Lynch IV, prompting... Read More.

Hormigas Blown Out on the Road by Flycatchers 22-9

Friday, June 27

BLACKWELL, Okla. - The KC Iola Hormigas were on the road against the Blackwell Flycatchers, falling in blowout fashion 22-9.TEAM: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9R HEKC Iola: 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 39 11 1Blackwell: 1 6 3 1 3 5 3 0 X22 13 3Blackwell led wire to wire, using a strong second inning to push themselves out of striking distance. Despite the Hormigas' comeback efforts, they fell short... Read More.

Shane Baz Goes 8 Scoreless in Longest Start of Career as Rays Blank Royals 4-0 for 3-Game Sweep

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shane Baz allowed three hits over a career-best eight innings, Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit back-to-back homers in the sixth, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on Thursday for a three-game sweep.Baz (8-3)... Read More.

3A SIK All-State Baseball Teams Announced from 2025

Thursday, June 26

Sports In Kansas (SIK) released their 3A All-State Baseball teams from the 2025 High School Baseball season. They released their 2-1A All-State honorees earlier Thursday.Below are the local athletes honored by Sports in Kansas. CLICK HERE to view the full list.3A Co-Player of the... Read More.

Iola Radio to Bring Coverage of Humboldt Cubs Football for 2025 Season

Thursday, June 26

HUMBOLDT, Kan. - For the second year in a row, Iola Radio will bring coverage of Humboldt High School Football.Iola Radio brought coverage of Humboldt High School Athletics for the first time in the 2024-25 athletics season. Huntyr Schwegman will be on the call on... Read More.

Royals’ Witt Returns to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - In March 2023, Bobby Witt Jr. was a 22-year-old coming off a solid rookie campaign for the Royals and tagged as a future face of baseball, emphasized by his inclusion as the youngest player on a World Baseball Classic Team... Read More.

K-State Men’s Basketball to Play Mississippi State in Hall of Fame Classic

Thursday, June 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State will play Mississippi State in the second game of the Hall of Fame Classic at 8:30 p.m., CT on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, as the NABC announced the complete bracket for the... Read More.

KC Iola Hormigas’ Win Streak Snapped vs. Fuego

Thursday, June 26

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas were in action in Iola Wednesday night looking for their first sweep, but fell short against the Santa Fe Fuego 16-11.It was another offensive battle as the Hormigas had 16 hits on the contest and walked eight times.... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Releases 2025 2-1A All-State Baseball Teams

Thursday, June 26

Sports in Kansas released their 2-1A All-State Baseball teams from the 2025 High School Baseball season late Wednesday night. The 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A teams are yet to be released.Sedgwick High School had a strong showing, having the 2-1A Player of the Year,... Read More.