Iola Sports

Giles’ Big Second Half Leads Wichita State to Season-Opening Win

Wednesday, November 5

WICHITA, Kan. — Kenyon Giles scored 15 of his game-high 20 points in the second half to lead Wichita State in a 75-58 win over UNC Asheville Tuesday night in Charles Koch Arena.BOX SCOREWichita State (1-0) has now won seven straight season... Read More.

Salvy signs 2-year deal to stay with Royals through 2027

Wednesday, November 5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Royals have signed catcher Salvador Perez to a two-year contract that runs through the 2027 season, the club announced Tuesday night.The new deal takes the place of the 2026 club option that was on Perez’s previous four-year contract he signed... Read More.

K-State Men Shakes Off Start to Dominate UNCG, 93-64

Wednesday, November 5

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State erupted for 60 points in the second half to shake off a one-point halftime deficit, as the Wildcats opened the 2025-26 season with a 93-64 win over UNC Greensboro on Tuesday night before 7,765 fans at Bramlage Coliseum.BOX SCOREThree... Read More.

Wehrli Earns KJCCC Setter of The Week Honors

Tuesday, November 4

Chanute, KS - Another week and another accolade earned by a Neosho County Community College athlete. Continuing a stellar year for Panther Athletics Sarah Wehrli earns Setter of the Week Honors for KJCCC D2 Volleyball. Her performance along with her teammates earned the Panthers... Read More.

Humboldt’s Hillmon Named to KVA All-State Volleyball Tournament Team

Monday, November 3

HUMBOLDT, Kan. - Humboldt High School's senior Outside Hitter Ricklyn Hillmon was named to the All-Tournament Team for the 2025 KSHSAA 2A State Volleyball Championships.The team was put together by the Kansas Volleyball Association (KVA), who released the all-tournament teams for every classification on... Read More.

Women’s Soccer Finish Season in Championship Game

Monday, November 3

Overland Park, KS - The Neosho Panthers battled valiantly in the Conference Championship, showing heart, determination, and moments of real quality, but ultimately fell 3–0 to an undefeated Johnson County side.The Panthers started brightly and showed early intent, earning a penalty that could have changed... Read More.

Panther Wrestling Falls to Labette

Monday, November 3

Parsons, KS - The Neosho Panthers Wrestling team opened the 25-26 wrestling season at on Thursday evening and fell 40-9. The Panthers were led by Cael Barber (Argyle, TX) at 285 who won by fall over Gage Wingerter and Draven Pipkin (Spring Hill,... Read More.

Neosho County Women’s Basketball Shows Fight and Fire in Baymont Classic Debut

Monday, November 3

PRATT, Kan. — The Neosho County Panthers opened their 2025–26 campaign this weekend at the Baymont Classic, proving that while the scoreboard didn't swing their way, the foundation for a gritty, high-octane season is already in motion. The two-day showcase at Pratt featured back-to-back tests... Read More.

Royals’ Witt Jr., Garcia win Gold Gloves, a Franchise First for Infield Duo

Monday, November 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Royals’ left side of the diamond was good as gold in 2025.Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and third baseman Maikel Garcia won an American League Gold Glove Award at their respective positions this season, announced Sunday night on ESPN.It's the first time... Read More.

Allen has 3 TDs and Bills Use Sturdy Defense to Top Mahomes and Chiefs 28-21

Monday, November 3

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After Josh Allen spent much of the past week downplaying Buffalo’s showdown against Kansas City, the Bills quarterback revealed there was more to the rivalry than he let on.Turns out beating the Chiefs — a team that has Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Saturday High School Postseason Scoreboard Iola-11/1/25

Monday, November 3

The Healthy Blue Kansas Road to a Championship presented by Thrive Allen County State VolleyballFull State Pairings and Brackets 4A State @ HutchinsonSemifinals#1 Andale d. #2 Clay Center 23-25, 25-19, 25-18#6 Topeka-Hayden d. #5 Paola 25-18, 25-8Championship#1 Andaled. #6 Topeka-Hayden 25-12, 25-27, 25-223rd Place#2 Clay... Read More.

K-State Falls to 13/13 Texas Tech, 43-20

Sunday, November 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State gave No. 13 Texas Tech a heavyweight fight for three quarters, but the Red Raiders and one of the best defenses in the FBS delivered a second-half knockout punch, as the Wildcats suffered a 43-20 loss and saw their eight-game... Read More.