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2 weeks ago | 
thenews-ia.com | Giovanni Coronel
KALONABattling the elements along with their competition, Mid-Prairie boys golf hosted West Branch last Monday for a conference dual. Getting the better of the Golden Hawks after nine holes played, the Bears picked up a 163-175 conference victory. “The golfers battled through cold and windy conditions against a very good West Branch team.Although we didn’t score as well as last week, I thought we played ok,” Mid-Prairie coach Kelby Bender said.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenews-ia.com | Giovanni Coronel
KALONADefense was the name of the game in Hillcrest’s rainy home season opener against fellow conference member Burlington Notre Dame last Thursday, but in the second half it was the Nikes who finally broke the offensive drought. Scoring its first goal of the season while not relenting on defense, Burlington ND (1-1) earned a 1-0 victory over Hillcrest (0-1). “I wish we had a different result, but overall, I was pleased with the effort.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenews-ia.com | Giovanni Coronel
RIVERSIDEOn a chilly day where the air flew fierce and free, the winds of victory blew in the favor of Highland who opened up a new soccer season with a 2-0 road win over Mid-Prairie on April 1. “It feels good. The kids worked hard.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenews-ia.com | Giovanni Coronel
WASHINGTONRunning, jumping, and throwing was all the rage at Washington this past Thursday as the Highland boys track and field team continued on in the opening portions of the young season by competing at the Steve Roth Relays. Separated into three classes (A, B, and C), Highland was slotted into the Class C Division where the field featured 12 teams. Through 25 events, the Huskies collected 11 points to finish 8th in the final team standings.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenews-ia.com | Giovanni Coronel
IOWA CITYGetting a fresh new golf season started on the road, the Golden Hawks gals made sure to open up the year in the win column. Battling and defeating conference rival Regina in a dual meet, Mid-Prairie captured a convincing 197-250 opening day victory last Monday. “This was a nice way for the girls to kick off the season,” Mid-Prairie girls golf head coach Tracy McArtor said about the Hawks defeating Regina in their season opener.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenews-ia.com | Giovanni Coronel
KALONAWelcoming conference rival Regina to their home course, the Golden Hawks opened up a brand new golf season in a most favorable way, with a win. Starting off on the right foot, (or maybe the right club?) Mid-Prairie emerged victorious last Monday over the visiting Regals to the tune of 165-170. “I thought it was a great start to the season.Shooting a 165 is a great score,” Mid-Prairie boys golf head coach Kelby Bender said about the dual meet win over Regina.
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4 weeks ago | 
thenews-ia.com | Giovanni Coronel
LETTS Coming off the heels of spring break, it was go time for the Lone Tree track and field teams as they headed to Louisa-Muscatine last Monday for their first outdoor meet of the season. On the girls side the Lady Lions saw enough success to end the meet with a third place finish. Louisa-Muscatine placed first and Van Buren was the runner-up. “A lot of girls competed in four events. The girls showed a ton of grit and toughness,” Lone Tree girls track head coach Chad Shield said.
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4 weeks ago | 
thenews-ia.com | Giovanni Coronel
PELLASplit up into two days, with the boys competing on day one and the girls competing on day two, the Ravens battled it out at the Central College Indoor meets last Thursday and Friday. A quartet of Ravens represented Hillcrest on day one with Owen Scott leading the way. The junior reached a new personal best in the long jump (21-08) to place third. The two-time state qualifier also placed 14th (7.39) in the 60m finals and 46th (25.21) in the 200m.
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4 weeks ago | 
thenews-ia.com | Giovanni Coronel
LETTS The sights and sounds of track and field hit the open air once again as the Huskies headed to Louisa-Muscatine to compete in their first outdoor meet of the season last Monday. Opening up the outdoor portion of their season at the Columbus Invitational (hosted by Louisa-Muscatine due to the Columbus field undergoing renovations), both Highland track and field teams showcased strong showings. The Highland girls team ended the night with a score of 50 to place 6th.
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1 month ago | 
thenews-ia.com | Giovanni Coronel
RIVERSIDEAlmost reaching maximum capacity, the Highland Boardroom was filled to bursting last Thursday with family, teammates, and coaches all present to support the double signing day of Highland seniors Jared Diaz and Jaydee Macareno. Putting pen to paper, both Diaz (committing to Waldorf University) and Macareno (committing to Grand View University) signed letters of intent to continue their soccer careers at the college level.
