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EZ Panas, the longtime head coach of Valley High School’s boys basketball team, was dismissed without explanation just before the new school year, sparking controversy over his disputed claim of taking a break.
Erskine Academy defeated Maranacook in the championship game, completing a strong season that marks their best performance in two decades. Nearby programs reflect on defensive adjustments and depth as they prepare for the new campaign.
From championship pursuits to fresh leadership, local squads outline their goals ahead of the upcoming campaigns.
The Indianola high school baseball team secured an 8-1 victory against Valley, earning their inaugural spot in the state championship game.
Indianola’s 8-1 win over Valley, highlighted by Bryant Ritchie’s seven strikeouts and a three-run opening inning, marks the program’s first state title game appearance, setting the stage for a historic championship pursuit.
In a dramatic final at Iowa’s largest class, the Waukee Northwest girls soccer team captured the championship, finishing 14-0-3 and marking their second straight title.
After a 13‑year run that ended with a 19‑17 record, Steve Smith resigned from Calvary Christian School, opening the door for Matt Ward to take over as head baseball coach. Ward, a longtime fixture in the Columbus baseball community, steps into the role with a clear vision for rebuilding the Knights, while his son Carson helped the team capture a state championship and assistant coach Wade Pirkle arrives with a championship pedigree.
Valley High School’s standout athlete Gracie Llorens has signed with Southern Union, marking a historic moment for the school’s flag football program.