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Iola Today
By the People, for the People
Mustangs Hold Their Own at Paola Invite
Iola track and field teams place 11th and 12th at competitive meet
Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:18pm
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A cubist interpretation of the competitive energy and athletic prowess on display at the Paola Invitational track meet.Iola TodayThe Iola Mustangs track and field teams held their own against larger schools at the Paola Invitational, with the boys placing 11th and the girls placing 12th as a team. Several Iola athletes had top-10 individual finishes, including a third-place finish by junior distance runner Keegan Hill in the 1600-meter run.
Why it matters
The Paola Invitational is a competitive annual meet that draws top teams from across the region, so Iola's solid team performances and individual achievements demonstrate the Mustangs' ability to compete at a high level despite being a smaller school.
The details
At the Paola Invitational, the Iola boys placed 11th as a team, while the girls placed 12th. Several Mustangs had standout individual results, including junior Keegan Hill taking third in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:40.12. Senior hurdler Maddox Riley placed sixth in the 110-meter hurdles, and senior Mahailie Genoble took eighth in the 300-meter hurdles. Other top-10 finishers for Iola included senior distance runner Ari Ramirez in the 800-meter run and senior Faith Warden in the discus.
- The Paola Invitational was held on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
- The Mustangs will next compete at the Garnett Invitational on Thursday, April 17, 2026 at Anderson County High School.
The players
Keegan Hill
A junior distance runner for the Iola Mustangs who placed third in the 1600-meter run at the Paola Invitational.
Maddox Riley
A senior hurdler for the Iola Mustangs who placed sixth in the 110-meter hurdles at the Paola Invitational.
Mahailie Genoble
A senior for the Iola Mustangs who placed eighth in the 300-meter hurdles at the Paola Invitational.
Ari Ramirez
A senior distance runner for the Iola Mustangs who placed eighth in the 800-meter run at the Paola Invitational.
Faith Warden
A senior for the Iola Mustangs who placed sixth in the discus at the Paola Invitational.
What’s next
The Mustangs will next compete at the Garnett Invitational on Thursday, April 17, 2026 at Anderson County High School.
The takeaway
Iola's solid team and individual performances at the competitive Paola Invitational demonstrate the Mustangs' ability to compete at a high level against larger schools, boding well for their chances at future meets this season.
