Defense and free throws key win by NM
When the Braves played at North Mahaska on Dec. 1, Montezuma got away to a fast start and didn’t look back in an 80-60 victory. […]
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Braves roll past Tigers, 69-38
MARENGO – The Braves had no trouble getting the engine to turn over on a cold, snowy night, leading all the way in a 69-38 […]
Iowa legend Chris Street remembered
By Al Rabenold Writer’s Comments: The following story was originally written eleven years ago in January of 2013. I have added some updates for 2024. […]
Boys find going tough vs. Belle Plaine
Another tough team, another slow start. The Braves, trailing Belle Plaine 29-8 at halftime, played better after intermission. But lanky, quick-moving Belle Plaine cruised home […]
Keota stops JV boys, 45-26
KEOTA – Keota added on to a six-point halftime lead at scored a 45-26 win over Montezuma in boys JV basketball on Tuesday, Dec. 19. […]
Braves spit out bitter taste, 70-26
THORNBURG – For the Montezuma Braves, the taste in their mouths going into the holiday break isn’t so bitter now. That’s because the Braves came […]
Braves give 9-0 Keota genuinely bad time
KEOTA – Keota’s opening salvo – a 17-0 start against visiting Montezuma – all but blew the Braves clear over to Harper, a neighboring town. […]
Fly the ‘W’! Braves win, Braves win!
The Montezuma Braves defeated Sigourney 61-58 in a varsity thriller on Friday evening, Dec. 15, in Montezuma. After a 33-33 halftime tie, Montezuma built a […]
Braves save best quarter for last, 57-47
VICTOR – It wasn’t entirely expected, but the Montezuma boys basketball team was on “upset alert” through three quarters against HLV on Tuesday evening, Dec. […]
Big 2nd quarter propels Keota JV boys
The Braves JV team got away to a good start against Keota on Monday, Jan. 11, at home. The score was tied at 11-11 after […]