HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The golf course at Carey Park has been a part of the community since before the park existed. The Carey Park Golf Course will celebrate 90 years of business next year. 

The course, which opened in 1932, is still a popular course and one of three currently operating in the Hutchinson area. The course is old-school with a mixture of long and short holes and lots of trees. One person that has been a big part of Carey Park, both as a player and an employee, is golf shop assistant Mike Benscheidt. Benscheidt says the course is one you can always enjoy.

“It’s kind of a subtle thing, but it really is honestly a golf course that you don’t get tired of playing,” Benscheidt said. “It’s got some long par 4’s,&nbsp; it's got some real short par 4’s, so you might get some birdies out there and three holes out there, if there’s a south wind par is a great score.”

In a time where golf may be in a slow decline, the course saw one of its best years ever in 2020 as golfers and others tried to find a way to get outdoors despite the pandemic. The course has also been in the midst of a major renovation project, which is being completed in phases. Parks Director Justin Combs says the course is one of the really good quality of life attractions in Hutchinson.

“I think Carey Park is so special because of the history behind it,” Combs said. “I can’t even count the number of people that have mentioned to me that they grew up learning to play or play golf at Carey Park.”

One person that Combs refers to is Jack McClelland, who has played golf at Carey for more than 50 years.

“I just got out of the service and my wife and I got married,” McClelland said. “We had some money and we went out and bought golf clubs and went out and learned to play.”

McClelland, who now may spend more time in the club house drinking coffee with his friends than golfing, says the course has come a long way since he started playing.

“When I first started playing, the fairways were hard and they were full of stickers, and there were probably eight golf carts out there,” McClelland said. “I’ve known a lot of those guys out there for the whole 50 years. We don’t play as much as we used to, but we still go out there about every day and drink coffee.”

The history of the course certainly cannot be denied. It is one of three courses that sprang up in the area in the 1930s. The Carey Park Golf Course came into existence five years before the more notable Prairie Dunes placed the first nine holes into the ground in 1937. The other course of that era was Prairie Lakes, which lasted only a short time on the east side of town.

Since then, other courses have come and gone, most notably Cottonwood Hills, which is now closed, and Crazy Horse, which has had mixed history north of the city.

Matt Miller, Superintendent of Carey Park, says the course is still prominent in the area. Like most things in Hutchinson, early on it was fueled by the Carey family.

“It’s got a long history here in Hutch,” Miller said. “The Carey family was involved with just about all of golf around Hutch and I think it’s a great deal that they chose this property for a municipal golf course.”

As the course continues its facelift, there are some that feel putting money into the course is not necessary. That includes some members of the Hutchinson City Council who have voted against earmarking funds for phases of the renovation. Miller says the course needs the improvements to stay competitive.

“We have to keep up,” Miller said. “There is a lot of golf in the area between Wichita and here and surrounding areas. We want to keep our residents here close by and have something to do here in the area.”&nbsp;

Miller says there are a lot of golfers in Hutchinson and they want to give them a good quality golf course. The latest renovations include continued updates to the course's irrigation system that is nearly 70 years old.&nbsp; At the same time they are putting in fairways that are more resistant to the summer conditions and replacing several greens.

The current phase involves holes five through eight and should be completed this spring. It also includes a new practice area near the driving range.

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PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The golf course at Carey Park has been a part of the community since before the park existed. The Carey Park Golf Course will celebrate 90 years of business next year. The course, which opened in 1932, is still a popular course and one of three currently operating in the Hutchinson area. The course is old-school with a mixture of long and short holes and lots of trees. One person that has been a big part of Carey Park, both as a player and an employee, is golf shop assistant Mike Benscheidt. Benscheidt says the course is one you can always enjoy.“It’s kind of a subtle thing, but it really is honestly a golf course that you don’t get tired of playing,” Benscheidt said. “It’s got some long par 4’s,&nbsp; it's got some real short par 4’s, so you might get some birdies out there and three holes out there, if there’s a south wind par is a great score.”In a time where golf may be in a slow decline, the course saw one of its best years ever in 2020 as golfers and others tried to find a way to get outdoors despite the pandemic. The course has also been in the midst of a major renovation project, which is being completed in phases. Parks Director Justin Combs says the course is one of the really good quality of life attractions in Hutchinson.“I think Carey Park is so special because of the history behind it,” Combs said. “I can’t even count the number of people that have mentioned to me that they grew up learning to play or play golf at Carey Park.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614183197716.jpeg" alt="One of the tougher holes on the course is the par 4 fifth. The hole is now getting some humps and bumps in the fairway with taller rough. Several new sand bunkers will also be installed around the green.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>One of the tougher holes on the course is the par 4 fifth. The hole is now getting some humps and bumps in the fairway with taller rough. Several new sand bunkers will also be installed around the green.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>One person that Combs refers to is Jack McClelland, who has played golf at Carey for more than 50 years.“I just got out of the service and my wife and I got married,” McClelland said. “We had some money and we went out and bought golf clubs and went out and learned to play.”McClelland, who now may spend more time in the club house drinking coffee with his friends than golfing, says the course has come a long way since he started playing.“When I first started playing, the fairways were hard and they were full of stickers, and there were probably eight golf carts out there,” McClelland said. “I’ve known a lot of those guys out there for the whole 50 years. We don’t play as much as we used to, but we still go out there about every day and drink coffee.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614183389461.jpeg" alt="Carey Park is known for its long par 3 holes with three of the four over 190 yards from the&nbsp; normal tee boxes. (there are longer and shorter ones). The only par 3 that is less than that is hole 8. That hole is getting a new green and an additional tee box to lengthen the hole. Yes, the giant cottonwood is staying put.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Carey Park is known for its long par 3 holes with three of the four over 190 yards from the&nbsp; normal tee boxes. (there are longer and shorter ones). The only par 3 that is less than that is hole 8. That hole is getting a new green and an additional tee box to lengthen the hole. Yes, the giant cottonwood is staying put.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>The history of the course certainly cannot be denied. It is one of three courses that sprang up in the area in the 1930s. The Carey Park Golf Course came into existence five years before the more notable Prairie Dunes placed the first nine holes into the ground in 1937. The other course of that era was Prairie Lakes, which lasted only a short time on the east side of town.Since then, other courses have come and gone, most notably Cottonwood Hills, which is now closed, and Crazy Horse, which has had mixed history north of the city.Matt Miller, Superintendent of Carey Park, says the course is still prominent in the area. Like most things in Hutchinson, early on it was fueled by the Carey family.“It’s got a long history here in Hutch,” Miller said. “The Carey family was involved with just about all of golf around Hutch and I think it’s a great deal that they chose this property for a municipal golf course.”As the course continues its facelift, there are some that feel putting money into the course is not necessary. That includes some members of the Hutchinson City Council who have voted against earmarking funds for phases of the renovation. Miller says the course needs the improvements to stay competitive.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614183932958.jpeg" alt="Hole 7 is a short par 5 but with a twist. There is a very large cottonwood tree sitting in the middle of the fairway. The hole has always had a green that suffered through the summer. Now that green is being replaced along with a new tee box and new fairway. Like with all phases of the renovation, new irrigation is also being put in." />
 <figcaption>Hole 7 is a short par 5 but with a twist. There is a very large cottonwood tree sitting in the middle of the fairway. The hole has always had a green that suffered through the summer. Now that green is being replaced along with a new tee box and new fairway. Like with all phases of the renovation, new irrigation is also being put in.</figcaption>
 </figure>“We have to keep up,” Miller said. “There is a lot of golf in the area between Wichita and here and surrounding areas. We want to keep our residents here close by and have something to do here in the area.”&nbsp;Miller says there are a lot of golfers in Hutchinson and they want to give them a good quality golf course. The latest renovations include continued updates to the course's irrigation system that is nearly 70 years old.&nbsp; At the same time they are putting in fairways that are more resistant to the summer conditions and replacing several greens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614184136308.jpeg" alt="Carey Park is still host to two of the largest high school golf tournaments in the area along with small college tournaments and local events. The club house offers food and beverages along with equipment and apparel. They also do club repairs and offer lessons. PHOTO COURTESY: Carey Park." />
 <figcaption>Carey Park is still host to two of the largest high school golf tournaments in the area along with small college tournaments and local events. The club house offers food and beverages along with equipment and apparel. They also do club repairs and offer lessons. PHOTO COURTESY: Carey Park.</figcaption>
 </figure>The current phase involves holes five through eight and should be completed this spring. It also includes a new practice area near the driving range.
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Carey Park Golf Course a part of the city for nearly 90 years

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The staff of Eagle Radio Hutchinson earned top honors at the annual Eagle Radio sales convention this week, which was held virtually as a result of social distancing requirements.

The team was presented with the Eagle Spirit Award, which is awarded to the market that demonstrates resilience in response to a challenging situation, turns it into success and overachieves. It takes hard work, teamwork and continuous improvement. 

"I am extremely proud of the team here at Eagle Communications in Hutchinson," Nancy Swain, Eagle Radio of Hutchinson general manager, said. "Through an incredibly difficult year including the pandemic, finding new ways of working from home, and multiple leadership changes, they have continued to focus on our local businesses — helping them tell their story to keep the public informed.  Our community is fortunate to have such a dedicated team working on their behalf."

Swain, a longtime marketing consultant with Eagle of Hutchinson, was named general manager of the market beginning in 2021, replacing Terry Drouhard, who retired at the end of 2020.

“We are extremely proud of the Eagle team in Hutchinson. Nancy and her team persevered throughout the COVID situation in 2020 making sure that they maintained their commitment to their clients, through programs like Hear Your Voice, which allowed Hutchinson-area businesses to inform their customers of continued operations throughout COVID," Kurt David, Eagle CEO, said. "The Hutchinson team also stayed active in supporting the community through programs like Boo at the Zoo, Project Concern/Salvation Army and the annual Adopt-A-Child program."

With 20 employees, Eagle Radio of Hutchinson operates KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM, Country 102.9 FM, My 93.1 FM and Hutch Post.

Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications Inc. is a Kansas-based media company with 150 employee-owners. The company operates 31 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. In addition to radio, the company offers online solutions, web development, video production, and creative services. Eagle is the parent company of the Post News Network. For more, visit <a href="http://eagleradio.net">eagleradio.net</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The staff of Eagle Radio Hutchinson earned top honors at the annual Eagle Radio sales convention this week, which was held virtually as a result of social distancing requirements.The team was presented with the Eagle Spirit Award, which is awarded to the market that demonstrates resilience in response to a challenging situation, turns it into success and overachieves. It takes hard work, teamwork and continuous improvement. "I am extremely proud of the team here at Eagle Communications in Hutchinson," Nancy Swain, Eagle Radio of Hutchinson general manager, said. "Through an incredibly difficult year including the pandemic, finding new ways of working from home, and multiple leadership changes, they have continued to focus on our local businesses — helping them tell their story to keep the public informed. Our community is fortunate to have such a dedicated team working on their behalf."Swain, a longtime marketing consultant with Eagle of Hutchinson, was named general manager of the market beginning in 2021, replacing Terry Drouhard, who retired at the end of 2020.“We are extremely proud of the Eagle team in Hutchinson. Nancy and her team persevered throughout the COVID situation in 2020 making sure that they maintained their commitment to their clients, through programs like Hear Your Voice, which allowed Hutchinson-area businesses to inform their customers of continued operations throughout COVID," Kurt David, Eagle CEO, said. "The Hutchinson team also stayed active in supporting the community through programs like Boo at the Zoo, Project Concern/Salvation Army and the annual Adopt-A-Child program."With 20 employees, Eagle Radio of Hutchinson operates KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM, Country 102.9 FM, My 93.1 FM and Hutch Post.Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications Inc. is a Kansas-based media company with 150 employee-owners. The company operates 31 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. In addition to radio, the company offers online solutions, web development, video production, and creative services. Eagle is the parent company of the Post News Network. For more, visit <a href="http://eagleradio.net">eagleradio.net</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Eagle Radio of Hutchinson earns 2020 Spirit Award

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas State Fair General Manager Ed Berger is set to testify Thursday before the Senate Federal and State Committee in regard to one of two Senate bills that would benefit the fair’s financial picture.

Berger will be testifying on Senate Bill 2. The bill would allow fairgoers to take alcoholic drinks outside of the establishment during the fair. Berger feels such a bill would improve liquor sales at the fair by more than 20%. The bill would also allow the fair to collect the sales tax generated by alcohol sales and use it in the capital outlay fund. Sales tax collection on alcohol could reach about $30,000 during the fair.

The other bill progressing through the legislature is S.B. 1, which would allow the fair to use its capital outlay funds for daily operations if needed. The fair is trying to stay up on its finances ever since the pandemic shut down the 2020 event. The bill would be a simple stop-gap for the daily operations and would have a sunset clause ending in 2022. Berger says they do not want to tap into the capital outlay funds if possible, but want the option in place if it is needed.

That bill has been looked upon favorably by both the Senate and the House and is currently in the House Appropriations Committee.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas State Fair General Manager Ed Berger is set to testify Thursday before the Senate Federal and State Committee in regard to one of two Senate bills that would benefit the fair’s financial picture.Berger will be testifying on Senate Bill 2. The bill would allow fairgoers to take alcoholic drinks outside of the establishment during the fair. Berger feels such a bill would improve liquor sales at the fair by more than 20%. The bill would also allow the fair to collect the sales tax generated by alcohol sales and use it in the capital outlay fund. Sales tax collection on alcohol could reach about $30,000 during the fair.The other bill progressing through the legislature is S.B. 1, which would allow the fair to use its capital outlay funds for daily operations if needed. The fair is trying to stay up on its finances ever since the pandemic shut down the 2020 event. The bill would be a simple stop-gap for the daily operations and would have a sunset clause ending in 2022. Berger says they do not want to tap into the capital outlay funds if possible, but want the option in place if it is needed.That bill has been looked upon favorably by both the Senate and the House and is currently in the House Appropriations Committee.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Berger to testify on Senate bill for state fair


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Those over 65 who are on the list already with the Reno County Health Department for the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and haven't gotten it yet, you'll know more soon.

"I do want people to know that if they've pre-registered, over the next couple of weeks, we will be calling everybody on that pre-registration list so they know when their appointment is. Our upcoming primary dose pods only are March 2, March 8 and March 15."

Everyone who has signed up that is in the over 65 cohort should have a dose by the middle of the month.

"That's getting through 2700 phone calls, it's going to take some time and patience from everybody," Nichols said. "We will call them. Please do not call us. If they call us, that's going to delay us a little bit."

If there are any doses left over after the waiting list, they will let others in that age group know of the availability. They are still seeing a large age spread based upon the appointments already set for March 2nd.

"Twelve point five percent are 80 plus," Nichols said. "15.3% are 75 to 79 and 40.6 are between 72 and 74. We're really kind of targeting those 72 plus in that next pod."

The county is continuing to work its way through phase 2 of the statewide vaccination plan.

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Kan. — Those over 65 who are on the list already with the Reno County Health Department for the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and haven't gotten it yet, you'll know more soon."I do want people to know that if they've pre-registered, over the next couple of weeks, we will be calling everybody on that pre-registration list so they know when their appointment is. Our upcoming primary dose pods only are March 2, March 8 and March 15."Everyone who has signed up that is in the over 65 cohort should have a dose by the middle of the month."That's getting through 2700 phone calls, it's going to take some time and patience from everybody," Nichols said. "We will call them. Please do not call us. If they call us, that's going to delay us a little bit."If there are any doses left over after the waiting list, they will let others in that age group know of the availability. They are still seeing a large age spread based upon the appointments already set for March 2nd."Twelve point five percent are 80 plus," Nichols said. "15.3% are 75 to 79 and 40.6 are between 72 and 74. We're really kind of targeting those 72 plus in that next pod."The county is continuing to work its way through phase 2 of the statewide vaccination plan.

Health Department should finish waiting list for vaccine by mid-March


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Horizons Mental Health Center CEO Mike Garrett gave a report Tuesday to the Board of Reno County Commissioners. He noted that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their in-person business.

"I think there's probably a myriad of answers to the question," Garrett said. "One is, I think, everybody's just incredibly stressed and impacted by the pandemic, so I think tolerance, patience are stretched, both on our customer side as well as our staff side and so I think that impacts that a lot. I think people have been less willing to come to the center out of some concern and fear for their safety, although we do temperature checks on everybody that comes in to our building. They all have to wear masks. We have hand sanitizers. We hired a dedicated housekeeper that just sanitizes our waiting areas, those high traffic areas, several times a day, but I think that impacted that, as well."

Garrett also talked about a grant Horizons has received through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to work to become a certified community behavioral health clinic.

"That's a national standard that states have to authorize that's kind of sweeping the country," Garrett said. "Other than the last rounds of grantees, there were 137 awarded throughout the country and Horizons was able to get one of those. It's a pretty high standard. I've told our staff and I kind of show my age when I say this, if we're able to achieve that standard, it's like getting the Good Housekeeping seal of approval."

Horizons is also funded to establish an adult crisis stabilization unit.

"Commissioner Friesen has set in on the Stepping Up Council meetings already," Garrett said. "That typically comes up in there is how we're going to do that. This grant will allow us to create that and we should have that up and operational, probably within about five months, where we will try to divert people picked up by law enforcement, rather than taking them to jail or to the ED, but to a crisis stabilization unit that will work with them to try to stabilize them within 72 hours. If we're able to do that, we'll return them to the community."

If not, then mental health professionals from Horizons can make the call as to if they need an inpatient hospital bed.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Horizons Mental Health Center CEO Mike Garrett gave a report Tuesday to the Board of Reno County Commissioners. He noted that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their in-person business."I think there's probably a myriad of answers to the question," Garrett said. "One is, I think, everybody's just incredibly stressed and impacted by the pandemic, so I think tolerance, patience are stretched, both on our customer side as well as our staff side and so I think that impacts that a lot. I think people have been less willing to come to the center out of some concern and fear for their safety, although we do temperature checks on everybody that comes in to our building. They all have to wear masks. We have hand sanitizers. We hired a dedicated housekeeper that just sanitizes our waiting areas, those high traffic areas, several times a day, but I think that impacted that, as well."Garrett also talked about a grant Horizons has received through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to work to become a certified community behavioral health clinic."That's a national standard that states have to authorize that's kind of sweeping the country," Garrett said. "Other than the last rounds of grantees, there were 137 awarded throughout the country and Horizons was able to get one of those. It's a pretty high standard. I've told our staff and I kind of show my age when I say this, if we're able to achieve that standard, it's like getting the Good Housekeeping seal of approval."Horizons is also funded to establish an adult crisis stabilization unit."Commissioner Friesen has set in on the Stepping Up Council meetings already," Garrett said. "That typically comes up in there is how we're going to do that. This grant will allow us to create that and we should have that up and operational, probably within about five months, where we will try to divert people picked up by law enforcement, rather than taking them to jail or to the ED, but to a crisis stabilization unit that will work with them to try to stabilize them within 72 hours. If we're able to do that, we'll return them to the community."If not, then mental health professionals from Horizons can make the call as to if they need an inpatient hospital bed.

Horizons CEO: Grants are helping fuel progress


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Democratic State Representative Jason Probst notes that once policy proposals make it to the floor of the Kansas Legislature this session, there isn't a lot his party can do to stop them in that process.

"When you have a supermajority in power and that's what we have right now, they literally can do anything they want," Probst said. "The only backstop in this case, because we have a Democratic governor is her veto. If we had a Republican governor, it would be very similar to what we had under Sam Brownback, where there's no backstop, nothing to prevent some of these really, what I view as dangerous policies from going through."

One proposal that really gives Probst pause is the tax bill that has been working its way through the legislature, which would allow taxpayers to itemize on their state return even if they don't on their federal, but also would make offshore income for some Kansas businesses tax-free again, in addition to other business tax breaks.

"There was a lot of talk about Senate Bill 22, we don't know what that version's going to end up like," Probst said. "Over in the Senate, they took that from a $620 million fiscal note over three years to about $500 million. Then, I think the last estimate was that it had ballooned up to about a $1.4 billion fiscal note."

The fiscal note is the amount of money the state would no longer get with the tax cuts. 

"The question will be, do we have the votes to sustain a veto?" Probst wondered. "That's what we'll see later in the session, I expect, because I think, they have the numbers. They were successful in their elections and they have all the power. The question now, is how will they use that power?"

The legislature plans to spend all of next week on the floor working through bills.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Democratic State Representative Jason Probst notes that once policy proposals make it to the floor of the Kansas Legislature this session, there isn't a lot his party can do to stop them in that process."When you have a supermajority in power and that's what we have right now, they literally can do anything they want," Probst said. "The only backstop in this case, because we have a Democratic governor is her veto. If we had a Republican governor, it would be very similar to what we had under Sam Brownback, where there's no backstop, nothing to prevent some of these really, what I view as dangerous policies from going through."One proposal that really gives Probst pause is the tax bill that has been working its way through the legislature, which would allow taxpayers to itemize on their state return even if they don't on their federal, but also would make offshore income for some Kansas businesses tax-free again, in addition to other business tax breaks."There was a lot of talk about Senate Bill 22, we don't know what that version's going to end up like," Probst said. "Over in the Senate, they took that from a $620 million fiscal note over three years to about $500 million. Then, I think the last estimate was that it had ballooned up to about a $1.4 billion fiscal note."The fiscal note is the amount of money the state would no longer get with the tax cuts. "The question will be, do we have the votes to sustain a veto?" Probst wondered. "That's what we'll see later in the session, I expect, because I think, they have the numbers. They were successful in their elections and they have all the power. The question now, is how will they use that power?"The legislature plans to spend all of next week on the floor working through bills.

Probst: Governor is 'the only backstop' to Republican legislative agenda


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp; After hearing a half hour each of impassioned testimony both for and against new wind farm regulations in Reno County, the Board of Reno County Commissioners again weren't ready to make a decision Tuesday.

"I'm not going to be ready to vote today," said commissioner Daniel Friesen. "I don't know that going through what we went through two weeks ago is going to produce any significant work today. I think we're down to a couple key points and what I saw the staff bring back on the red lines, I think is, it's clear, there's just a couple things. Perhaps that's better in a meeting after things are absorbed here."

Proponents of wind in Reno County talked about economic development and specifically showing Siemens Gamesa that the county is committed to an industry that has brought them jobs.

"Over the months of planning and negotiating, I think I was in every meeting or on every phone call," said former State Senator Dave Kerr. "I don't recall a single time anyone said to Siemens, we'd really like to have those jobs here, but, we're not so excited about the towers. In fact, we might come up with setbacks and covenants so severe that you probably won't be able to sell any units here."

Opponents of wind mainly consisted of the people that are in the area previously laid out for the NextEra project, simply not wanting the project there.

"When we built our homes, we were under kind of an unspoken agreement with the county that we wouldn't be subjected to shadow flicker from 500 foot tall towers," said Andy Helton with Reno County Citizens for Qualify of Life. "We wouldn't be subjected to noise of any level from an industrial facility in the middle of our rural county. How about we go back to that?"

It still wasn't clear as of the end of Tuesday's meeting exactly where the regulations would lie. The commission's next meeting is March 9.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp; After hearing a half hour each of impassioned testimony both for and against new wind farm regulations in Reno County, the Board of Reno County Commissioners again weren't ready to make a decision Tuesday."I'm not going to be ready to vote today," said commissioner Daniel Friesen. "I don't know that going through what we went through two weeks ago is going to produce any significant work today. I think we're down to a couple key points and what I saw the staff bring back on the red lines, I think is, it's clear, there's just a couple things. Perhaps that's better in a meeting after things are absorbed here."Proponents of wind in Reno County talked about economic development and specifically showing Siemens Gamesa that the county is committed to an industry that has brought them jobs."Over the months of planning and negotiating, I think I was in every meeting or on every phone call," said former State Senator Dave Kerr. "I don't recall a single time anyone said to Siemens, we'd really like to have those jobs here, but, we're not so excited about the towers. In fact, we might come up with setbacks and covenants so severe that you probably won't be able to sell any units here."Opponents of wind mainly consisted of the people that are in the area previously laid out for the NextEra project, simply not wanting the project there."When we built our homes, we were under kind of an unspoken agreement with the county that we wouldn't be subjected to shadow flicker from 500 foot tall towers," said Andy Helton with Reno County Citizens for Qualify of Life. "We wouldn't be subjected to noise of any level from an industrial facility in the middle of our rural county. How about we go back to that?"It still wasn't clear as of the end of Tuesday's meeting exactly where the regulations would lie. The commission's next meeting is March 9.
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No wind regulations vote from county commission Tuesday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Hutchinson Fire Department is finishing up its wildfire mitigation program this week. 

Mitigation burns will happen Thursday along North Lorraine in the 3600 Blk to 4300 Blk, starting around 11 a.m. and then move north along Plum from 69th to 95th. 

There will be lane closures while crews operate in the area. This will be the last day for mitigation burns this year.

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HUTCHINSON,
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The Hutchinson Fire Department is finishing up its wildfire mitigation program this week. Mitigation burns will happen Thursday along North Lorraine in the 3600 Blk to 4300 Blk, starting around 11 a.m. and then move north along Plum from 69th to 95th. There will be lane closures while crews operate in the area. This will be the last day for mitigation burns this year.
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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The overall case count is at 132 as of Tuesday. The death count among Reno County residents is at 137. The last time we were below this case count was September 18.

Out of 7,689 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been 7,420 recoveries. There are 14 clusters still being monitored. The long-term care facility cluster type is down to just 18 active cases.

Four Reno County residents are in the hospital. According to the dashboard, three hundred sixty-five total have been hospitalized. One hundred three have been admitted to the ICU. These are Reno County resident numbers regardless of where they are hospitalized.

Drive-thru testing is currently available at two Reno County Locations at the Kansas Cosmosphere at 1100 N Plum in Hutchinson and at Simply Good Overstocks at 401 N Main in South Hutchinson.

Both sites are open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. To make an appointment, please visit <a href="https://www.gogettested.com/">www.gogettested.com</a>.

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HUTCHINSON,
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The overall case count is at 132 as of Tuesday. The death count among Reno County residents is at 137. The last time we were below this case count was September 18.Out of 7,689 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been 7,420 recoveries. There are 14 clusters still being monitored. The long-term care facility cluster type is down to just 18 active cases.Four Reno County residents are in the hospital. According to the dashboard, three hundred sixty-five total have been hospitalized. One hundred three have been admitted to the ICU. These are Reno County resident numbers regardless of where they are hospitalized.Drive-thru testing is currently available at two Reno County Locations at the Kansas Cosmosphere at 1100 N Plum in Hutchinson and at Simply Good Overstocks at 401 N Main in South Hutchinson.Both sites are open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. To make an appointment, please visit <a href="https://www.gogettested.com/">www.gogettested.com</a>.
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Tuesday dashboard: Case count down to 132, lowest number since September


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Mark Tallman with the Kansas Association of School Boards says with regard to the education legislation out there right now, its important that legislators think about some of the potential unintended consequences if some proposals pass as written.

"There's a bill on Thursday in the Senate that would require that all students be given an in person learning option by March 26," Tallman said. "We think almost all districts will be back by then. In fact, most districts in the state are already doing so, but not always full time. One thing about this bill, although it would appear to be in response to the current pandemic, it would last forever, really, going forward. There are some concerns among school boards that even if you like the idea, that this bill may be too restrictive."

It's okay to be out of school, but all kids need to be the same, as the bill is written.

"You don't have to necessarily be offering school, but if you do, you have to give that option," Tallman said. "If there is an emergency, not necessarily the COVID pandemic, just an outbreak of flu, school districts could not go to a hybrid option or a remote option, even for a short period of time."

Tallman isn't sure that's the actual intent of the bill.

"We know how frustrated people are with this," Tallman said. "The question is whether we should just eliminate one option or tool in all cases going forward. The philosophy is, at what point should the state come in and say, we're going to tell you when you have to be in school regardless of the circumstances. That will be the debate."

This would seem to be another area where the Legislature is not leaving decisions in the hands of other elected officials. This often happens in education in particular, between the state board of education and local school boards.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Mark Tallman with the Kansas Association of School Boards says with regard to the education legislation out there right now, its important that legislators think about some of the potential unintended consequences if some proposals pass as written."There's a bill on Thursday in the Senate that would require that all students be given an in person learning option by March 26," Tallman said. "We think almost all districts will be back by then. In fact, most districts in the state are already doing so, but not always full time. One thing about this bill, although it would appear to be in response to the current pandemic, it would last forever, really, going forward. There are some concerns among school boards that even if you like the idea, that this bill may be too restrictive."It's okay to be out of school, but all kids need to be the same, as the bill is written."You don't have to necessarily be offering school, but if you do, you have to give that option," Tallman said. "If there is an emergency, not necessarily the COVID pandemic, just an outbreak of flu, school districts could not go to a hybrid option or a remote option, even for a short period of time."Tallman isn't sure that's the actual intent of the bill."We know how frustrated people are with this," Tallman said. "The question is whether we should just eliminate one option or tool in all cases going forward. The philosophy is, at what point should the state come in and say, we're going to tell you when you have to be in school regardless of the circumstances. That will be the debate."This would seem to be another area where the Legislature is not leaving decisions in the hands of other elected officials. This often happens in education in particular, between the state board of education and local school boards.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces perhaps his toughest recovery of all.

The golf star was driving alone on a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal Los Angeles suburbs when his SUV struck a raised median, crossed into oncoming lanes and flipped several times. The crash caused “significant” injuries to Woods’ right leg, and he underwent what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

(LA County Sheriff Villanueva discussed current events for 2 minutes and then the crash involving Tiger Woods in Rancho Palos Verdes)

Dr. Anish Mahajan, chief medical officer, said Woods shattered bones in his lower leg in multiple places. Some of his fractures went through the skin and were stabilized by a rod, while screws and pins were used for his ankle and foot injuries.

A statement on Woods’&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake and recovering.

“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was the first to arrive after a neighbor called 911.

Police said there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Wednesday on a Facebook livestream that it was “purely an accident” on a downhill section of road known for crashes.

Dr. Joseph Patterson, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, said injuries like Woods’ are among the most common seen in emergency rooms.

Patterson didn’t treat Woods and wouldn’t comment specifically about the golfer’s injuries but said the risk of infection is extremely high for patients with fractures that break the skin.

“Tissue can be exposed to bacteria, dirt and clothing. The outcomes can be a lot worse if that tissue gets infected,” Patterson said. Such open fractures can require multiple surgeries to repair.

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith suffered an open fracture to his lower leg while being tackled. He nearly lost the leg due to infection but made a remarkable recovery and played last season.

The crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the world’s most recognizable sports figures, and at 45, with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.

He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs and crashed his vehicle near his Florida home. He returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.

And then after four back surgeries that kept him out of golf for the better part of two years, he won the Masters in April 2019 for the fifth time, a victory that ranks among the great comebacks in the sport.

Now it’s no longer a matter of when he plays again — the Masters is seven weeks away — but if he plays again.

Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Woods to give golf tips to celebrities on Discovery-owned GOLFTV. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.

“It was a great day,” Wade said Tuesday night on Turner Sports, where he is a studio analyst. “And I woke up today so proud to be able to post that moment for the world, like a little snippet of our moment together. And I took a nap, and I woke up to the news. So, you know, just like everybody out there, my thoughts and prayers are all to his loved ones.”

They have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both presidents, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.

Woods had a fifth back surgery, a microdiscectomy, on Dec. 23, just three days after he played the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, who now is 12. Woods also has a 13-year-old daughter, Samantha.

Woods was driving his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational when he crashed. Gonzalez, the deputy, does traffic enforcement on the road and said he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the downhill, 45-mph zone. Crashes are common.

Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. The sheriff says the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”

Villanueva said Wednesday that the department hasn’t yet pulled information from the vehicle’s event data recorder, or “black box,” which would give details about speed and could be a factor.

In 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.

Woods hasn’t won since the Zozo Championship in Japan in fall 2019, and he’s reduced his playing schedule in recent years because of injuries. Besides his five back surgeries, he’s had four surgeries on his left knee.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces his toughest recovery of all.

Woods was driving through a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal suburbs of Los Angeles when his SUV struck a sign, crossed over a raised median and two oncoming lanes before it toppled down an embankment, coming to a halt on its side.

The airbags deployed. A sheriff’s deputy poked his head through a hole in the windshield to see Woods, still wearing his seatbelt, sitting in the driver’s seat.

The crash caused “significant” injuries all down his right leg that featured rods, pins and screws during what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Anish Mahajan, the chief medical officer, said Woods shattered tibia and fibula bones on his right leg in multiple locations. Those were stabilized by a rod in the tibia. He said a combination of screws and pins were used to stabilize additional injuries in the ankle and foot.

A statement on his&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake, responsive and recovering.

“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, the deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department who was the first on the scene after a neighbor called 911.

“As if his body hasn’t endured enough,” Jon Rahm, the No. 2 player in the world, said from the Workday Championship in Florida. “I just hope he can get out of the hospital after recovery and he can still play with his kids and have a normal life.”

The single-car crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable on the golf course with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the most recognizable sports figures in the world, and at 45 with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.

He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs, and he returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.

No charges were filed, and police said there was no evidence he was impaired.

Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Discovery-owned GOLFTV for Woods to give playing tips to celebrities. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart at Rolling Hills Country Club with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;to his Instagram account.

Woods was headed to Rolling Hills on Tuesday when the accident happened.

Thoughts and prayers have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both of them, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 after perhaps his great triumph — the Masters after he had gone through four back surgeries.

The news put a damper on the World Golf Championship in Florida, where Woods was eligible to play if healthy.

“I’m sick to my stomach,” said Justin Thomas, No. 3 in the world and among the younger players whom Woods has embraced. “It hurts to see one of my closest friends get in an accident. Man, I just hope he’s all right.”

The crash happened about 7:15 a.m. as he drove his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational through the upscale suburbs. Gonzalez says he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the 45 mph zone and crashes are common.

Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”

Authorities said they checked for any odor of alcohol or other signs he was under the influence of a substance and found none. They didn’t say how fast he was driving.

This is the third time Woods has been involved in a car investigation. The most notorious was the early morning after Thanksgiving in 2009, when his SUV ran over a fire hydrant and hit a tree. That was the start of shocking revelations that he had been cheating on his wife with multiple women.

In May 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.

He was asked during the CBS broadcast Sunday at Riviera about recovering from his back surgery in time to play the Masters and Woods replied, “God, I hope so. I’ve got to get there first.”

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 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces perhaps his toughest recovery of all.The golf star was driving alone on a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal Los Angeles suburbs when his SUV struck a raised median, crossed into oncoming lanes and flipped several times. The crash caused “significant” injuries to Woods’ right leg, and he underwent what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.(LA County Sheriff Villanueva discussed current events for 2 minutes and then the crash involving Tiger Woods in Rancho Palos Verdes)<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment%2Fvideos%2F741778876538172%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Dr. Anish Mahajan, chief medical officer, said Woods shattered bones in his lower leg in multiple places. Some of his fractures went through the skin and were stabilized by a rod, while screws and pins were used for his ankle and foot injuries.A statement on Woods’&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake and recovering.“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was the first to arrive after a neighbor called 911.Police said there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Wednesday on a Facebook livestream that it was “purely an accident” on a downhill section of road known for crashes.Dr. Joseph Patterson, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, said injuries like Woods’ are among the most common seen in emergency rooms.Patterson didn’t treat Woods and wouldn’t comment specifically about the golfer’s injuries but said the risk of infection is extremely high for patients with fractures that break the skin.“Tissue can be exposed to bacteria, dirt and clothing. The outcomes can be a lot worse if that tissue gets infected,” Patterson said. Such open fractures can require multiple surgeries to repair.Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith suffered an open fracture to his lower leg while being tackled. He nearly lost the leg due to infection but made a remarkable recovery and played last season.The crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the world’s most recognizable sports figures, and at 45, with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs and crashed his vehicle near his Florida home. He returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.And then after four back surgeries that kept him out of golf for the better part of two years, he won the Masters in April 2019 for the fifth time, a victory that ranks among the great comebacks in the sport.Now it’s no longer a matter of when he plays again — the Masters is seven weeks away — but if he plays again.Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Woods to give golf tips to celebrities on Discovery-owned GOLFTV. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.“It was a great day,” Wade said Tuesday night on Turner Sports, where he is a studio analyst. “And I woke up today so proud to be able to post that moment for the world, like a little snippet of our moment together. And I took a nap, and I woke up to the news. So, you know, just like everybody out there, my thoughts and prayers are all to his loved ones.”They have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both presidents, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.Woods had a fifth back surgery, a microdiscectomy, on Dec. 23, just three days after he played the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, who now is 12. Woods also has a 13-year-old daughter, Samantha.Woods was driving his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational when he crashed. Gonzalez, the deputy, does traffic enforcement on the road and said he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the downhill, 45-mph zone. Crashes are common.Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. The sheriff says the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”Villanueva said Wednesday that the department hasn’t yet pulled information from the vehicle’s event data recorder, or “black box,” which would give details about speed and could be a factor.In 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.Woods hasn’t won since the Zozo Championship in Japan in fall 2019, and he’s reduced his playing schedule in recent years because of injuries. Besides his five back surgeries, he’s had four surgeries on his left knee.___LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces his toughest recovery of all.Woods was driving through a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal suburbs of Los Angeles when his SUV struck a sign, crossed over a raised median and two oncoming lanes before it toppled down an embankment, coming to a halt on its side.The airbags deployed. A sheriff’s deputy poked his head through a hole in the windshield to see Woods, still wearing his seatbelt, sitting in the driver’s seat.The crash caused “significant” injuries all down his right leg that featured rods, pins and screws during what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.Anish Mahajan, the chief medical officer, said Woods shattered tibia and fibula bones on his right leg in multiple locations. Those were stabilized by a rod in the tibia. He said a combination of screws and pins were used to stabilize additional injuries in the ankle and foot.A statement on his&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake, responsive and recovering.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/vZitnFV0YA">pic.twitter.com/vZitnFV0YA</a>&mdash; Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, the deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department who was the first on the scene after a neighbor called 911.“As if his body hasn’t endured enough,” Jon Rahm, the No. 2 player in the world, said from the Workday Championship in Florida. “I just hope he can get out of the hospital after recovery and he can still play with his kids and have a normal life.”The single-car crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable on the golf course with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the most recognizable sports figures in the world, and at 45 with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs, and he returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.And then after four back surgeries that kept him out of golf for the better part of two years, he won the Masters in April 2019 for the fifth time, a victory that ranks among the great comebacks in the sport.Now it’s no longer a matter of when he plays again — the Masters is seven weeks away — but if he plays again.No charges were filed, and police said there was no evidence he was impaired.Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Discovery-owned GOLFTV for Woods to give playing tips to celebrities. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart at Rolling Hills Country Club with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;to his Instagram account.Woods was headed to Rolling Hills on Tuesday when the accident happened.“It was a great day,” Wade said Tuesday night on Turner Sports, where he is a studio analyst. “And I woke up today so proud to be able to post that moment for the world, like a little snippet of our moment together. And I took a nap, and I woke up to the news. So, you know, just like everybody out there, my thoughts and prayers are all to his loved ones.”Thoughts and prayers have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both of them, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 after perhaps his great triumph — the Masters after he had gone through four back surgeries.Woods had a fifth back surgery, a microdiscectomy, on Dec. 23, just three days after he played the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, who now is 12. Woods also has a 13-year-old daughter, Samantha.The news put a damper on the World Golf Championship in Florida, where Woods was eligible to play if healthy.“I’m sick to my stomach,” said Justin Thomas, No. 3 in the world and among the younger players whom Woods has embraced. “It hurts to see one of my closest friends get in an accident. Man, I just hope he’s all right.”The crash happened about 7:15 a.m. as he drove his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational through the upscale suburbs. Gonzalez says he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the 45 mph zone and crashes are common.Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”Authorities said they checked for any odor of alcohol or other signs he was under the influence of a substance and found none. They didn’t say how fast he was driving.This is the third time Woods has been involved in a car investigation. The most notorious was the early morning after Thanksgiving in 2009, when his SUV ran over a fire hydrant and hit a tree. That was the start of shocking revelations that he had been cheating on his wife with multiple women.In May 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.Woods hasn’t won since the Zozo Championship in Japan in fall 2019, and he’s reduced his playing schedule in recent years because of injuries. Besides his five back surgeries, he’s had four surgeries on his left knee.He was asked during the CBS broadcast Sunday at Riviera about recovering from his back surgery in time to play the Masters and Woods replied, “God, I hope so. I’ve got to get there first.”___

🎥  Lucky to be alive, Tiger Woods faces difficult recovery

WASHINGTON&nbsp; (AP)—The latest federal bill related to college sports would allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, loosen restrictions around transfers and permit players to return to school after entering a professional league’s draft.

The proposed legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., also would require the wealthiest athletic programs to increase spending on long-term medical care for athletes.

“The Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act would create a national standard of guidelines to make certain student athletes can benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness without hurting their eligibility to compete as a student athlete,” Moran said in a statement.

The bill is the fourth to emerge from the Senate since December and second from a Republican. Most recently, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., introduced a bill narrowly focused on giving college athletes the right to earn money off their names, images and likenesses.

In December, Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the College Athlete Bill of Rights, a sweeping proposal that could undercut the NCAA’s ability to govern college sports if passed.

That came after Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., announced he was sponsoring a bill that opened the door for athletes to be compensated for endorsement and sponsorship deals but largely protected the NCAA’s ability to set its own rules.

Moran’s bill lands somewhere in between the College Athlete Bill of Rights and Wicker’s: broader in scope than the Republican’s, but not potentially disruptive to the status quo in college athletics as the Democrats’.

It would create an independent body to oversee NIL regulations and permit athletes to have agents and give athletes a lifetime undergraduate scholarship.

Moran’s proposal would also make it possible for athletes to enter professional drafts and not lose their college eligibility — as is currently the case — and push schools to cover medical expenses athletes incur after their college careers because of injuries suffered during college competition.

The NCAA was expected to pass new NIL rules in January, but that was put on hold after scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice.

The NCAA is looking for help from Congress in the form of a federal NIL law that would usurp myriad potential state laws working their way through legislatures around the country. Florida’s NIL law is scheduled to go into effect on July 1.

WASHINGTON&nbsp; (AP)—The latest federal bill related to college sports would allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, loosen restrictions around transfers and permit players to return to school after entering a professional league’s draft.The proposed legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., also would require the wealthiest athletic programs to increase spending on long-term medical care for athletes.“The Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act would create a national standard of guidelines to make certain student athletes can benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness without hurting their eligibility to compete as a student athlete,” Moran said in a statement.The bill is the fourth to emerge from the Senate since December and second from a Republican. Most recently, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., introduced a bill narrowly focused on giving college athletes the right to earn money off their names, images and likenesses.In December, Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the College Athlete Bill of Rights, a sweeping proposal that could undercut the NCAA’s ability to govern college sports if passed.That came after Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., announced he was sponsoring a bill that opened the door for athletes to be compensated for endorsement and sponsorship deals but largely protected the NCAA’s ability to set its own rules.Moran’s bill lands somewhere in between the College Athlete Bill of Rights and Wicker’s: broader in scope than the Republican’s, but not potentially disruptive to the status quo in college athletics as the Democrats’.It would create an independent body to oversee NIL regulations and permit athletes to have agents and give athletes a lifetime undergraduate scholarship.Moran’s proposal would also make it possible for athletes to enter professional drafts and not lose their college eligibility — as is currently the case — and push schools to cover medical expenses athletes incur after their college careers because of injuries suffered during college competition.The NCAA was expected to pass new NIL rules in January, but that was put on hold after scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice.The NCAA is looking for help from Congress in the form of a federal NIL law that would usurp myriad potential state laws working their way through legislatures around the country. Florida’s NIL law is scheduled to go into effect on July 1.

Moran proposal allows college athletes to profit off their name, image 

Release from Hutch CC Sports Information

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Following a tremendous weekend at the Blue Dragon Classic, the Hutchinson Community College volleyball team made it a clean sweep of Jayhawk Conference Division I Player of the Week honors, which were announced on Wednesday.

Sophomore outside hitter Jenna Thorne was named the league’s Player of the Week. For the second-straight week, sophomore Chloe Price was named the league’s Setter of the Week. Freshman middle Kristina Head was the Jayhawk’s Defensive Player of the Week.

Thorne, a sophomore from Karitane, New Zealand, hit .269 and led the Blue Dragons to a 4-0 week. Thorne had double-doubles in Blue Dragon Classic wins over Indian Hills (four sets) and Mineral Area (five sets). Against Mineral Area, Thorne was held to just four kills over the first three sets, but came to life with eight kills combined in the fourth and fifth sets to lead the Blue Dragon comeback. She had 20 kills on .240 hitting against Indian Hills.

Price posted two double-doubles in two of the biggest non-conference wins this season at the Blue Dragon Classic and she led the Blue Dragons to a 4-0 week. The sophomore from Siloam Springs, Arkansas, averaged 9.00 set assists per set and had a .353 conversion percentage as the Blue Dragons defeated Butler, Central Nebraska, Indian Hills and Mineral Area last week. She also averaged 0.81 kills, 2.31 digs, 0.56 blocks and 0.38 service aces.

Price had a double-double of 32 assists and 12 digs in a four-set Blue Dragon Classic win over Indian Hills. She then put together 43 assists and 13 digs in a come-from-behind five-set win over Mineral Area.

Head, a freshman from Lyons, Kansas, came up big in a 4-0 week for the Blue Dragons. She averaged 1.38 blocks per set and 1.31 digs per set. Head had 22 total blocks (4 solo, 17 block assists) with a career-high seven in a Jayhawk West victory over Butler. She had five blocks and a career-high 11 digs to go with seven kills and two ace serves in a five-set Blue Dragon victory over Mineral Area at the Blue Dragon Classic.

Head is the third different Blue Dragon this season to earn Defensive Player of the Week honors.

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 </figure>Release from Hutch CC Sports InformationHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Following a tremendous weekend at the Blue Dragon Classic, the Hutchinson Community College volleyball team made it a clean sweep of Jayhawk Conference Division I Player of the Week honors, which were announced on Wednesday.Sophomore outside hitter Jenna Thorne was named the league’s Player of the Week. For the second-straight week, sophomore Chloe Price was named the league’s Setter of the Week. Freshman middle Kristina Head was the Jayhawk’s Defensive Player of the Week.Thorne, a sophomore from Karitane, New Zealand, hit .269 and led the Blue Dragons to a 4-0 week. Thorne had double-doubles in Blue Dragon Classic wins over Indian Hills (four sets) and Mineral Area (five sets). Against Mineral Area, Thorne was held to just four kills over the first three sets, but came to life with eight kills combined in the fourth and fifth sets to lead the Blue Dragon comeback. She had 20 kills on .240 hitting against Indian Hills.Price posted two double-doubles in two of the biggest non-conference wins this season at the Blue Dragon Classic and she led the Blue Dragons to a 4-0 week. The sophomore from Siloam Springs, Arkansas, averaged 9.00 set assists per set and had a .353 conversion percentage as the Blue Dragons defeated Butler, Central Nebraska, Indian Hills and Mineral Area last week. She also averaged 0.81 kills, 2.31 digs, 0.56 blocks and 0.38 service aces.Price had a double-double of 32 assists and 12 digs in a four-set Blue Dragon Classic win over Indian Hills. She then put together 43 assists and 13 digs in a come-from-behind five-set win over Mineral Area.Head, a freshman from Lyons, Kansas, came up big in a 4-0 week for the Blue Dragons. She averaged 1.38 blocks per set and 1.31 digs per set. Head had 22 total blocks (4 solo, 17 block assists) with a career-high seven in a Jayhawk West victory over Butler. She had five blocks and a career-high 11 digs to go with seven kills and two ace serves in a five-set Blue Dragon victory over Mineral Area at the Blue Dragon Classic.Head is the third different Blue Dragon this season to earn Defensive Player of the Week honors.

HutchCC spikers sweep weekly awards

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Blue Dragon sophomore forward Matt Mayers was named the Jayhawk Conference Men’s Division I Basketball Player of the Week for the third time on Wednesday.

In Hutchinson’s only action last week, the former from Hastings-On-Hudson, New York, had a career night, albeit in a 113-99 loss on the road at No. 23 Cowley.

Mayers had career highs of 44 points and 16 rebounds against Cowley. The 44 points is the fourth-highest single-game title by a Blue Dragon in team history. Mayers became just the eighth Blue Dragon in program history to score 40 or more points in a game and was the first since J.J. Rhymes’ 41-point outing at Butler in 2017.

Mayers’ shot 15 of 20 from the field. His 15 field goals are a single-game Blue Dragon record. Mayers was 14 of 14 from the free-throw line, which tied for the sixth-most free throws in single-game history. Along with his career-high 16 rebounds – which are tied for the 11th most in Hutchinson single-game history, Mayers posted his fourth career double-double of the season.

Mayers has won the conference honor now in back-to-back weeks and was the Week 1 winner as well. Last week Mayers was also the NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Player of the Week.

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 </figure>Release from Hutch CC Sports InformationHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Blue Dragon sophomore forward Matt Mayers was named the Jayhawk Conference Men’s Division I Basketball Player of the Week for the third time on Wednesday.In Hutchinson’s only action last week, the former from Hastings-On-Hudson, New York, had a career night, albeit in a 113-99 loss on the road at No. 23 Cowley.Mayers had career highs of 44 points and 16 rebounds against Cowley. The 44 points is the fourth-highest single-game title by a Blue Dragon in team history. Mayers became just the eighth Blue Dragon in program history to score 40 or more points in a game and was the first since J.J. Rhymes’ 41-point outing at Butler in 2017.Mayers’ shot 15 of 20 from the field. His 15 field goals are a single-game Blue Dragon record. Mayers was 14 of 14 from the free-throw line, which tied for the sixth-most free throws in single-game history. Along with his career-high 16 rebounds – which are tied for the 11th most in Hutchinson single-game history, Mayers posted his fourth career double-double of the season.Mayers has won the conference honor now in back-to-back weeks and was the Week 1 winner as well. Last week Mayers was also the NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Player of the Week.

HutchCC's Matt Mayers named Jayhawk Conference Player of the Week

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The Big 12 Conference has announced that a limited number of tickets will be made available for the 2021 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship, scheduled for March 10-13 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Each ticket includes all five (5) sessions for the 2021 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 26 at Noon CT&nbsp;online only at T-MobileCenter.com.

Seating capacity for the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship will be reduced in accordance with guidelines from local public health officials including utilizing a Pod Seating structure. As an additional precaution, masks are required for guests at all times, except when actively eating or drinking in their seats, unless otherwise exempted by law. Pods are available in groups of 1-8 and will be physically distanced from one another. Pods must be purchased in their entirety and may not be divided. All pods are subject to availability and limit 1 pod (maximum 8 tickets) per guest. A complete list of venue safety and wellness protocols may be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.t-2Dmobilecenter.com_arena-5Finfo_covid-2D19&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=1CbAbpu-EFnfhZGmescCV_fiicJIdaJNVzKbnNZY07E&amp;m=aSQxrpmvOBcsiE-GSazX3mQO1J3Oky77NTY5crSNhnI&amp;s=l2hhPpzQ5BrUgD9dRHjILdXJ6dLB7U8o19-WacRMvPw&amp;e=" target="_blank">https://www.t-mobilecenter.com/arena_info/covid-19</a>.

The 2021 event marks the 20th time that Kansas City will host the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship —more than any other city.

Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship Schedule

Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 5:30 p.m.

Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner, 8:30 p.m.

Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner, 5:00 p.m.

The Big 12 Conference has announced that a limited number of tickets will be made available for the 2021 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship, scheduled for March 10-13 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.Each ticket includes all five (5) sessions for the 2021 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 26 at Noon CT&nbsp;online only at T-MobileCenter.com.Seating capacity for the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship will be reduced in accordance with guidelines from local public health officials including utilizing a Pod Seating structure. As an additional precaution, masks are required for guests at all times, except when actively eating or drinking in their seats, unless otherwise exempted by law. Pods are available in groups of 1-8 and will be physically distanced from one another. Pods must be purchased in their entirety and may not be divided. All pods are subject to availability and limit 1 pod (maximum 8 tickets) per guest. A complete list of venue safety and wellness protocols may be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.t-2Dmobilecenter.com_arena-5Finfo_covid-2D19&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=1CbAbpu-EFnfhZGmescCV_fiicJIdaJNVzKbnNZY07E&amp;m=aSQxrpmvOBcsiE-GSazX3mQO1J3Oky77NTY5crSNhnI&amp;s=l2hhPpzQ5BrUgD9dRHjILdXJ6dLB7U8o19-WacRMvPw&amp;e=" target="_blank">https://www.t-mobilecenter.com/arena_info/covid-19</a>.The 2021 event marks the 20th time that Kansas City will host the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship —more than any other city.Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship ScheduleWednesday, March 10No. 8 Seed vs. No. 9 Seed, 5:30 p.m.No. 7 Seed vs. No. 10 Seed, 8:30 p.m.Thursday, March 11No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed, 10:30 a.m.No. 1 Seed vs. Game 1 Winner, 1:30 p.m.No. 2 Seed vs. Game 2 Winner, 5:30 p.m.No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed , 8:30 p.m.Friday, March 12Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 5:30 p.m.Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner, 8:30 p.m.Saturday, March 13Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner, 5:00 p.m.

Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship Tickets  available for sale on Friday

By STEVE CARPENTER - Hutchinson CC Sports Information

The Hutchinson Community College volleyball team served aggressively and extended their winning streak to six on Tuesday night at the Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons had a season high with 14 aces in a 3-1 Jayhawk West victory (25-13, 25-9, 18-25, 25-16) over the Colby Trojans at the Sports Arena.

Hutchinson improved to 12-5 overall and 5-2 in the Jayhawk West. The Blue Dragons play host to Garden City on Thursday and will be at Seward County on Sunday. Colby falls to 4-3 and 2-2 in the KJCCC.

Hutchinson's previous high for service aces was 13, done twice against Trinidad State and Dodge City. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/price_chloe_rbgs">Chloe Price</a>&nbsp;tied a career high with five aces. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/reeder_shelby_zpe9">Shelby Reeder</a>&nbsp;had three aces. Freshmen&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/briggs_shadee_xm04">Shadee Briggs</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/head_kristina_5dlc">Kristina Head</a>&nbsp;had two aces each. Hutchinson had six kills in the second set and seven in the fourth set.

Offensively, Price set a balanced match with four Blue Dragons having eight or more kills in the match. Price finished with 38 assists.

Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/thorne_jenna_xncq">Jenna Thorne</a>&nbsp;led all players with 16 kills. She added five digs and three block assists to lead the Blue Dragons.

Head finished with nine kills while Briggs and freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/murrell_shelby_tlgr">Shelby Murrell</a>&nbsp;had eight kills each. Murrell added five blocks, including a solo stuff for the Blue Dragons.

Freshman libero&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/reeder_shelby_zpe9">Shelby Reeder</a>&nbsp;had 18 digs and Briggs had nine digs.

Claire Choloux had seven kills and Macarena Ruiz had six kills to lead the Trojans.

A Thorne-Head double block gave the Blue Dragons a 12-6 lead in the opening set, but Colby ripped off five-straight to pull within 12-11. Head and a kill and an ace and Murell added a solo block to stretch the lead to 15-11. That started a 13-2 Blue Dragon run that was closed out by a&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/larson_taegan_9xc6">Taegen Larsen</a>&nbsp;kill.

The Blue Dragons held an opponent to single digits in a set for the six time this season. The Blue Dragons held Colby to four kills in the set second. Leading 7-4, Reeder had two aces in a six-point service run that increased the Hutchison lead to 13-4. Leading 18-8 owned seven of the final eight rallies off the set, getting a Thorne kill on set point for a 2-1 lead.

Leading the Blue Dragons 4-3 in the third, Colby had its longest scoring run of the match, scoring five in a row to lead 9-3 after a Kasandra Lerma kill. Neither team had more than a two-point run for the remainder of the set. A Thorne kill cut the Colby lead to 16-13, but the Trojans took charge of the set again with four unanswered points to lead 20-13.

The fourth set was tied at 7-all after an Olivia Navarro ace. Leading 9-8, the Blue Dragons took charge of the set with a 9-2 run. Two Briggs aces, another from Reeder and a pair of Thorne kills opened up an 18-11 lead. Then leading 21-17, the Blue Dragons finished off the set with the final four points of the match. The match ended on a service ace – Hutchinson's 14th of the match – by&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/nelson_kersti_b4a9">Kersti Nelson</a>.

By STEVE CARPENTER - Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College volleyball team served aggressively and extended their winning streak to six on Tuesday night at the Sports Arena.The Blue Dragons had a season high with 14 aces in a 3-1 Jayhawk West victory (25-13, 25-9, 18-25, 25-16) over the Colby Trojans at the Sports Arena.Hutchinson improved to 12-5 overall and 5-2 in the Jayhawk West. The Blue Dragons play host to Garden City on Thursday and will be at Seward County on Sunday. Colby falls to 4-3 and 2-2 in the KJCCC.Hutchinson's previous high for service aces was 13, done twice against Trinidad State and Dodge City. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/price_chloe_rbgs">Chloe Price</a>&nbsp;tied a career high with five aces. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/reeder_shelby_zpe9">Shelby Reeder</a>&nbsp;had three aces. Freshmen&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/briggs_shadee_xm04">Shadee Briggs</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/head_kristina_5dlc">Kristina Head</a>&nbsp;had two aces each. Hutchinson had six kills in the second set and seven in the fourth set.Offensively, Price set a balanced match with four Blue Dragons having eight or more kills in the match. Price finished with 38 assists.Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/thorne_jenna_xncq">Jenna Thorne</a>&nbsp;led all players with 16 kills. She added five digs and three block assists to lead the Blue Dragons.Head finished with nine kills while Briggs and freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/murrell_shelby_tlgr">Shelby Murrell</a>&nbsp;had eight kills each. Murrell added five blocks, including a solo stuff for the Blue Dragons.Freshman libero&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/reeder_shelby_zpe9">Shelby Reeder</a>&nbsp;had 18 digs and Briggs had nine digs.Claire Choloux had seven kills and Macarena Ruiz had six kills to lead the Trojans.A Thorne-Head double block gave the Blue Dragons a 12-6 lead in the opening set, but Colby ripped off five-straight to pull within 12-11. Head and a kill and an ace and Murell added a solo block to stretch the lead to 15-11. That started a 13-2 Blue Dragon run that was closed out by a&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/larson_taegan_9xc6">Taegen Larsen</a>&nbsp;kill.The Blue Dragons held an opponent to single digits in a set for the six time this season. The Blue Dragons held Colby to four kills in the set second. Leading 7-4, Reeder had two aces in a six-point service run that increased the Hutchison lead to 13-4. Leading 18-8 owned seven of the final eight rallies off the set, getting a Thorne kill on set point for a 2-1 lead.Leading the Blue Dragons 4-3 in the third, Colby had its longest scoring run of the match, scoring five in a row to lead 9-3 after a Kasandra Lerma kill. Neither team had more than a two-point run for the remainder of the set. A Thorne kill cut the Colby lead to 16-13, but the Trojans took charge of the set again with four unanswered points to lead 20-13.The fourth set was tied at 7-all after an Olivia Navarro ace. Leading 9-8, the Blue Dragons took charge of the set with a 9-2 run. Two Briggs aces, another from Reeder and a pair of Thorne kills opened up an 18-11 lead. Then leading 21-17, the Blue Dragons finished off the set with the final four points of the match. The match ended on a service ace – Hutchinson's 14th of the match – by&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2020-21/bios/nelson_kersti_b4a9">Kersti Nelson</a>.

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