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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kyrell Shaw delivered 26 points and Chudier Dorar provided a steady interior presence with a career-high 20 more as Hutchinson Community College earned a 75-62 win over Cloud County on Saturday, sending the Blue Dragons into the break with back-to-back victories.

Hutchinson improved to 9-5 overall and 4-4 in Jayhawk Conference play after controlling long stretches on both ends, building an early cushion and then leaning on defense and rim pressure to keep the T-Birds at arm’s length.

The Blue Dragons led 38-29 at halftime after turning a tight start into separation with a flurry of 3s and transition baskets. Shaw buried three triples in a span of about six minutes in the first half, and Hutchinson’s second-unit spark came quickly when Dorar checked in and threw down back-to-back dunks off feeds from Shaw and Kordell Williams.

Hutchinson opened the second half with the same edge, scoring on its first two possessions and pushing the margin to 43-29 on Shaw’s 3-pointer. The lead grew to 17 at 46-31 after Bobby Cannon hit a 3, and Hutchinson repeatedly answered when Cloud County tried to chip away, including a sequence late in the half when the T-Birds pulled within 64-54 before Shaw converted a layup and Hutchinson closed at the line.

Lolo Rudolph finished with nine points and 10 assists for Hutchinson, while Anthony Alston added 12 points and Dorar went 9 of 10 from the field. Hutchinson shot 51.7% overall (31 of 60) and finished with 26 assists on 31 made baskets.

Cloud County was held to a season-low in total points scored in the loss. The T-Birds shot 2 of 17 from 3-point range and 38.8% shooting. Manasseh Stackhouse led the T-Birds with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and DJ Holloway scored 15.

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 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/boxscores/20251213_joy1.xml?view=boxscore">BOX SCORE</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kyrell Shaw delivered 26 points and Chudier Dorar provided a steady interior presence with a career-high 20 more as Hutchinson Community College earned a 75-62 win over Cloud County on Saturday, sending the Blue Dragons into the break with back-to-back victories.Hutchinson improved to 9-5 overall and 4-4 in Jayhawk Conference play after controlling long stretches on both ends, building an early cushion and then leaning on defense and rim pressure to keep the T-Birds at arm’s length.The Blue Dragons led 38-29 at halftime after turning a tight start into separation with a flurry of 3s and transition baskets. Shaw buried three triples in a span of about six minutes in the first half, and Hutchinson’s second-unit spark came quickly when Dorar checked in and threw down back-to-back dunks off feeds from Shaw and Kordell Williams.Hutchinson opened the second half with the same edge, scoring on its first two possessions and pushing the margin to 43-29 on Shaw’s 3-pointer. The lead grew to 17 at 46-31 after Bobby Cannon hit a 3, and Hutchinson repeatedly answered when Cloud County tried to chip away, including a sequence late in the half when the T-Birds pulled within 64-54 before Shaw converted a layup and Hutchinson closed at the line.Lolo Rudolph finished with nine points and 10 assists for Hutchinson, while Anthony Alston added 12 points and Dorar went 9 of 10 from the field. Hutchinson shot 51.7% overall (31 of 60) and finished with 26 assists on 31 made baskets.Cloud County was held to a season-low in total points scored in the loss. The T-Birds shot 2 of 17 from 3-point range and 38.8% shooting. Manasseh Stackhouse led the T-Birds with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and DJ Holloway scored 15.

🏀 Shaw, Dorar lift Hutchinson men past Cloud County going into break

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — No. 18 Hutchinson Community College closed out the pre-Christmas portion of its schedule with a 77-67 win over Cloud County on Saturday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons will enter 2026 with a 11-3 record, 6-2 in Jayhawk Conference play.&nbsp;

Katie Duncan scored a game-high 20 points and Whitney Brown added 16 to lead the Blue Dragons, who held a two-possession edge most of the afternoon and used a strong third quarter to create separation.

Hutchinson led 38-29 at halftime and pushed the margin to 60-48 after three quarters. Cloud County made a late push in the fourth, trimming the deficit to 65-62 on a Sofija Todorovic 3-pointer with 5:30 left, but the Blue Dragons answered with timely baskets and free throws down the stretch to keep control.

Delora Pricop finished with 14 points off the bench for Hutchinson, while KaMyra Barber posted 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Brown totaled seven assists and Duncan had four assists as Hutchinson finished with 23 assists on 30 made field goals.

Shea Wurtz led Cloud County with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Amanda Makela scored 14 points and Todorovic added 13 for the T-Birds.

The Blue Dragons are off until January 3, 2026 when they travel to Colby to face the Trojans.

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 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/boxscores/20251213_lp0u.xml">BOX SCORE</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — No. 18 Hutchinson Community College closed out the pre-Christmas portion of its schedule with a 77-67 win over Cloud County on Saturday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The Blue Dragons will enter 2026 with a 11-3 record, 6-2 in Jayhawk Conference play.&nbsp;Katie Duncan scored a game-high 20 points and Whitney Brown added 16 to lead the Blue Dragons, who held a two-possession edge most of the afternoon and used a strong third quarter to create separation.Hutchinson led 38-29 at halftime and pushed the margin to 60-48 after three quarters. Cloud County made a late push in the fourth, trimming the deficit to 65-62 on a Sofija Todorovic 3-pointer with 5:30 left, but the Blue Dragons answered with timely baskets and free throws down the stretch to keep control.Delora Pricop finished with 14 points off the bench for Hutchinson, while KaMyra Barber posted 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Brown totaled seven assists and Duncan had four assists as Hutchinson finished with 23 assists on 30 made field goals.Shea Wurtz led Cloud County with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Amanda Makela scored 14 points and Todorovic added 13 for the T-Birds.The Blue Dragons are off until January 3, 2026 when they travel to Colby to face the Trojans.

🏀 Duncan's 20 points leads Blue Dragon women into Christmas break with a win

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. had career highs of 36 points and nine made 3-pointers to help&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">No. 19</a>&nbsp;Kansas edge N.C. State 77-76 in overtime on Saturday.

Council had made just 5 of 27 3s coming into the game, but took advantage of open looks early then largely carried the Jayhawks (8-3) down the stretch — including scoring Kansas' last 13 points of regulation and feeding Flory Bidunga's go-ahead dunk with 51.9 seconds left in the OT.

N.C. State (7-4) had one final possession to win it, inbounding from near halfcourt with 1.0 seconds left. But Darrion Williams' fading 3 on the catch missed everything to end this one.

Kansas freshman star Darryn Peterson had 17 points, five rebounds and four assists. But he abruptly checked out of a tight game with 2:15 left and didn't return, watching from the bench in an exit coming shortly after he missed seven games with a hamstring strain.

Council finished 13 of 27 from the floor and 9 of 15 from behind the arc to go with seven rebounds and four assists.

Quadir Copeland scored 19 points to lead the Wolfpack, while Williams finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Kansas: The Jayhawks return home to face Towson on Tuesday.

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 </figure>RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. had career highs of 36 points and nine made 3-pointers to help&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">No. 19</a>&nbsp;Kansas edge N.C. State 77-76 in overtime on Saturday.Council had made just 5 of 27 3s coming into the game, but took advantage of open looks early then largely carried the Jayhawks (8-3) down the stretch — including scoring Kansas' last 13 points of regulation and feeding Flory Bidunga's go-ahead dunk with 51.9 seconds left in the OT.N.C. State (7-4) had one final possession to win it, inbounding from near halfcourt with 1.0 seconds left. But Darrion Williams' fading 3 on the catch missed everything to end this one.Kansas freshman star Darryn Peterson had 17 points, five rebounds and four assists. But he abruptly checked out of a tight game with 2:15 left and didn't return, watching from the bench in an exit coming shortly after he missed seven games with a hamstring strain.Council finished 13 of 27 from the floor and 9 of 15 from behind the arc to go with seven rebounds and four assists.Quadir Copeland scored 19 points to lead the Wolfpack, while Williams finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas: The Jayhawks return home to face Towson on Tuesday.

🏀 Melvin Council's huge day helps Kansas edge NC State in overtime

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — David Castillo scored 19 points, Abdi Bashir Jr. added 18 and Kansas State built an early double-digit lead in the second half and held off Creighton for an 83-76 victory on Saturday.

Castillo was 7-of-11 shooting and Bashir hit 6 of 12 from 3-point range. Khamari McGriff added 12 points and P.J. Haggerty scored 10 for Kansas State (7-4).

The Wildcats shot 59% (10 of 36) and hit 11 of 17 3-point shots in the first half, but after the break were just 28% (10 of 36) overall and missed 10 of 11 shots from distance.

K-State led by as many as 20 points early in the second half. About midway through the second, Creighton began a 10-1 surge to pull to 73-70 with 2:41 to play. Castillo answered with a layup and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KStateMBB/status/1999964986085679560?s=20">McGriff added a dunk</a>&nbsp;to help the Wildcats pull away.

Josh Dix scored and Isaac Traudt scored 18 points apiece to lead Creighton (5-5). Austin Swartz chipped in with 12 points.

K-State closed the first half on a 23-8 run for a 51-33 halftime lead. Bashir scored 15 points on five 3-pointers to pace the Wildcats

It was the 10th meeting for K-State in Omaha but the first since an 88-78 win on Dec. 5, 1987. The teams last met in the 2018 NCAA Tournament when the Wildcats earned a 69-59 win in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Creighton plays Xavier in a Big East Conference opener on Wednesday.

Kansas State hosts South Dakota on Saturday.

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 </figure>OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — David Castillo scored 19 points, Abdi Bashir Jr. added 18 and Kansas State built an early double-digit lead in the second half and held off Creighton for an 83-76 victory on Saturday.Castillo was 7-of-11 shooting and Bashir hit 6 of 12 from 3-point range. Khamari McGriff added 12 points and P.J. Haggerty scored 10 for Kansas State (7-4).The Wildcats shot 59% (10 of 36) and hit 11 of 17 3-point shots in the first half, but after the break were just 28% (10 of 36) overall and missed 10 of 11 shots from distance.K-State led by as many as 20 points early in the second half. About midway through the second, Creighton began a 10-1 surge to pull to 73-70 with 2:41 to play. Castillo answered with a layup and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KStateMBB/status/1999964986085679560?s=20">McGriff added a dunk</a>&nbsp;to help the Wildcats pull away.Josh Dix scored and Isaac Traudt scored 18 points apiece to lead Creighton (5-5). Austin Swartz chipped in with 12 points.K-State closed the first half on a 23-8 run for a 51-33 halftime lead. Bashir scored 15 points on five 3-pointers to pace the WildcatsIt was the 10th meeting for K-State in Omaha but the first since an 88-78 win on Dec. 5, 1987. The teams last met in the 2018 NCAA Tournament when the Wildcats earned a 69-59 win in Charlotte, North Carolina.<h2>Up next</h2>Creighton plays Xavier in a Big East Conference opener on Wednesday.Kansas State hosts South Dakota on Saturday.

🏀 Castillo and Bashir help Kansas State hold off Creighton 

Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 1:45 p.m. Tipoff: 2 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato

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Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 3:45 p.m. Tipoff: 4 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato

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 </figure><h2>No. 18 HutchCC women vs. Cloud County</h2>Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 1:45 p.m. Tipoff: 2 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a><h2>HutchCC men vs. Cloud County</h2>Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 3:45 p.m. Tipoff: 4 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a>

🎧🏀 LISTEN LIVE: HutchCC vs. Cloud County

Coming off its most complete game of the season on Wednesday, the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team looks to continue that trend heading into the Christmas break.

The Blue Dragons (8-5, 3-4 KJCCC) will close the pre-Christmas schedule at 4 p.m. on Saturday in the Hutchinson Sports Arena against the Cloud County Thunderbirds (6-6, 1-5 KJCCC).

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 3:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed exclusively on the Blue Dragon Sports Network at 3:45 p.m.

After Saturday's contest, the Blue Dragons won't return to action until Saturday, January 3 at Colby and won't return to the Sports Arena until January 7 against Coffeyville.

Hutchinson enters play on Saturday after an impressive 82-66 victory at No. 21 Dodge City on Wednesday.

Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/shaw_kyrell_v507">Kyrell Shaw</a>&nbsp;posted his second career double-double with a game-high 20 points and career-high 11 assists. The Dragons shot 48,4 percent, including 54.8 percent in a 47-36 second half against Dodge City.

The Blue Dragon defense has kicked into higher gear over the last four games. After allowing 80-plus points in the three previous games, the Dragons have allowed only 60.2 points over the last four games, holding all four opponents under 70 points.

The last time the Blue Dragons did that was early in the 2019-20 season where Hutchinson held Midland, Murray State, Labette and NEO to a combined 60.5 points per game.

Cloud County comes into Saturday's game on a five-game losing streak, but the largest margin of defeat in any of those games was six points, 95-89 at Cowley on November 25.

The Thunderbirds led No. 21 Coffeyville by 10 points, but wound up dropping a 72-68 decision to the Red Ravens on Wednesday in Concordia. The Thunderbirds had a 68-61 lead with 3:06 remaining, but couldn't hold off the Ravens.

The Blue Dragon defense will get another strong test with Cloud County, which ranks No. 4 in the KJCCC in scoring at 88.3 points per game. They are sixth in overall shooting at 45.3 percent and are the Jayhawk's top rebounding team with 45.3 total boards, 17.1 offensive rebounds and a rebounding margin of plus-17.1.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765638184427.jpeg" alt="Anthony Alston and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team play host to Cloud County at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sports Arena. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Anthony Alston and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team play host to Cloud County at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sports Arena. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationComing off its most complete game of the season on Wednesday, the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team looks to continue that trend heading into the Christmas break.The Blue Dragons (8-5, 3-4 KJCCC) will close the pre-Christmas schedule at 4 p.m. on Saturday in the Hutchinson Sports Arena against the Cloud County Thunderbirds (6-6, 1-5 KJCCC).The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 3:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed exclusively on the Blue Dragon Sports Network at 3:45 p.m.<div>BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL Hutchinson (8-5, 3-4) vs. Cloud County (6-6, 1-5) When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Time: 4:00 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 3:45 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Dan Naccarato (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=3324692">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 3:45 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/files/Game_14_men_-_Cloud_County.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a></div>After Saturday's contest, the Blue Dragons won't return to action until Saturday, January 3 at Colby and won't return to the Sports Arena until January 7 against Coffeyville.Hutchinson enters play on Saturday after an impressive 82-66 victory at No. 21 Dodge City on Wednesday.Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/shaw_kyrell_v507">Kyrell Shaw</a>&nbsp;posted his second career double-double with a game-high 20 points and career-high 11 assists. The Dragons shot 48,4 percent, including 54.8 percent in a 47-36 second half against Dodge City.The Blue Dragon defense has kicked into higher gear over the last four games. After allowing 80-plus points in the three previous games, the Dragons have allowed only 60.2 points over the last four games, holding all four opponents under 70 points.The last time the Blue Dragons did that was early in the 2019-20 season where Hutchinson held Midland, Murray State, Labette and NEO to a combined 60.5 points per game.Cloud County comes into Saturday's game on a five-game losing streak, but the largest margin of defeat in any of those games was six points, 95-89 at Cowley on November 25.The Thunderbirds led No. 21 Coffeyville by 10 points, but wound up dropping a 72-68 decision to the Red Ravens on Wednesday in Concordia. The Thunderbirds had a 68-61 lead with 3:06 remaining, but couldn't hold off the Ravens.The Blue Dragon defense will get another strong test with Cloud County, which ranks No. 4 in the KJCCC in scoring at 88.3 points per game. They are sixth in overall shooting at 45.3 percent and are the Jayhawk's top rebounding team with 45.3 total boards, 17.1 offensive rebounds and a rebounding margin of plus-17.1.

🏀 Blue Dragons aim for strong close to pre-Christmas schedule

Over the 19-year career of Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team John Ontjes, his teams have won 91.7 percent of the time following a loss in the game before.

The No. 18-ranked Blue Dragons (10-3, 5-2 KJCCC) face that exact scenario Saturday when the Cloud County Thunderbirds (5-6, 1-5 KJCCC) come to the Sports Arena for a 2 p.m. tipoff to close out the pre-Christmas schedule.

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 1:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed exclusively on the Blue Dragon Sports Network at 1:45 p.m.

Hutchinson enters play on Saturday coming off its worst loss of the season, a 79-57 decision on Wednesday at No. 1 Dodge City. The Conquistadors stung the Blue Dragons early with six first-quarter 3-point goals in opening a 29-18 lead after 10 minutes. Dodge City hit 11 3-pointers in the game.

The Blue Dragons are 66-6 in games following losses in the Ontjes era, 2-0 in those scenarios this season.

Hutchinson catches a Cloud County team coming off the high of defeating a nationally ranked opponent already this week. The Thunderbirds snapped a five-game KJCCC losing streak with a 76-68 victory over No. 25 Coffeyville on Wednesday in Concordia.

Camia Muldrow had a game-high 28 points, going 14 of 14 from the free-throw line to lead the Thunderbirds. Cloud County shot 42.6 percent overall, hit eight 3-pointers and went 22 of 26 from the foul line. The T-Birds held Coffeyville to 36.8 percent from the floor.

Cloud County is already 2-0 in the Sports Arena this season. The Thunderbirds beat Neosho County (97-71) and NEO (95-74) in the BSN Sports Tipoff Classic at on Nov 7-8 in Hutchinson.

The Blue Dragon defense faced Dodge City's top-scoring offense on Wednesday. The Dragons face the No. 2 offense in the league on Saturday. Cloud averages 78.5 points per game while shooting 41.9 percent and a conference-best 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. Cloud County averages 21.1 free-throw attempts per game.

The Jayhawk Conference's two winningest coaches will once again battle. Cloud's Brett Erkenbrack has 694 KJCCC wins and 762 Region 6 wins. Ontjes has 511 KJCCC wins. Ontjes is 30-8 all-time vs. Cloud County. Erkenbrack is 22-43 all-time vs. Hutchinson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765638077143.jpeg" alt="KaMyra Barber and the No. 18 Blue Dragon women's basketball team play Cloud County at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sports Arena. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>KaMyra Barber and the No. 18 Blue Dragon women's basketball team play Cloud County at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sports Arena. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationOver the 19-year career of Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team John Ontjes, his teams have won 91.7 percent of the time following a loss in the game before.The No. 18-ranked Blue Dragons (10-3, 5-2 KJCCC) face that exact scenario Saturday when the Cloud County Thunderbirds (5-6, 1-5 KJCCC) come to the Sports Arena for a 2 p.m. tipoff to close out the pre-Christmas schedule.The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 1:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed exclusively on the Blue Dragon Sports Network at 1:45 p.m.<div>BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 18 Hutchinson (10-3, 5-2) vs. Cloud County (5-6, 1-5) When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Time: 2:00 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 1:45 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Dan Naccarato (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=3324674">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 1:45 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/files/Game_14_Women_-_Cloud_County.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a></div>Hutchinson enters play on Saturday coming off its worst loss of the season, a 79-57 decision on Wednesday at No. 1 Dodge City. The Conquistadors stung the Blue Dragons early with six first-quarter 3-point goals in opening a 29-18 lead after 10 minutes. Dodge City hit 11 3-pointers in the game.The Blue Dragons are 66-6 in games following losses in the Ontjes era, 2-0 in those scenarios this season.Hutchinson catches a Cloud County team coming off the high of defeating a nationally ranked opponent already this week. The Thunderbirds snapped a five-game KJCCC losing streak with a 76-68 victory over No. 25 Coffeyville on Wednesday in Concordia.Camia Muldrow had a game-high 28 points, going 14 of 14 from the free-throw line to lead the Thunderbirds. Cloud County shot 42.6 percent overall, hit eight 3-pointers and went 22 of 26 from the foul line. The T-Birds held Coffeyville to 36.8 percent from the floor.Cloud County is already 2-0 in the Sports Arena this season. The Thunderbirds beat Neosho County (97-71) and NEO (95-74) in the BSN Sports Tipoff Classic at on Nov 7-8 in Hutchinson.The Blue Dragon defense faced Dodge City's top-scoring offense on Wednesday. The Dragons face the No. 2 offense in the league on Saturday. Cloud averages 78.5 points per game while shooting 41.9 percent and a conference-best 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. Cloud County averages 21.1 free-throw attempts per game.The Jayhawk Conference's two winningest coaches will once again battle. Cloud's Brett Erkenbrack has 694 KJCCC wins and 762 Region 6 wins. Ontjes has 511 KJCCC wins. Ontjes is 30-8 all-time vs. Cloud County. Erkenbrack is 22-43 all-time vs. Hutchinson.

🏀 Dragon women look to rebound Saturday vs. Thunderbirds

UTCHINSON, Kan. — The cross-county rivalry between Hutchinson and Buhler delivered a split decision Friday night at the Salthawk Activity Center, with the Hutchinson girls rolling to a convincing win before a dramatic last-second 3-pointer lifted the Buhler boys to a narrow victory.

After a brief early wobble, the Hutchinson girls seized control and never looked back in a 55-37 victory over the Crusaders.

Hutchinson trailed 9-8 midway through the first quarter before Clara Onjtes and Tenley Keaton ignited a decisive run that flipped the game. The Salthawks closed the opening period on an 11-0 surge to take a 19-9 lead and carried that momentum into halftime with a commanding 35-16 advantage.

The second half proved academic as Hutchinson continued to defend and rebound effectively while extending the margin on the offensive end.

Keaton led all scorers with 15 points, while Ava Krone added 14 points to go with numerous rebounds and steals for the 6-foot-1 senior. Buhler was paced by Nyah Sewell, who scored nine points.

The boys game delivered a far different script, ending in heartbreak for Hutchinson and jubilation for Buhler.

Hutchinson appeared in control early, building a 20-9 lead in the second quarter. Buhler answered behind Isaiah Heredia, who knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers, and Brycen McCurdy, who connected from long range to trim the deficit. The Salthawks carried a slim 26-24 lead into halftime.

The second half turned into a physical, back-and-forth battle with neither team able to create separation. Hutchinson took a 64-62 lead with 4.1 seconds remaining when Jalen Crable converted a free throw, setting the stage for one final possession.

Heredia received a pass near midcourt, found space just beyond the arc and drilled a wide-open 3-pointer as time expired, sealing a 65-64 Crusaders victory and snapping Hutchinson’s streak of wins in the series dating back to 2021.

Heredia led Buhler with 21 points, while McCurdy added 14 and Luke Holmburg finished with 13. Hutchinson was led by Lamar Govain’s 23 points, with Larry Jeremiah Jr. scoring 19 and Draydon Hippin contributing 12.

Hutchinson returns to action Tuesday by hosting Campus for its final home game before the Christmas break. Buhler travels Tuesday to face league rival McPherson.

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 </figure>UTCHINSON, Kan. — The cross-county rivalry between Hutchinson and Buhler delivered a split decision Friday night at the Salthawk Activity Center, with the Hutchinson girls rolling to a convincing win before a dramatic last-second 3-pointer lifted the Buhler boys to a narrow victory.Girls recapAfter a brief early wobble, the Hutchinson girls seized control and never looked back in a 55-37 victory over the Crusaders.Hutchinson trailed 9-8 midway through the first quarter before Clara Onjtes and Tenley Keaton ignited a decisive run that flipped the game. The Salthawks closed the opening period on an 11-0 surge to take a 19-9 lead and carried that momentum into halftime with a commanding 35-16 advantage.The second half proved academic as Hutchinson continued to defend and rebound effectively while extending the margin on the offensive end.Keaton led all scorers with 15 points, while Ava Krone added 14 points to go with numerous rebounds and steals for the 6-foot-1 senior. Buhler was paced by Nyah Sewell, who scored nine points.Boys recapThe boys game delivered a far different script, ending in heartbreak for Hutchinson and jubilation for Buhler.Hutchinson appeared in control early, building a 20-9 lead in the second quarter. Buhler answered behind Isaiah Heredia, who knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers, and Brycen McCurdy, who connected from long range to trim the deficit. The Salthawks carried a slim 26-24 lead into halftime.The second half turned into a physical, back-and-forth battle with neither team able to create separation. Hutchinson took a 64-62 lead with 4.1 seconds remaining when Jalen Crable converted a free throw, setting the stage for one final possession.Heredia received a pass near midcourt, found space just beyond the arc and drilled a wide-open 3-pointer as time expired, sealing a 65-64 Crusaders victory and snapping Hutchinson’s streak of wins in the series dating back to 2021.Heredia led Buhler with 21 points, while McCurdy added 14 and Luke Holmburg finished with 13. Hutchinson was led by Lamar Govain’s 23 points, with Larry Jeremiah Jr. scoring 19 and Draydon Hippin contributing 12.Hutchinson returns to action Tuesday by hosting Campus for its final home game before the Christmas break. Buhler travels Tuesday to face league rival McPherson.

🏀 Hutch High splits with Buhler; Crusaders hit last second trey for victory

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will be without&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-injuries-775ebe979ae3135b65a16b1d11c5cfbe">three starting offensive linemen</a>&nbsp;for the second consecutive week, along with wide receiver Marquise Brown, when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-chargers-kansas-city-chiefs-b2b6d0f2ad499bc209e0a9e7c8294937">they play the Los Angeles Chargers</a>&nbsp;on Sunday in what amounts to a must-win game for them.

The Chiefs, who put left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve last week, also are missing right tackle Jawaan Taylor to a triceps injury and right guard Trey Smith to an ankle injury. Backup left tackle Wanya Morris also is out with a knee injury.

Smith returned to practice this week and hoped to play but was not ready, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday, so instead he will run with the same group that finished last week's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-score-d31e13c1ad0ebe49c9844ee6c6a243ac">20-10 loss to the Texans</a>. That means Esa Pole at left tackle, starters Kingsley Suamataia and Creed Humphrey next to him, Mike Caliendo at right guard and Jaylon Moore at right tackle.

Reid said Brown was dealing with a personal issue and would not be available.

The reigning AFC champion Chiefs are 6-7 with four games to go. They have about a 10% chance of extending their decade-long playoff streak, depending on the metric used, and they could be eliminated with a loss Sunday coupled with the wrong results in other games.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will be without&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-injuries-775ebe979ae3135b65a16b1d11c5cfbe">three starting offensive linemen</a>&nbsp;for the second consecutive week, along with wide receiver Marquise Brown, when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-chargers-kansas-city-chiefs-b2b6d0f2ad499bc209e0a9e7c8294937">they play the Los Angeles Chargers</a>&nbsp;on Sunday in what amounts to a must-win game for them.The Chiefs, who put left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve last week, also are missing right tackle Jawaan Taylor to a triceps injury and right guard Trey Smith to an ankle injury. Backup left tackle Wanya Morris also is out with a knee injury.Smith returned to practice this week and hoped to play but was not ready, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday, so instead he will run with the same group that finished last week's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-score-d31e13c1ad0ebe49c9844ee6c6a243ac">20-10 loss to the Texans</a>. That means Esa Pole at left tackle, starters Kingsley Suamataia and Creed Humphrey next to him, Mike Caliendo at right guard and Jaylon Moore at right tackle.Reid said Brown was dealing with a personal issue and would not be available.The reigning AFC champion Chiefs are 6-7 with four games to go. They have about a 10% chance of extending their decade-long playoff streak, depending on the metric used, and they could be eliminated with a loss Sunday coupled with the wrong results in other games.

🏈 Chiefs face must-win game against Chargers without 3 starting offensive linemen, wide receiver Brown

The Royals are finalizing a five-year contract extension with infielder Maikel Garcia that includes a club option for a sixth season, according to multiple reports. The deal guarantees Garcia $57.5 million and could approach $85 million with the option and incentives.

Garcia, who turns 26 in March, had been under team control through 2029 but is now guaranteed through 2030, with Kansas City gaining control of two potential free-agent seasons. He was arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason after a breakout 2025 season.

After providing most of his value through speed and defense in 2023 and 2024, Garcia emerged as a complete player in 2025. He hit .286 with a .351 on-base percentage and .449 slugging percentage, setting career highs in home runs (16) and doubles (39) while adding 23 stolen bases and improved plate discipline.

Garcia remained an elite, versatile defender, primarily at third base, where he posted strong advanced metrics and earned a Gold Glove Award. He also saw time at second base, shortstop and center field.

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 </figure>The Royals are finalizing a five-year contract extension with infielder Maikel Garcia that includes a club option for a sixth season, according to multiple reports. The deal guarantees Garcia $57.5 million and could approach $85 million with the option and incentives.Garcia, who turns 26 in March, had been under team control through 2029 but is now guaranteed through 2030, with Kansas City gaining control of two potential free-agent seasons. He was arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason after a breakout 2025 season.After providing most of his value through speed and defense in 2023 and 2024, Garcia emerged as a complete player in 2025. He hit .286 with a .351 on-base percentage and .449 slugging percentage, setting career highs in home runs (16) and doubles (39) while adding 23 stolen bases and improved plate discipline.Garcia remained an elite, versatile defender, primarily at third base, where he posted strong advanced metrics and earned a Gold Glove Award. He also saw time at second base, shortstop and center field.

⚾ Royals sign Garcia to five-year extension, per sources

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 </figure><div>TOPEKA, Kan. - Five individuals have been selected for induction into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Awards will be presented during the 2026 season in conjunction with a KSHSAA-sponsored state function/championship, or locally at the inductee's request. The time and location of each induction ceremony will be announced at a later date at www.kshsaa.org. &nbsp; The Class of 2026 Hall of Fame inductees include: &nbsp; Richard Bechard, Lenexa - Administrator In 2021, Richard Bechard became the first Kansan in history to earn the Certified Master Athletic Administrator designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). The NIAAA later inducted Bechard into its hall of fame in 2023. Bechard&rsquo;s athletic director career began at Stockton High School in 1986 before taking the same role at Holton HS in 1990. Richard oversaw the athletic programs for the Wildcats for 16 years. During that time he was named the District 2 Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association (KIAAA) Athletic Director of the Year twice and the KIAAA Athletic Director of the Year in 2003. Bechard served on the KIAAA Board of Directors from 1994-2013. In 2004, he was given the NIAAA State Award of Merit. Bechard&rsquo;s next stop came in Overland Park where he held the Blue Valley District Athletic Director position from 2006-2014. The NIAAA continued to recognize Bechard's commitment to leadership in 2015 by awarding him the NIAAA Award of Merit - the organization&rsquo;s highest honor.&nbsp; &nbsp; Mike Bradley, Wetmore - Student Mike Bradley was a three-sport standout at Wetmore High School. Just looking at his senior year in 1979, Bradley was an All-State Football selection, Kansas Player of the Year (now Gatorade Player of the Year) in basketball and set the 100, 200 and 400 meter records at the 1A State Track Meet. Bradley led Class 1A in scoring his junior and senior year, averaging 25 points per game and 12 rebounds. Track was his most prolific sport with 14 conference championships and won his first state title in 1978 in the 440-yard dash. In the summer of 1979 at the National Junior Olympics, he ran personal best in the 400 meters of 47.56 seconds, the fastest ever ran by a Kansas high schooler at the time. His athleticism transpired to the college ranks where he competed in three sports at Coffeyville Community College. After transferring to Kansas State, Bradley became a two-time Big 8 Champion and a three-time NCAA All-American in track. Later he became a member of the 1993 Pan American Games team in Caracas, Venezuela where he helped win gold in the 4x400m relay. &nbsp; Elizabeth &ldquo;Betsy&rdquo; Dutton, Sterling - Faculty Betsy Dutton lead speech, debate and theatre programs at Sterling High School for 41 years before her retirement in 2023. Dutton led her speech teams to 27 KSHSAA State Championships and added seven more debate championships. In 2017, Dutton was inducted into the Kansas Speech Communication Association Hall of Fame. The student impact was immeasurable but if you tried: 106 students medaled in state debate and 345 in competitive forensics including 86 state champions. Dutton started her coaching career while she was still a student at Sterling College where she is now a member of the institution&rsquo;s Arts Hall of Fame. Dutton&rsquo;s efforts were honored by the KSHSAA when Sterling High School was named the Performing Arts School of Excellence in 2021. The award recognizes accomplishments in speech, debate, music and theater. The theater at Sterling High School is named the &ldquo;Betsy Dutton Theatre.&rdquo; &nbsp; Bill Johnson, Norton - Faculty Bill Johnson taught, coached and was an administrator for over 30 years. During his time leading the Norton wrestling program, he was a six-time Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association (KWCA) 3-2-1A Coach of the Year. In 2013 he was named the Kansas Coaches Association Coach of the Year. Johnson was honored twice by the National Wrestling Coaches Association with coach of the year honors in 2017 and 2020. He coached 49 individual state champions and 156 state medalists, while compiling a remarkable career dual record of 256-79. From 2000 until his retirement from coaching in 2021, his teams finished in the top five at the state tournament 19 times including 11 team state titles. Johnson wrestled for Fort Hays State University becoming a three-time All-American and won the 118-pound national championship his senior year. In 2022, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame honored Johnson with the Lifetime of Service to Wrestling award. After his coaching career Johnson became the athletic director at Norton High School until May of 2025. &nbsp; Barry Sanders, Wichita - Student From Wichita-North High School to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Barry Sanders is a Kansas legend. Taking over as the starting running back in game three of his senior season, Sanders finished with 1,417 yards rushing on 139 carries. In 1986 he was named to the All-City Team, Honorable Mention All-American and later the MVP of the Kansas Shrine Bowl. Sanders was a three year participant in football and basketball at Wichita North HS. Football accolades for Sanders after his departure from Wichita are second to none. While at Oklahoma State, Sanders laid claim to the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, and a Unanimous All-American honor. Sanders was the 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft to the Detroit Lions in 1989. He was named the NFL&rsquo;s Offensive Player of the Year in 1994 and 1997 and the league&rsquo;s Co-Most Valuable Player in 1997. During the 1997 season, Sanders set an NFL record by gaining over 100 yards in 14 consecutive games - totaling 2,053 yards for the season. In 2004, Sanders became the fifth native Kansan to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. &nbsp; ********** &nbsp; The Hall of Fame is housed in the Kansas State High School Activities Association offices, 601 SW Commerce Place in Topeka and is open Monday&ndash;Friday during business hours (directions at www.kshsaa.org).&nbsp; The Hall of Fame is also available via the KSHSAA &ldquo;Gallery of Champions&rdquo; at http://www.kshsaachamps.org/. &nbsp; The honorees were chosen from nominations reviewed by a selection committee.&nbsp; To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, an individual must have made an unusually outstanding contribution in interschool activities, either as a student with exceptional talent, or as an adult working with youth (such as an activity coach, director or sponsor, an administrator, an official or a contributor).&nbsp; Hall of Fame inductees may no longer be active in the field for which they are nominated (exception: contributor with over 30 years of outstanding service). &nbsp; Each year schools and communities throughout Kansas submit many nominations of individuals who have made tremendous contributions in the field of interschool activities. Hall of Fame information is available on the KSHSAA website at www.kshsaa.org. Nomination forms are available by contacting the KSHSAA.&nbsp; Any nominations to be considered for induction in 2027 must be received by or postmarked to the KSHSAA no later than the first business day of November.</div>

Sterling's Elizabeth Dutton selected for KSHSAA HOF Class of 2026

🎧🏈 K-State adds to staff; 🏀 Hutch High hosts Buhler in the SAC; 🏀 HutchCC hosts Cloud County Saturday

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<a name="x__Hlk121049403"></a>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;A former special teams standout and four-year staff member at Kansas State,&nbsp;Stanton Weber&nbsp;has been hired as the Wildcats&rsquo; special teams coordinator, head coach&nbsp;Collin Klein&nbsp;announced Thursday.
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Weber has spent the last three seasons as the special teams coordinator at Toledo as he was named a finalist for the 2024 Special Teams Coordinator of the Year by FootballScoop in addition to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) 35 Under 35 Leadership Institute.
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&ldquo;Natalie and I could not be more thrilled to join Coach Klein, Shalin and their family in Manhattan,&rdquo; Weber said. &ldquo;Thank you to Coach Candle and the University of Toledo for three great years. We are so grateful for the opportunity from Coach Klein to return home. I am proud to have grown up in this Family and humbled by the responsibility to serve K-State. It is the honor of a lifetime. Go Cats!&rdquo;
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Prior to his time at Toledo, Weber spent two seasons as a special teams analyst at South Carolina after getting his start in coaching at K-State, first as an offensive graduate assistant in 2017 and 2018 before becoming a special teams quality control coach in 2019 and 2020.
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&ldquo;Stanton is one of the most competitive individuals I have ever met,&rdquo; Klein said. &ldquo;He strives for excellence in everything he does. He builds great relationships and has worked himself into being one of the best special teams coordinators in the country.&rdquo;
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Weber presided over five All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) honorees during his tenure at Toledo, including three-straight kickoff return specialists, a punt returner and a kicker. Additionally, the Rockets blocked six punts over his three years.
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In 2025, Weber helped the Rockets earn an 8-4 record and a trip to the Boca Raton Bowl. Toledo finished the regular season ranking fourth in the nation in blocked punts (3), eighth in total blocked kicks, 20th&nbsp;in punt-return defense (4.22) and 31st&nbsp;in punt returns (11.48). Both kickoff returner Trayvon Rudolph (second team) and punt returner Bryson Hammer (third team) earned All-MAC honors. Rudolph ranks 33rd&nbsp;nationally with a 21.6-yard average on kickoff returns, including one he returned 96 yards for a touchdown. Hammer ranks 14th&nbsp;in the country in punt-return average at 12.3, while his 333 total punt-return yards rank sixth.
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Under Weber, kickoff-returner Jacquez Stuart finished off his career with consecutive All-MAC First Team honors in 2023 and 2024. He led the MAC and finished fifth in the country in 2024 after averaging 34.0 yards per return &ndash; which was highlighted by a 98-yard touchdown &ndash; as the Rockets ranked 21st&nbsp;in the nation with a team average of 24.07 yards. The year prior, Stuart ranked third in the country with a 29.1-yard average. He totaled 582 kickoff-return yards on the year, which included a 97-yard score to open the game against Buffalo.
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The 2023 season also saw Weber guide Luke Pawlak to All-MAC Second Team accolades after connecting on 12-of-15 field goals (80.0%), which included a long of 44 yards in the season opener at Illinois as part of a season-high three field goals.
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In 2024, Weber&rsquo;s special teams ranked in the top 30 in blocked punts (20th; 1), kickoff returns (21st; 24.07), punt returns (22nd; 12.95), punt return defense (27th; 4.89) and blocked kicks (27th; 2). His 2023 units ranked highly in blocked punts (3rd; 2) and kickoff-return defense (11th; 16.00).
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Prior to his time at Toledo, Weber spent two seasons as a special teams analyst at South Carolina. In 2022, the Gamecocks were ranked No. 1 in the country in special teams efficiency by ESPN, led the SEC in punt-return average and had the nation&rsquo;s longest kickoff return of the season (100 yards) against Texas A&amp;M. They were also second in the SEC in yards per punt and were 11-of-11 on field goal attempts.
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A native of Overland Park, Kansas, Weber was a three-time First Team Academic All-Big 12 performer as a wide receiver and special teams standout for the Wildcats from 2011-15. A team captain as a senior in 2015, Weber played in 46 career games and finished with 19 tackles. He helped K-State accumulate a 34-18 record, earn a Big 12 championship in 2012 and advance to five straight bowl games.
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Weber comes from an athletic family, all of whom played collegiately at Kansas State. His father, Stan, was a quarterback for the Wildcats from 1980-84 and is currently the lead analyst on the K-State Sports Network; his brother Landry was a wide receiver for the Wildcats from 2017-21; and his sister McKenzi played volleyball at K-State from 2016-19.
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Weber has three degrees from Kansas State, earning his bachelor&rsquo;s (2015) and master&rsquo;s (2016) degrees in accounting prior to obtaining an MBA in 2019. He and his wife, Natalie, were married in July of 2022.
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THE STANTON WEBER FILE
Hometown:&nbsp;Overland Park, Kansas
High School:&nbsp;Bishop Miege
College:&nbsp;Kansas State &ndash; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting (2015), master&rsquo;s in accounting (2016), master&rsquo;s of business administration (2019)
Family:&nbsp;Wife: Natalie
Playing Career:&nbsp;Kansas State (wide receiver), 2011-15
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STANTON WEBER&rsquo;S COACHING CAREER
2017-18, Kansas State (Offensive Graduate Assistant)
2019-20, Kansas State (Special Teams Quality Control)
2021-22, South Carolina (Special Teams Analyst)
2023-25, Toledo (Special Teams Coordinator)
2026, Kansas State (Special Teams Coordinator)</div>

🏈 K-State hires Stanton Weber as Special Teams Coordinator

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MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/staff-directory/trey-scott/1838" rel="smarttag" rev="1838">Trey Scott</a></dfn>, who worked 11 years in player personnel with NFL clubs and the last three years as a coaches and executives agent, has been hired as the football program's General Manager, head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/collin-klein/2779">Collin Klein</a>&nbsp;announced Thursday. Scott brings a unique, well-rounded prospective to Kansas State in the new era of college athletics as he has traveled throughout Division I football as a scout for two NFL clubs before handling contract negotiations over the last several years. "I have had a long career in football, but this is different &ndash; this is Family, and this is home," Scott said. "I am excited to work with quality people and be aggressive in this era of opportunity. Thank you to Coach Klein for trusting me to help advance our program. I can't wait for my wife and kids to become a part of this special community." In his role in Manhattan, Scott will manage the composition of the football roster and, in consultation with Klein and assistant coaches, determine strategies to retain current student-athletes and attract prospective student-athletes. "Trey is a huge part of where we are going to take K-State in the future," said Klein. "With his NFL experience and roster management background &ndash; along with how he builds relationships &ndash; he is the perfect fit." After concluding his playing days as a K-State quarterback in 2010, Scott began in professional football as a pro personnel assistant with the Washington Redskins in 2011. He received an opportunity to work for the Oakland Raiders in 2012 and moved to Las Vegas when the franchise was relocated in 2020. Starting as a Midwest scout of the Raiders, Scott earned multiple promotions, culminating with the title of assistant director of player personnel where he oversaw all aspects of the personnel department. Scott left the Raiders in 2022 to lead the coaching and executives division of Rep 1 Sports before the company was acquired by Excel Sports Management in 2023. For Excel Sports, Scott represented some of the top college football and NFL coaches in addition to front office members with his primary focus of handling their contract negotiations. He also worked as a consultant for athletic departments around the country, helping schools navigate the new era of college athletics in revenue sharing, NIL and spending of revenue sharing dollars. A native of Shawnee, Kansas, who played at Mill Valley High School, Scott earned dual bachelor's degrees in business management and supply chain management &ndash; in addition to a minor in economics &ndash; from Kansas State in December 2010. His family includes his wife, Lauren, daughter, Allie, and son, Jack. THE TREY SCOTT FILE Hometown:&nbsp;Shawnee, Kansas High School:&nbsp;Mill Valley College:&nbsp;Kansas State &ndash; Bachelor's degrees in business management and supply chain management; Minor in economics (2010) Family:&nbsp;Wife: Lauren; Children: Allie, Jack Playing Career:&nbsp;Kansas State (quarterback), 2007-10 TREY SCOTT'S PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2011, Washington Redskins (Pro Personnel Assistant) 2012-22, Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (College Scout/Pro Personnel Executive) 2022, Rep 1 Sports (Agent) 2023-25, Excel Sports Management (Agent) 2026, Kansas State (General Manager)</div>

🏈 K-State hires Trey Scott as General Manager

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 </figure><div>The Hutchinson Community College football team will face the No. 2 seed Iowa Western Reivers in the 2025 Credit Union 1 NJCAA Division I Football National Championship Game presented by Zurich Insurance at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 17th&nbsp;at West Texas A&amp;M University's Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium in Canyon, Texas.
Below is the ticket link to purchase tickets for the game. The game will also be nationally televised on ESPNU. Hutchinson is the home team, and Blue Dragon fans will be seated on the home side (pressbox side) of the stadium:
<h1><a href="https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/BuyNew.asp?EventID=357068">PURCHASE TICKETS HERE&nbsp;</a></h1>
Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/BuyNew.asp?EventID=357068">https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/BuyNew.asp?EventID=357068</a>
<h2>TRAVEL IN STYLE</h2>
Blue Dragon fans also could purchase the&nbsp;Blue Dragon Fan Pack. The fan pack costs $50 in advance and includes a seat on the fan bus to the game, a ticket into the game, and a small gift from Blue Dragon Athletics.
The fan bus will depart from the west parking lot of the Hutchinson Sports Arena at 9 a.m., Wednesday December 17th&nbsp;and will arrive in Canyon, Texas for the pregame tailgate.
Deadline to purchase the Blue Dragon Fan Pack is 5 p.m. Monday, December 15th.
To purchase the Blue Dragon Fan Pack, contact Blue Dragon Athletic Director Josh Gooch at 620-665-3586 or by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:goochj@hutchcc.edu">goochj@hutchcc.edu</a>
<img src="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/photos/0006/G70P3uWWUAE0yi4.jpg?max_height=430&amp;max_width=764" alt="Get your Blue Dragon Fan Pack by contacting Blue Dragon Athletic Director Josh Gooch." width="764" height="430" /></div>

🏈 Purchase tickets to NJCAA football national championship game

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/a2261153-bc42-4b0f-8381-e3614630c207">Final: No. 1 Dodge City women 79, No. 18 Hutchinson 57</a>

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/4120b86c-9bbc-44a5-a57a-5cab72df90b7">Final: Hutchinson men 82, No. 21 Dodge City 66</a>

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🎧🏀 Blue Dragon Rewind: HutchCC at Dodge City

DODGE CITY, Kan. — Hutchinson (8-5, 3-4) used a dominant second half to defeat No. 21 Dodge City (8-4, 4-2) Wednesday night on the road.

The Dragons held one of the nation's top scorers to just two points in the first half on 1-of-9 shooting.

Derrick Rivers (24 ppg) finished the night with just 12 points on 4-of-19 shooting, including 0-for-6 from three.

Meanwhile, the Dragons hit 10-of-20 triples.

Asher Boney went 3-for-3 from distance and finished the night with 12 points.

Kyrell Shaw just missed a triple-double with his 20 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds.

The Dragons built a 35-30 lead headed into the break and opened the second half by building a double-digit lead in the opening 10 minutes.

Shaw hit back-to-back threes after an Anthony Alston triple to put Hutchinson up 75-56 late in the second half.

Five Dragons, led by Shaw's 20, scored in double digits.

Daleron Thomas went 6-for-7 from the field and finished with 15 points.

FINAL: Hutchinson 82 Dodge City 66

Hutchinson takes on Cloud County Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. in the Sports Arena in the final game before Christmas break.

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 </figure>DODGE CITY, Kan. — Hutchinson (8-5, 3-4) used a dominant second half to defeat No. 21 Dodge City (8-4, 4-2) Wednesday night on the road.The Dragons held one of the nation's top scorers to just two points in the first half on 1-of-9 shooting.Derrick Rivers (24 ppg) finished the night with just 12 points on 4-of-19 shooting, including 0-for-6 from three.Meanwhile, the Dragons hit 10-of-20 triples.Asher Boney went 3-for-3 from distance and finished the night with 12 points.Kyrell Shaw just missed a triple-double with his 20 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds.The Dragons built a 35-30 lead headed into the break and opened the second half by building a double-digit lead in the opening 10 minutes.Shaw hit back-to-back threes after an Anthony Alston triple to put Hutchinson up 75-56 late in the second half.Alston finished with 11 points.Five Dragons, led by Shaw's 20, scored in double digits.Daleron Thomas went 6-for-7 from the field and finished with 15 points.FINAL: Hutchinson 82 Dodge City 66Hutchinson takes on Cloud County Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. in the Sports Arena in the final game before Christmas break.

🏀 MBB: Dragons dominate No. 21 Conqs

DODGE CITY, Kan. — No. 1 Dodge City (11-0, 6-0) used seven first-half threes to build a 15-point halftime advantage Wednesday night against No. 18 Hutchinson (10-3, 5-2).

Dodge City built an 11-point advantage after one quarter and never looked back.

The Conquistadors put up 10 more shots and made seven more in the opening half.

Manny Piljevic scored 13 of her 15 points in the first half. She pulled down 13 rebounds to finish with a double-double.

Charlie Melksham also scored 15 for the Conquistadors.

Hutchinson shot just 4-of-17 (23.5%) from deep and 20-for-58 (34.5%) overall.

Kamyra Barber (17) and Noelle Anthon (15) led the way for Hutchinson.

FINAL: Dodge City 79 Dodge City 57

The Dragons return to the Sports Arena Dec. 13 to face Cloud County at 2 p.m. in the final game before Christmas break.

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 </figure>DODGE CITY, Kan. — No. 1 Dodge City (11-0, 6-0) used seven first-half threes to build a 15-point halftime advantage Wednesday night against No. 18 Hutchinson (10-3, 5-2).Dodge City built an 11-point advantage after one quarter and never looked back.The Conquistadors put up 10 more shots and made seven more in the opening half.Manny Piljevic scored 13 of her 15 points in the first half. She pulled down 13 rebounds to finish with a double-double.Charlie Melksham also scored 15 for the Conquistadors.Four Conqs scored in double figures.Hutchinson shot just 4-of-17 (23.5%) from deep and 20-for-58 (34.5%) overall.Kamyra Barber (17) and Noelle Anthon (15) led the way for Hutchinson.FINAL: Dodge City 79 Dodge City 57The Dragons return to the Sports Arena Dec. 13 to face Cloud County at 2 p.m. in the final game before Christmas break.

🏀 WBB: No. 1 Conqs too much for No. 18 Dragons

Location: Student Activity Center; Dodge City Pregame: 5:15 p.m. Tipoff: 5:30 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Daren Dunn

Location: Student Activity Center; Dodge City Pregame: 7:15 p.m. Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Daren Dunn

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 </figure><h2>No. 18 HutchCC women at No. 1 Dodge City</h2>Location: Student Activity Center; Dodge City Pregame: 5:15 p.m. Tipoff: 5:30 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Daren Dunn<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a><h2>HutchCC men at No. 21 Dodge City</h2>Location: Student Activity Center; Dodge City Pregame: 7:15 p.m. Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Daren Dunn<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a>

🎧🏀 LISTEN LIVE: HutchCC at Dodge City

The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team opens the final week of the first semester with a road game against its third-consecutive ranked opponent.

The Blue Dragons (7-5, 2-4 KJCCC) travels to meet the 21st-ranked Dodge City Conquistadors (8-3, 4-1 KJCCC at 7:30 p.m. at the Student Centers Center on the campus of Dodge City Community College.

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 7:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Daren Dunn (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed exclusively on ConqTV, a free stream provided by Dodge City Athletics.

The Blue Dragons are 1-1 on this current stretch of the season against ranked opponents.

Last Wednesday the Blue Dragons started their run of ranked opponents off right when&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/rudolph_lolo_kra8">Lolo Rudolph</a>&nbsp;hit a buzzer-beater to defeat No. 15 Barton 58-57 in Great Bend. Hutchinson's didn't have the same outcome on Saturday against No. 21 Cowley. After pulling within one points with 3:58 to play in the second half, the Blue Dragons fell to Cowley 65-53.

Defensively over the last three games, the Blue Dragons have been exceptional allowing only 58.3 points and 34.5 percent shooting - both marks are the best in the Jayhawk in that span.

But the Dragon offense is in a bit of a slump. After averaging 83.1 points per game over the first nine games of the season, the Dragons have mustered only 53.0 points per game despite shooting 43 percent from the floor,

Against Cowley, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/shaw_kyrell_v507">Kyrell Shaw</a>&nbsp;broke out of his slump with 26 points against the Tigers, but no other Hutchinson player reached double figures in the game. The Dragons shot a season-low 37.0 percent against Cowley and battled against 15 turnovers.

Dodge City has won four games in a row, coming off a strong 76-68 win at then-No. 10 Coffeyville on Saturday.

The Blue Dragons will have to deal with the Jayhawk Conference's leading scorer in Dodge City's Derrick Rivers, who is averaging 24.0 points per game. Rivers had 32 points against Coffeyville on Saturday and had a career-best 42 points against Southwestern Christian when those teams played at the Sports Arena on November 8. Rivers has broken the 30-point mark four times this season.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765383605476.jpeg" alt="Kordell Williams and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team play their third-consecutive nationally ranked opponent on Wednesday when Hutchinson plays at No. 21 Dodge City." />
 <figcaption>Kordell Williams and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team play their third-consecutive nationally ranked opponent on Wednesday when Hutchinson plays at No. 21 Dodge City.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team opens the final week of the first semester with a road game against its third-consecutive ranked opponent.The Blue Dragons (7-5, 2-4 KJCCC) travels to meet the 21st-ranked Dodge City Conquistadors (8-3, 4-1 KJCCC at 7:30 p.m. at the Student Centers Center on the campus of Dodge City Community College.The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 7:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Daren Dunn (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed exclusively on ConqTV, a free stream provided by Dodge City Athletics.<div>BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL Hutchinson (7-5, 2-4 at No. 21 Dodge City (8-3, 4-1) When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Where: Student Activities Center, Dodge City Time: 7:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 7:15 p.m. -- Sean Boston (PBP); Daren Dunn (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=2973066">ConqTV (free stream)</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/files/Game_13_men_-_Dodge_City.pdf">BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a></div>The Blue Dragons are 1-1 on this current stretch of the season against ranked opponents.Last Wednesday the Blue Dragons started their run of ranked opponents off right when&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/rudolph_lolo_kra8">Lolo Rudolph</a>&nbsp;hit a buzzer-beater to defeat No. 15 Barton 58-57 in Great Bend. Hutchinson's didn't have the same outcome on Saturday against No. 21 Cowley. After pulling within one points with 3:58 to play in the second half, the Blue Dragons fell to Cowley 65-53.Defensively over the last three games, the Blue Dragons have been exceptional allowing only 58.3 points and 34.5 percent shooting - both marks are the best in the Jayhawk in that span.But the Dragon offense is in a bit of a slump. After averaging 83.1 points per game over the first nine games of the season, the Dragons have mustered only 53.0 points per game despite shooting 43 percent from the floor,Against Cowley, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/shaw_kyrell_v507">Kyrell Shaw</a>&nbsp;broke out of his slump with 26 points against the Tigers, but no other Hutchinson player reached double figures in the game. The Dragons shot a season-low 37.0 percent against Cowley and battled against 15 turnovers.Dodge City has won four games in a row, coming off a strong 76-68 win at then-No. 10 Coffeyville on Saturday.The Blue Dragons will have to deal with the Jayhawk Conference's leading scorer in Dodge City's Derrick Rivers, who is averaging 24.0 points per game. Rivers had 32 points against Coffeyville on Saturday and had a career-best 42 points against Southwestern Christian when those teams played at the Sports Arena on November 8. Rivers has broken the 30-point mark four times this season.

🏀 HutchCC men play third-straight ranked opponent Wednesday

There aren't many firsts left to achieve for the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team. The Blue Dragons could achieve a first on Wednesday night in Dodge City.

The No. 18-ranked Blue Dragons (10-2, 5-1 KJCCC) play at No.1 Dodge City (10-0, 5-0 KJCCC) at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Student Events Center in Dodge City.

A victory would most importantly move the Blue Dragons into a first-place tie atop the Jayhawk Conference. A victory would also be the first time in program history the Blue Dragons would defeat the No. 1 team in the NJCAA rankings.

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 5:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Daren Dunn (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed exclusively on ConqTV, a free stream provided by Dodge City Athletics.

The Blue Dragons are 0-6 all-time against the nation's No. 1 team. It's been almost 13 full years that the Dragons have a chance at No.1. The last time Hutchinson played the top-ranked team was against No. 1 Trinity Valley on March 22, 2013 in the NJCAA Championship game.

Dodge City took over the top spot in the NJCAA Rankings on November 17 when preseason No. 1 Northwest Florida State lost its only game of the season. The Conquistadors are 5-0 since moving into the top spot in the poll for the first time in program history.

Dodge City is also riding a 29-game home-court win streak. The last time the Conquistadors lost at the Student Activities Center was Nov. 18, 2023, a 72-70 win by the Blue Dragons.

Hutchinson is on a four-game winning streak entering play on Wednesday night. The Blue Dragons shut down Cowley in a 74-53 victory on Saturday at the Sports Arena.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/duncan_katie_ltx7">Katie Duncan</a>&nbsp;led four Hutchinson players in double figures with 15 points.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/brown_whitney_uv6o">Whitney Brown</a>&nbsp;and JaMya McPherson had 13 points each while&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/barber_kamyra_spfy">KaMyra Barber</a>&nbsp;had 12 points.

The Blue Dragons held their seventh-straight opponent to less than 60 points and their ninth-straight opponent to less than 40 percent shooting.

The Dragons will be tested as Dodge City is the No. 1 scoring team in the KJCCC at 80.5 points per game. The Conquistadors are also the No. 1 overall shooting team in the league at 46.3 percent and No. 1 3-point shooting team with 12.9 made 3s per game and 37.9 percent shooting.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765383523657.jpeg" alt="Katie Duncan and the No. 18 Blue Dragon women play at No. 1 Dodge City tonight at 5:30 p.m. in Dodge City." />
 <figcaption>Katie Duncan and the No. 18 Blue Dragon women play at No. 1 Dodge City tonight at 5:30 p.m. in Dodge City.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThere aren't many firsts left to achieve for the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team. The Blue Dragons could achieve a first on Wednesday night in Dodge City.The No. 18-ranked Blue Dragons (10-2, 5-1 KJCCC) play at No.1 Dodge City (10-0, 5-0 KJCCC) at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Student Events Center in Dodge City.A victory would most importantly move the Blue Dragons into a first-place tie atop the Jayhawk Conference. A victory would also be the first time in program history the Blue Dragons would defeat the No. 1 team in the NJCAA rankings.The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 5:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Daren Dunn (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed exclusively on ConqTV, a free stream provided by Dodge City Athletics.<div>BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 18 Hutchinson (10-2, 5-1) at No. 1 Dodge City (10-0, 5-0) When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Where: Student Activities Center, Dodge City Time: 5:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 5:15 p.m. -- Sean Boston (PBP); Daren Dunn (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=2973065">ConqTV (free stream)</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/files/Game_13_women_-_Dodge_City.pdf">CLICK FOR COMPLETE BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a></div>The Blue Dragons are 0-6 all-time against the nation's No. 1 team. It's been almost 13 full years that the Dragons have a chance at No.1. The last time Hutchinson played the top-ranked team was against No. 1 Trinity Valley on March 22, 2013 in the NJCAA Championship game.Dodge City took over the top spot in the NJCAA Rankings on November 17 when preseason No. 1 Northwest Florida State lost its only game of the season. The Conquistadors are 5-0 since moving into the top spot in the poll for the first time in program history.Dodge City is also riding a 29-game home-court win streak. The last time the Conquistadors lost at the Student Activities Center was Nov. 18, 2023, a 72-70 win by the Blue Dragons.Hutchinson is on a four-game winning streak entering play on Wednesday night. The Blue Dragons shut down Cowley in a 74-53 victory on Saturday at the Sports Arena.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/duncan_katie_ltx7">Katie Duncan</a>&nbsp;led four Hutchinson players in double figures with 15 points.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/brown_whitney_uv6o">Whitney Brown</a>&nbsp;and JaMya McPherson had 13 points each while&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/barber_kamyra_spfy">KaMyra Barber</a>&nbsp;had 12 points.The Blue Dragons held their seventh-straight opponent to less than 60 points and their ninth-straight opponent to less than 40 percent shooting.The Dragons will be tested as Dodge City is the No. 1 scoring team in the KJCCC at 80.5 points per game. The Conquistadors are also the No. 1 overall shooting team in the league at 46.3 percent and No. 1 3-point shooting team with 12.9 made 3s per game and 37.9 percent shooting.

🏀 No. 18 Blue Dragon women travel to meet No. 1 Conquistadors

MAIZE, Kan. — Hutchinson High School split a Tuesday night doubleheader with Maize, as the Salthawk girls rolled to a 47–28 victory before the Eagle boys controlled the nightcap 63–37.


Hutchinson set the tone early, holding Maize to just three first-quarter points and building a 12-point halftime lead on the way to its first win of the season.

Senior Ava Krone led the Salthawks with 14 points and a strong rebounding performance. Kolbie Craft and Tenley Keaton added nine points each, while Danai Morgan scored eight and managed the tempo effectively in her point-guard role.

Maize was paced by Malasia Ingram’s 14 points, most of which came in the fourth quarter with the outcome already decided. Kate Harris finished with seven for the Eagles.


Relentless Maize defense dictated the boys matchup, as the Eagles capitalized on Hutchinson turnovers to create 43 extra possessions and pull away for a 63–37 win. Maize improved to 2–1, while the Salthawks slipped to 0–3.

The Eagles featured balanced scoring with eight players finding the book. Senior guard Brayden Myovela led the way with 14 points, and Carson Miles dominated the boards and added 10.

Hutchinson’s Lamar Govain turned in a strong effort with 21 points, while Larry Jeremiah Jr. scored 11. Jalen Gable finished with three and Draydon Hippen added two for the Salthawks.

Hutchinson returns home Friday to host cross-county rival Buhler at the Salthawk Activity Center. The girls tip off at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30.

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 </figure>MAIZE, Kan. — Hutchinson High School split a Tuesday night doubleheader with Maize, as the Salthawk girls rolled to a 47–28 victory before the Eagle boys controlled the nightcap 63–37.Girls Recap:
Hutchinson set the tone early, holding Maize to just three first-quarter points and building a 12-point halftime lead on the way to its first win of the season.Senior Ava Krone led the Salthawks with 14 points and a strong rebounding performance. Kolbie Craft and Tenley Keaton added nine points each, while Danai Morgan scored eight and managed the tempo effectively in her point-guard role.Maize was paced by Malasia Ingram’s 14 points, most of which came in the fourth quarter with the outcome already decided. Kate Harris finished with seven for the Eagles.Boys Recap:
Relentless Maize defense dictated the boys matchup, as the Eagles capitalized on Hutchinson turnovers to create 43 extra possessions and pull away for a 63–37 win. Maize improved to 2–1, while the Salthawks slipped to 0–3.The Eagles featured balanced scoring with eight players finding the book. Senior guard Brayden Myovela led the way with 14 points, and Carson Miles dominated the boards and added 10.Hutchinson’s Lamar Govain turned in a strong effort with 21 points, while Larry Jeremiah Jr. scored 11. Jalen Gable finished with three and Draydon Hippen added two for the Salthawks.Hutchinson returns home Friday to host cross-county rival Buhler at the Salthawk Activity Center. The girls tip off at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30.

🏀 Hutch High splits with Maize: team defense for Eagles shuts down Salthawk boys

HUTCHINSON – Several Hutch Post–area boys basketball programs earned top-10 placements Tuesday as the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association released its latest statewide rankings. The next poll will be published Dec. 16.

Hesston led all area teams with the highest placement, opening the week at No. 1 in Class 3A. The Swathers sit ahead of Silver Lake, Burlington and Holcomb in the early-season poll as they look to build on another strong start. Cheney also appears in the 3A rankings at No. 8, giving south-central Kansas multiple contenders in the classification.

Class 2A also features significant representation from the region. Sterling sits atop the poll at No. 1, while Moundridge follows at No. 2, marking the second time this week the two schools appear as a 1–2 pairing in basketball rankings after both girls teams debuted highly on Tuesday. Ell-Saline, Sacred Heart and Berean Academy round out the top five, but the Heart of America League presence remains the strongest at the top.

In Class 4A, McPherson enters the poll at No. 7 as one of the most consistent mid-sized programs in Kansas. Baldwin, Rock Creek and Pratt hold the top three positions, though the Bullpups’ strong early-season results keep them firmly in contender status heading toward holiday tournament play.

Little River also gives the region another top-10 program, checking in at No. 6 in Class 1A Division I, where Olpe, South Gray and Lincoln lead the field. Canton-Galva claims the final spot in that division at No. 10, strengthening the central Kansas presence.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON – Several Hutch Post–area boys basketball programs earned top-10 placements Tuesday as the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association released its latest statewide rankings. The next poll will be published Dec. 16.Hesston led all area teams with the highest placement, opening the week at No. 1 in Class 3A. The Swathers sit ahead of Silver Lake, Burlington and Holcomb in the early-season poll as they look to build on another strong start. Cheney also appears in the 3A rankings at No. 8, giving south-central Kansas multiple contenders in the classification.Class 2A also features significant representation from the region. Sterling sits atop the poll at No. 1, while Moundridge follows at No. 2, marking the second time this week the two schools appear as a 1–2 pairing in basketball rankings after both girls teams debuted highly on Tuesday. Ell-Saline, Sacred Heart and Berean Academy round out the top five, but the Heart of America League presence remains the strongest at the top.In Class 4A, McPherson enters the poll at No. 7 as one of the most consistent mid-sized programs in Kansas. Baldwin, Rock Creek and Pratt hold the top three positions, though the Bullpups’ strong early-season results keep them firmly in contender status heading toward holiday tournament play.Little River also gives the region another top-10 program, checking in at No. 6 in Class 1A Division I, where Olpe, South Gray and Lincoln lead the field. Canton-Galva claims the final spot in that division at No. 10, strengthening the central Kansas presence.

🏀 Hesston, Sterling, Moundridge and Central Christian highlight area teams in KBCA boys rankings

HUTCHINSON – The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association released its latest girls basketball rankings Tuesday, and several Hutch Post–area programs hold prominent positions across the state’s classifications. The next poll will be released Dec. 16.

Halstead earned the highest placement among area teams, opening the week at No. 1 in Class 3A. The Dragons sit atop a field that includes Silver Lake, Osage City and Holcomb, while league rival Hesston also reached the rankings, coming in at No. 10 in the same classification.

Central Kansas also showed its strength in Class 2A, where Moundridge and Inman claimed the top two spots. Moundridge begins the week at No. 1 and Inman at No. 2, giving the area a strong early foothold in one of the state’s most competitive small-school divisions.

In Class 1A Division I, Little River added another top ranking for the region by opening at No. 1.&nbsp;

Hutchinson-Central Christian joined the list of area teams represented in the statewide polls by appearing at No. 8 in Class 1A Division II. Hanover, Linn and Bucklin lead the classification, with the Lions securing a spot in the top 10 following a strong opening stretch.

Buhler also entered the rankings this week, earning the No. 7 position in Class 4A.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON – The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association released its latest girls basketball rankings Tuesday, and several Hutch Post–area programs hold prominent positions across the state’s classifications. The next poll will be released Dec. 16.Halstead earned the highest placement among area teams, opening the week at No. 1 in Class 3A. The Dragons sit atop a field that includes Silver Lake, Osage City and Holcomb, while league rival Hesston also reached the rankings, coming in at No. 10 in the same classification.Central Kansas also showed its strength in Class 2A, where Moundridge and Inman claimed the top two spots. Moundridge begins the week at No. 1 and Inman at No. 2, giving the area a strong early foothold in one of the state’s most competitive small-school divisions.In Class 1A Division I, Little River added another top ranking for the region by opening at No. 1.&nbsp;Hutchinson-Central Christian joined the list of area teams represented in the statewide polls by appearing at No. 8 in Class 1A Division II. Hanover, Linn and Bucklin lead the classification, with the Lions securing a spot in the top 10 following a strong opening stretch.Buhler also entered the rankings this week, earning the No. 7 position in Class 4A.&nbsp;

🏀 Halstead, Moundridge, Inman and Little River highlight area teams in latest KBCA girls rankings

HUTCHINSON – The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association released its first regular-season boys wrestling rankings Tuesday, and several Hutch Post–area programs were represented.

Hutchinson High led all area teams with a top-five ranking in Class 5A along with six individually ranked wrestlers. Buhler and Lyons also placed multiple athletes in the statewide lists, while Haven added one ranked returner in the small-school division.

The Salthawks’ strong preseason expectations were confirmed as Hutchinson debuted at No. 4 in the Class 5A team rankings. Dion Brown earned the area’s highest placement in the lighter weights, checking in at No. 4 at 106 pounds. Teammate Cruz Cannon followed at 132, ranked fifth.

Hutchinson’s upper-weight depth also appeared in the first poll. Cooper Harris is No. 2 at 157 pounds, while Max Harris holds the No. 2 spot at 175. The Salthawks also placed Karson Etienne at No. 6 at 165 and Jackson Anderson at No. 6 at 190.

Buhler’s lineup produced two ranked athletes in Class 4A. Senior Sammy Hershberger, a returning state medalist, comes in at No. 2 at 138 pounds. Sophomore Luke Kerns is No. 5 at 165 after a strong freshman campaign.

Lyons claimed a pair of early-season rankings in the small-school classification. Senior Jace Grizzle opens as the top-ranked wrestler at 165 pounds in 3-2-1A, giving the Lions one of the most notable placements among area competitors. Senior Easton Benavidez also enters the rankings at No. 5 at 113.

Haven Places Loughrie in Upper Half at 132

Haven senior Tanner Loughrie returned to the statewide list in Class 3-2-1A, earning the No. 4 spot at 132 pounds.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON – The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association released its first regular-season boys wrestling rankings Tuesday, and several Hutch Post–area programs were represented.Hutchinson High led all area teams with a top-five ranking in Class 5A along with six individually ranked wrestlers. Buhler and Lyons also placed multiple athletes in the statewide lists, while Haven added one ranked returner in the small-school division.<h2>Hutchinson Opens at No. 4 in Class 5A</h2>The Salthawks’ strong preseason expectations were confirmed as Hutchinson debuted at No. 4 in the Class 5A team rankings. Dion Brown earned the area’s highest placement in the lighter weights, checking in at No. 4 at 106 pounds. Teammate Cruz Cannon followed at 132, ranked fifth.Hutchinson’s upper-weight depth also appeared in the first poll. Cooper Harris is No. 2 at 157 pounds, while Max Harris holds the No. 2 spot at 175. The Salthawks also placed Karson Etienne at No. 6 at 165 and Jackson Anderson at No. 6 at 190.<h2>Buhler Places Two in 4A</h2>Buhler’s lineup produced two ranked athletes in Class 4A. Senior Sammy Hershberger, a returning state medalist, comes in at No. 2 at 138 pounds. Sophomore Luke Kerns is No. 5 at 165 after a strong freshman campaign.<h2>Lyons Lands Two in 3-2-1A</h2>Lyons claimed a pair of early-season rankings in the small-school classification. Senior Jace Grizzle opens as the top-ranked wrestler at 165 pounds in 3-2-1A, giving the Lions one of the most notable placements among area competitors. Senior Easton Benavidez also enters the rankings at No. 5 at 113.<h2>Haven Places Loughrie in Upper Half at 132</h2>Haven senior Tanner Loughrie returned to the statewide list in Class 3-2-1A, earning the No. 4 spot at 132 pounds.