MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — P.J. Haggerty scored 23 points and distributed 11 assists, reserve David Castillo scored 19 points and Kansas State beat Bellarmine 98-71 on Saturday night.

Khamari McGriff scored 16 points and Abdi Bashir Jr. 15 for the Wildcats who shot an overwhelming 62.3% (33 of 53) including 60.9% (14 of 23) from 3-point range.

Michael Wilson Jr. scored 19 points, Jack Karasinski 18, Brian Waddell 11 and reserve Jacob Wassler 11 for Bellarmine (0-2). The Knights struggled from behind the arc shooting 20% (4 of 20).

The Jayhawks began pulling away midway through the first half turning a 10-10 score with 14:11 before halftime into a 25-12 lead almost seven minutes later.

Kansas State led 46-30 at halftime and were up by double digits for all the second half.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762658350269.png" alt="Photo K-State Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo K-State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — P.J. Haggerty scored 23 points and distributed 11 assists, reserve David Castillo scored 19 points and Kansas State beat Bellarmine 98-71 on Saturday night.Khamari McGriff scored 16 points and Abdi Bashir Jr. 15 for the Wildcats who shot an overwhelming 62.3% (33 of 53) including 60.9% (14 of 23) from 3-point range.Michael Wilson Jr. scored 19 points, Jack Karasinski 18, Brian Waddell 11 and reserve Jacob Wassler 11 for Bellarmine (0-2). The Knights struggled from behind the arc shooting 20% (4 of 20).The Jayhawks began pulling away midway through the first half turning a 10-10 score with 14:11 before halftime into a 25-12 lead almost seven minutes later.Kansas State led 46-30 at halftime and were up by double digits for all the second half.

🏀Haggerty's double-double carries Kansas State past Bellarmine

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball team bounced back from its first loss of the season with a dominant 88-72 win over Lamar Community College on Saturday night at the Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons (4-1) responded after Friday’s setback to Southwestern Christian behind a career performance from sophomore guard Kyrell Shaw, who poured in a career-high 37 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for his first career double-double. Shaw went 11 of 22 from the field and 14 of 15 at the free-throw line.

Hutchinson built a 41-30 halftime lead and continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring Lamar 47-42. The Blue Dragons shot 46.4 percent overall and 94.1 percent from the free-throw line.

Sophomore Bobby Cannon added 21 points on 8 of 14 shooting with three 3-pointers, while sophomore Anthony Alston came off the bench to score 11. Freshman Chudier Dorar nearly added a double-double with six points and 10 rebounds. Hutchinson outrebounded Lamar 47-37 and finished with 15 assists on 32 made field goals.

Lamar (2-2) was led by Ahmed Cisse, who scored 16 points. Jaylon Brown added 14 points and six rebounds, and Gavin Dabney finished with 12.

The Blue Dragons return to the Sports Arena on Wednesday to host Labette Community College. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762664148281.jpeg" alt="Hutch Post Photo/Daren Dunn" />
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 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/boxscores/20251108_xivy.xml?view=boxscore">Box Score</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball team bounced back from its first loss of the season with a dominant 88-72 win over Lamar Community College on Saturday night at the Sports Arena.The Blue Dragons (4-1) responded after Friday’s setback to Southwestern Christian behind a career performance from sophomore guard Kyrell Shaw, who poured in a career-high 37 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for his first career double-double. Shaw went 11 of 22 from the field and 14 of 15 at the free-throw line.Hutchinson built a 41-30 halftime lead and continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring Lamar 47-42. The Blue Dragons shot 46.4 percent overall and 94.1 percent from the free-throw line.Sophomore Bobby Cannon added 21 points on 8 of 14 shooting with three 3-pointers, while sophomore Anthony Alston came off the bench to score 11. Freshman Chudier Dorar nearly added a double-double with six points and 10 rebounds. Hutchinson outrebounded Lamar 47-37 and finished with 15 assists on 32 made field goals.Lamar (2-2) was led by Ahmed Cisse, who scored 16 points. Jaylon Brown added 14 points and six rebounds, and Gavin Dabney finished with 12.The Blue Dragons return to the Sports Arena on Wednesday to host Labette Community College. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.

🏀 Shaw's career night leads Blue Dragons to win over Runnin' Lopes

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A strong first-half performance helped the No. 13-ranked Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team rebound from its first loss of the season with a 78-61 victory over Neosho County on Saturday in the BSN Sports Tipoff Classic at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

After falling to NEO A&amp;M on Friday, the Blue Dragons (3-1) responded by outscoring the Panthers 46-34 in the first half and putting together a dominant 22-6 third quarter to take full control.

Freshman KaMyra Barber led Hutchinson with 15 points and nine rebounds. Sophomore Noelle Anthon added 13 points on 6 of 7 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. Freshman Whitney Brown finished with 13 points and a team-high four assists and four steals. Sophomore Katie Duncan chipped in 10 points and three assists.

Hutchinson shot 39.4 percent from the field and held a 54-46 advantage on the boards while assisting on 20 of its 26 made field goals.

Neosho County (1-3) was led by Azura Clark, who scored 11 points off the bench. Jaida Harris and Laynie Winfrey each added seven points, while Janae Davis had nine points and five rebounds. The Panthers shot just 25.3 percent from the floor and committed 29 turnovers.

Hutchinson led 46-34 at halftime, then used a 22-6 surge in the third quarter to build a 28-point lead. Neosho County outscored the Dragons 21-10 in the fourth, but the deficit was too large to overcome.

The Blue Dragons return to action next weekend when they host the HutchCC Women's Classic at the Sports Arena. Hutchinson opens play against Murray State College at 6 p.m. Friday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762663973930.jpeg" alt="Hutch Post Photo/Daren Dunn" />
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 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/boxscores/20251108_h08b.xml?view=boxscore">Box Score</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A strong first-half performance helped the No. 13-ranked Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team rebound from its first loss of the season with a 78-61 victory over Neosho County on Saturday in the BSN Sports Tipoff Classic at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.After falling to NEO A&amp;M on Friday, the Blue Dragons (3-1) responded by outscoring the Panthers 46-34 in the first half and putting together a dominant 22-6 third quarter to take full control.Freshman KaMyra Barber led Hutchinson with 15 points and nine rebounds. Sophomore Noelle Anthon added 13 points on 6 of 7 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. Freshman Whitney Brown finished with 13 points and a team-high four assists and four steals. Sophomore Katie Duncan chipped in 10 points and three assists.Hutchinson shot 39.4 percent from the field and held a 54-46 advantage on the boards while assisting on 20 of its 26 made field goals.Neosho County (1-3) was led by Azura Clark, who scored 11 points off the bench. Jaida Harris and Laynie Winfrey each added seven points, while Janae Davis had nine points and five rebounds. The Panthers shot just 25.3 percent from the floor and committed 29 turnovers.Hutchinson led 46-34 at halftime, then used a 22-6 surge in the third quarter to build a 28-point lead. Neosho County outscored the Dragons 21-10 in the fourth, but the deficit was too large to overcome.The Blue Dragons return to action next weekend when they host the HutchCC Women's Classic at the Sports Arena. Hutchinson opens play against Murray State College at 6 p.m. Friday.

🏀 No. 13 HutchCC women bounces back with win over Neosho County

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Quincy Craig scored his second touchdown of the game on a 24-yard run with 39 seconds left in regulation and Arizona rallied to beat Kansas 24-20 on Saturday.

Coming off&nbsp;a blowout win over Colorado, the Wildcats (6-3, 3-3 Big 12) had a hard time moving the ball against a defense that entered the game ranked 12th in the Big 12.

Noah Fifita threw an early touchdown pass, but was sacked five times and nearly had three passes intercepted before rallying Arizona to become bowl eligible.

“We knew it was going to be an incredible battle and our players kept responding,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “They kept responding and responding. ... I know it wasn't perfect, but we'll fix that.”

After Kansas' Laith Marjan pushed a 30-yard field goal wide right — his first miss in 15 attempts this season — the Wildcats took over at their own 20 with 2:39 left. Arizona moved quickly down the field and Craig burst through a big hole up the middle for the go-ahead score.

"That was definitely one of my favorite touchdowns I’ve experienced," said Craig, who had 47 yards rushing on three carries.

The Jayhawks (5-5, 3-4) controlled Arizona's offense for most of the game, holding the Wildcats to 323 total yards — nearly 100 yards below their season average. They also held Fifita to 158 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-31 passing.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels threw for 199 yards and a touchdown, adding 74 yards and another score rushing. His desperation attempt bounded out of the end zone as time expired.

“We were able to throw a very accurate quarterback really out of rhythm there for a while,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said. “But they made the plays down the stretch.”

Fifita showed off his dual-threat skill set on Arizona's second drive, breaking off a 19-yard run — his longest of the season — and floating a 16-yard touchdown pass to tight end Sam Olson just as he got hit.

Daniels took his two-way turn on the Jayhawks' next two drives. He scored on a 1-yard keeper set up by a 14-yard run, then hit Emmanuel Henderson Jr. in stride for a 24-yard touchdown.

Kansas appeared to be headed to a 24-7 halftime lead when Leroy Harris III returned an interception 77 yards for a touchdown. Instead, it came back when cornerback Jalen Todd was called for holding away from the play.

Craig scored on an 8-yard touchdown two plays later by reaching the ball to the pylon, pulling Arizona within 17-14 at halftime.

The defenses took over in the second half.

Kansas had one interception overturned upon review and Syeed Gibbs had another potential pick pass through his hands.

Leipold was inclined to go for it on fourth-and-2 in Arizona's 11 with a three-point lead in the closing minutes.

The officials called an injury timeout for Daniels, who was hurt on the previous play, so he couldn't go back in even if Kansas called a timeout. Leipold opted to go for a field goal and a six-point lead, but Marjan missed his first kick of the season.

“We just felt putting one of the other guys in that situation, it was better to kick the field goal," Leipold said. "I understand that's one that could be scrutinized.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762656926211.jpeg" alt="Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels scrambles away from Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz. (Photo courtesy Kansas Athletics)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels scrambles away from Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz. (Photo courtesy Kansas Athletics)</figcaption>
 </figure>TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Quincy Craig scored his second touchdown of the game on a 24-yard run with 39 seconds left in regulation and Arizona rallied to beat Kansas 24-20 on Saturday.Coming off&nbsp;a blowout win over Colorado, the Wildcats (6-3, 3-3 Big 12) had a hard time moving the ball against a defense that entered the game ranked 12th in the Big 12.Noah Fifita threw an early touchdown pass, but was sacked five times and nearly had three passes intercepted before rallying Arizona to become bowl eligible.“We knew it was going to be an incredible battle and our players kept responding,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “They kept responding and responding. ... I know it wasn't perfect, but we'll fix that.”After Kansas' Laith Marjan pushed a 30-yard field goal wide right — his first miss in 15 attempts this season — the Wildcats took over at their own 20 with 2:39 left. Arizona moved quickly down the field and Craig burst through a big hole up the middle for the go-ahead score."That was definitely one of my favorite touchdowns I’ve experienced," said Craig, who had 47 yards rushing on three carries.The Jayhawks (5-5, 3-4) controlled Arizona's offense for most of the game, holding the Wildcats to 323 total yards — nearly 100 yards below their season average. They also held Fifita to 158 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-31 passing.Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels threw for 199 yards and a touchdown, adding 74 yards and another score rushing. His desperation attempt bounded out of the end zone as time expired.“We were able to throw a very accurate quarterback really out of rhythm there for a while,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said. “But they made the plays down the stretch.”Fifita showed off his dual-threat skill set on Arizona's second drive, breaking off a 19-yard run — his longest of the season — and floating a 16-yard touchdown pass to tight end Sam Olson just as he got hit.Daniels took his two-way turn on the Jayhawks' next two drives. He scored on a 1-yard keeper set up by a 14-yard run, then hit Emmanuel Henderson Jr. in stride for a 24-yard touchdown.Kansas appeared to be headed to a 24-7 halftime lead when Leroy Harris III returned an interception 77 yards for a touchdown. Instead, it came back when cornerback Jalen Todd was called for holding away from the play.Craig scored on an 8-yard touchdown two plays later by reaching the ball to the pylon, pulling Arizona within 17-14 at halftime.The defenses took over in the second half.Kansas had one interception overturned upon review and Syeed Gibbs had another potential pick pass through his hands.Leipold was inclined to go for it on fourth-and-2 in Arizona's 11 with a three-point lead in the closing minutes.The officials called an injury timeout for Daniels, who was hurt on the previous play, so he couldn't go back in even if Kansas called a timeout. Leipold opted to go for a field goal and a six-point lead, but Marjan missed his first kick of the season.“We just felt putting one of the other guys in that situation, it was better to kick the field goal," Leipold said. "I understand that's one that could be scrutinized.”Kansas plays at Iowa State on Nov. 22.

Craig scores on 24-yard run with 39 seconds left, Arizona rallies to beat Kansas 24-20

Coming off&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arizona-colorado-football-score-b8f3447b44b76f3f06f7ed30c0214357">a blowout win over Colorado</a>, the Wildcats (6-3, 3-3 Big 12) had a hard time moving the ball against a defense that entered the game ranked 12th in the Big 12.

Kansas: The Jayhawks were solid defensively most of the afternoon, but couldn't stop Arizona when it counted.

Arizona: The Wildcats seemed stuck in the desert sand most of the second half before Fifita rallied the Wildcats to to win a close game after two last-second losses earlier in the season.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762647460222.png" alt="Photo courtesy Arizona Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy Arizona Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Quincy Craig scored his second touchdown of the game on a 24-yard run with 39 seconds left in regulation and Arizona rallied to beat Kansas 24-20 on Saturday.Coming off&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arizona-colorado-football-score-b8f3447b44b76f3f06f7ed30c0214357">a blowout win over Colorado</a>, the Wildcats (6-3, 3-3 Big 12) had a hard time moving the ball against a defense that entered the game ranked 12th in the Big 12.Noah Fifita threw an early touchdown pass, but was sacked five times and nearly had three passes intercepted before rallying Arizona to become bowl eligible.“We knew it was going to be an incredible battle and our players kept responding,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “They kept responding and responding. ... I know it wasn't perfect, but we'll fix that.”After Kansas' Laith Marjan pushed a 30-yard field goal wide right — his first miss in 15 attempts this season — the Wildcats took over at their own 20 with 2:39 left. Arizona moved quickly down the field and Craig burst through a big hole up the middle for the go-ahead score."That was definitely one of my favorite touchdowns I’ve experienced," said Craig, who had 47 yards rushing on three carries.The Jayhawks (5-5, 3-4) controlled Arizona's offense for most of the game, holding the Wildcats to 323 total yards — nearly 100 yards below their season average. They also held Fifita to 158 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-31 passing.Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels threw for 199 yards and a touchdown, adding 74 yards and another score rushing. His desperation attempt bounded out of the end zone as time expired.“We were able to throw a very accurate quarterback really out of rhythm there for a while,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said. “But they made the plays down the stretch.”Fifita showed off his dual-threat skill set on Arizona's second drive, breaking off a 19-yard run — his longest of the season — and floating a 16-yard touchdown pass to tight end Sam Olson just as he got hit.Daniels took his two-way turn on the Jayhawks' next two drives. He scored on a 1-yard keeper set up by a 14-yard run, then hit Emmanuel Henderson Jr. in stride for a 24-yard touchdown.Kansas appeared to be headed to a 24-7 halftime lead when Leroy Harris III returned an interception 77 yards for a touchdown. Instead, it came back when cornerback Jalen Todd was called for holding away from the play.Craig scored on an 8-yard touchdown two plays later by reaching the ball to the pylon, pulling Arizona within 17-14 at halftime.The defenses took over in the second half.Kansas had one interception overturned upon review and Syeed Gibbs had another potential pick pass through his hands.<h2>No chance to go</h2>Leipold was inclined to go for it on fourth-and-2 in Arizona's 11 with a three-point lead in the closing minutes.The officials called an injury timeout for Daniels, who was hurt on the previous play, so he couldn't go back in even if Kansas called a timeout. Leipold opted to go for a field goal and a six-point lead, but Marjan missed his first kick of the season.“We just felt putting one of the other guys in that situation, it was better to kick the field goal," Leipold said. "I understand that's one that could be scrutinized.”<h2>Takeaways</h2>Kansas: The Jayhawks were solid defensively most of the afternoon, but couldn't stop Arizona when it counted.Arizona: The Wildcats seemed stuck in the desert sand most of the second half before Fifita rallied the Wildcats to to win a close game after two last-second losses earlier in the season.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas plays at Iowa State on Nov. 22.

🏈 Quincy Craig scores with 39 seconds left as Arizona beats KU

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Will Berg, Dre Kindell and Kenyon Giles scored 15 points each to help Wichita State defeat Prairie View A&amp;M 105-62 on Saturday.

Berg had five rebounds for the Shockers (2-0). Dre Kindell shot 6 of 6 from the field. Giles made 5 of 7 3-pointers.

The Panthers (2-1) were led by Cory Wells, who recorded 15 points, nine rebounds and two steals. Tai’Reon Joseph added 15 points for Prairie View. Marcel Bryant had 13 points.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762741772244.png" alt="Photo Courtesy Wichita State Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy Wichita State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Will Berg, Dre Kindell and Kenyon Giles scored 15 points each to help Wichita State defeat Prairie View A&amp;M 105-62 on Saturday.Berg had five rebounds for the Shockers (2-0). Dre Kindell shot 6 of 6 from the field. Giles made 5 of 7 3-pointers.The Panthers (2-1) were led by Cory Wells, who recorded 15 points, nine rebounds and two steals. Tai’Reon Joseph added 15 points for Prairie View. Marcel Bryant had 13 points.

🏀 Berg, Kindell and Giles score 15 points each and Wichita State defeats Prairie View A&M

FORT DODGE, Iowa – After every race this season, the results the Hutchinson Community College cross country teams produced made third-year head coach Jafet Molinares think about what could be in 2025.

Molinares' season-long questions will be answered Saturday as the No. 2-ranked Blue Dragon men's cross country team and fifth-ranked women's cross country teams will run in the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championships.

The championships will be contested at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The men's Division I 8K race begins at Noon and the Division I women's 5A race begins at 1 p.m.

On Friday night at the NJCAA Cross Country banquet, Blue Dragon sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/kogo_cornelius_a3hy">Cornelius Kogo</a>&nbsp;was named the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USFTCCCA) men's Central District Runner of the Year. Blue Dragon freshman Mildred Rono was named the Central District Women's Runner of the Year.

Both Kogo and Rono won their respective Region 6 championships two weeks ago in Colby and led both Blue Dragon teams to regional team championships.

The top five teams in the final USTFCCCA/NJCAA Division I national rankings had Iowa Western, Hutchinson, Iowa Central, New Mexico Junior College and Butler as teams one through five and the favorites to battle for the 2025 team championship.

Hutchinson has rank against Iowa Western and Butler this season. The Blue Dragons were edged by Iowa Western by two points at the FHSU Tiger Open on October 11. The Dragons defeated Butler by five points at the Region 6 championship.

The Blue Dragons have won three races this season, winning the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, the Missouri Southern Stampede and the Region 6 Championships.

Kogo and fellow sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/kiprotich_titus_yvcm">Titus Kiprotich</a>&nbsp;have consistently been the Blue Dragons top two runners this season. Kogo won the Masterson and Region 6 individual titles and has three Top 3 finishes this season. Kiprotich also has three Top 3 finishes and two runner-up places this season.

Sophomore Farin Mangelson (sixth place at regionals), freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/ortega_esteban_lfb9">Esteban Ortega</a>&nbsp;and freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/oses_esteban_x8g9">Esteban Oses</a>&nbsp;Campus have also been consistently the other Blue Dragons to figure into the team scoring.

The Blue Dragons are back to full strength entering nationals. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/cheruiyot_dennis_bxx4">Dennis Cheruiyot</a>&nbsp;finished 10th at nationals last season and missed all of the 2025 track and field season and the first two meets this season. Cheruiyot's first race this season was at Fort Hays State and raced closer to his freshman form with a 15th-place finish at Region 6.

Hutchinson's top national finish was third in 1962 and 2024.

The Blue Dragon women moved up three spots to No. 5 in the final national rankings after winning a Region 6 championship for the second time in four seasons.

Odessa is the heavy favorite to win the women's team title with Iowa Western, El Paso, New Mexico Junior College and Hutchinson filling out the national top five.

Rono has been the clear No. 1 runner for the Blue Dragons with three race titles, one regional championship and two Blue Dragon 5K team records to her credit.

But it was at October 11 matchup with Iowa Western's Juliana Sakat that may provide some added incentive on Saturday. Rono was edged by Sakat for the individual title at the FHSU Tiger Open by a mere 1.1 second in that race.

The Blue Dragon women produced team scores in only 2 of 4 races this season. But at the Region 6 championships, the addition of freshman Mali Lovett, who returned from injury for the regional, gives the Blue Dragons a legitimate shot at a Top 5 finish. Lovett placed eighth at Region 6 with a time of 18:52.8.

Freshman Ashara Foster also played a huge role at regionals with a fourth-place performance.

The Blue Dragon women have one team national championship to their credit, winning the NJCAA Division II title in 2001. Hutchinson's Top Division I finish was sixth place in 2024.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762609722275.jpeg" alt="Blue Dragon sophomore Cornelius Kogo (right) and Mildred Rono (left) were named USTFCCCA Central District Runners of the Year on Friday at the NJCAA Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge Iowa." />
 <figcaption>Blue Dragon sophomore Cornelius Kogo (right) and Mildred Rono (left) were named USTFCCCA Central District Runners of the Year on Friday at the NJCAA Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge Iowa.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationFORT DODGE, Iowa – After every race this season, the results the Hutchinson Community College cross country teams produced made third-year head coach Jafet Molinares think about what could be in 2025.Molinares' season-long questions will be answered Saturday as the No. 2-ranked Blue Dragon men's cross country team and fifth-ranked women's cross country teams will run in the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championships.The championships will be contested at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The men's Division I 8K race begins at Noon and the Division I women's 5A race begins at 1 p.m.<div>BLUE DRAGON CROSS COUNTRY NJCAA Division I National Championships When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Where: Lakeside Golf Course, Fort Dodge, Iowa Men's Division I Race (8K): Noon Women's Division Race (5K): 1 p.m. Live Timing:&nbsp;<a href="https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/58391" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wazamatiming.com</a></div>On Friday night at the NJCAA Cross Country banquet, Blue Dragon sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/kogo_cornelius_a3hy">Cornelius Kogo</a>&nbsp;was named the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USFTCCCA) men's Central District Runner of the Year. Blue Dragon freshman Mildred Rono was named the Central District Women's Runner of the Year.Both Kogo and Rono won their respective Region 6 championships two weeks ago in Colby and led both Blue Dragon teams to regional team championships.MEN'S PREVIEWThe top five teams in the final USTFCCCA/NJCAA Division I national rankings had Iowa Western, Hutchinson, Iowa Central, New Mexico Junior College and Butler as teams one through five and the favorites to battle for the 2025 team championship.Hutchinson has rank against Iowa Western and Butler this season. The Blue Dragons were edged by Iowa Western by two points at the FHSU Tiger Open on October 11. The Dragons defeated Butler by five points at the Region 6 championship.The Blue Dragons have won three races this season, winning the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, the Missouri Southern Stampede and the Region 6 Championships.Kogo and fellow sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/kiprotich_titus_yvcm">Titus Kiprotich</a>&nbsp;have consistently been the Blue Dragons top two runners this season. Kogo won the Masterson and Region 6 individual titles and has three Top 3 finishes this season. Kiprotich also has three Top 3 finishes and two runner-up places this season.Sophomore Farin Mangelson (sixth place at regionals), freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/ortega_esteban_lfb9">Esteban Ortega</a>&nbsp;and freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/oses_esteban_x8g9">Esteban Oses</a>&nbsp;Campus have also been consistently the other Blue Dragons to figure into the team scoring.The Blue Dragons are back to full strength entering nationals. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/cheruiyot_dennis_bxx4">Dennis Cheruiyot</a>&nbsp;finished 10th at nationals last season and missed all of the 2025 track and field season and the first two meets this season. Cheruiyot's first race this season was at Fort Hays State and raced closer to his freshman form with a 15th-place finish at Region 6.Hutchinson's top national finish was third in 1962 and 2024.WOMEN'S PREVIEWThe Blue Dragon women moved up three spots to No. 5 in the final national rankings after winning a Region 6 championship for the second time in four seasons.Odessa is the heavy favorite to win the women's team title with Iowa Western, El Paso, New Mexico Junior College and Hutchinson filling out the national top five.Rono has been the clear No. 1 runner for the Blue Dragons with three race titles, one regional championship and two Blue Dragon 5K team records to her credit.But it was at October 11 matchup with Iowa Western's Juliana Sakat that may provide some added incentive on Saturday. Rono was edged by Sakat for the individual title at the FHSU Tiger Open by a mere 1.1 second in that race.The Blue Dragon women produced team scores in only 2 of 4 races this season. But at the Region 6 championships, the addition of freshman Mali Lovett, who returned from injury for the regional, gives the Blue Dragons a legitimate shot at a Top 5 finish. Lovett placed eighth at Region 6 with a time of 18:52.8.Freshman Ashara Foster also played a huge role at regionals with a fourth-place performance.The Blue Dragon women have one team national championship to their credit, winning the NJCAA Division II title in 2001. Hutchinson's Top Division I finish was sixth place in 2024.

👟 Blue Dragons go after big prizes on Saturday

 HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The Hays High Indians used a dominant ground game and timely passing to defeat the Hutchinson Salthawks 27-6 Friday night in a Class 5A regional playoff matchup at Gowans Stadium.

Hays senior running back Holden Lind powered the Indians’ offense, rushing for 178 yards on 28 carries and scoring two first-quarter touchdowns to give Hays an early 13-0 lead.

The Salthawks had a chance to close the gap late in the second quarter, but quarterback Robert Hunter’s pass intended for Lamar Govain was intercepted at the goal line, keeping Hutchinson scoreless at halftime.

In the second half, Hays extended its lead as quarterback Zane Vieyra connected with receiver Brogan Albers for a pair of touchdown passes, sealing the victory for the Indians.

Hunter accounted for Hutchinson’s only score with a 5-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, but the Salthawk offense struggled to find consistency against the tough Hays defense.

Hutchinson ends its season at 7-3, while Hays (8-2) advances to the Class 5A Sectional round to face top-seeded Great Bend (10-0), which rolled past Wichita Bishop Carroll 49-7 on Friday night.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762601214727.jpeg" alt="Hays defeats Hutch High 27-6 to end the Salthawks season in class 5A regional." />
 <figcaption>Hays defeats Hutch High 27-6 to end the Salthawks season in class 5A regional.</figcaption>
 </figure> HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The Hays High Indians used a dominant ground game and timely passing to defeat the Hutchinson Salthawks 27-6 Friday night in a Class 5A regional playoff matchup at Gowans Stadium.Hays senior running back Holden Lind powered the Indians’ offense, rushing for 178 yards on 28 carries and scoring two first-quarter touchdowns to give Hays an early 13-0 lead.The Salthawks had a chance to close the gap late in the second quarter, but quarterback Robert Hunter’s pass intended for Lamar Govain was intercepted at the goal line, keeping Hutchinson scoreless at halftime.In the second half, Hays extended its lead as quarterback Zane Vieyra connected with receiver Brogan Albers for a pair of touchdown passes, sealing the victory for the Indians.Hunter accounted for Hutchinson’s only score with a 5-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, but the Salthawk offense struggled to find consistency against the tough Hays defense.Hutchinson ends its season at 7-3, while Hays (8-2) advances to the Class 5A Sectional round to face top-seeded Great Bend (10-0), which rolled past Wichita Bishop Carroll 49-7 on Friday night.

🏈 Hays High stops Hutchinson in regional playoff game to end Saltawks season

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Pratt 35, Hugoton 14 Rock Creek 17, Hesston 13

Sterling 53, Marion 14 Moundridge 22, Inman 14 Trinity Catholic 43, Republic County 14

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761404004881.png" alt="Photo Courtesy KSHSAA" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy KSHSAA</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/Football/State/1/1">CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL BRACKETS FROM THE KSHSAA</a><h2>Class 5A</h2>Hays 27, Hutchinson 6<h2>Class 4A</h2>Wamego 33, Buhler 27<h2>Class 3A</h2>Pratt 35, Hugoton 14 Rock Creek 17, Hesston 13<h2>Class 2A</h2>Phillipsburg 52, Haven 22<h2>Class 1A</h2>Sterling 53, Marion 14 Moundridge 22, Inman 14 Trinity Catholic 43, Republic County 14<h2>8-Man Division I</h2>Little River 52, Lyndon 20<h2>8-Man Division II</h2>Central Christian 56, Logan/Palco 0

🏈 Week 10 Hutch Post area high school football scoreboard

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men suffered its first loss of the season Thursday night, falling 71–68 to Southwestern Christian College (Texas) at the Sports Arena. The Blue Dragons dropped to 3-1, while the Rams improved to 3-0.

The game was tied 31–31 at halftime, but Southwestern Christian outscored Hutchinson 40–37 in the second half and held off a late push by the Blue Dragons.

 Kyrell Shaw had a chance to send the game to overtime with a 3-point attempt from half court as time expired, but it missed wide left.

Amir McMilan led Southwestern Christian with 15 points and three assists, while Donny Thomas added 14 points, including four 3-pointers. Ahmere Rose contributed 11 points and a team-high seven rebounds, and Daryl Blanks finished with 10 points and five assists. The Rams shot 38.6% from the field and went 19 of 27 from the free-throw line.

Shaw led Hutchinson with 17 points, going 8 of 9 at the free-throw line. Asher Boney scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Bobby Cannon and Chudier Dorar each added eight. The Blue Dragons shot 41.8% from the floor but were just 5 of 23 (21.7%) from beyond the arc.

Hutchinson held a 37–32 rebounding advantage but committed 14 turnovers and managed only four steals. Southwestern Christian capitalized with 17 assists and 10 steals.

The Blue Dragons return to action Saturday at 7:30 p.m. when they host Lamar (Colo.) at the Sports Arena.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762577043224.jpeg" alt="Hutch Post Photo/Daren Dunn" />
 <figcaption>Hutch Post Photo/Daren Dunn</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men suffered its first loss of the season Thursday night, falling 71–68 to Southwestern Christian College (Texas) at the Sports Arena. The Blue Dragons dropped to 3-1, while the Rams improved to 3-0.The game was tied 31–31 at halftime, but Southwestern Christian outscored Hutchinson 40–37 in the second half and held off a late push by the Blue Dragons. Kyrell Shaw had a chance to send the game to overtime with a 3-point attempt from half court as time expired, but it missed wide left.Amir McMilan led Southwestern Christian with 15 points and three assists, while Donny Thomas added 14 points, including four 3-pointers. Ahmere Rose contributed 11 points and a team-high seven rebounds, and Daryl Blanks finished with 10 points and five assists. The Rams shot 38.6% from the field and went 19 of 27 from the free-throw line.Shaw led Hutchinson with 17 points, going 8 of 9 at the free-throw line. Asher Boney scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Bobby Cannon and Chudier Dorar each added eight. The Blue Dragons shot 41.8% from the floor but were just 5 of 23 (21.7%) from beyond the arc.Hutchinson held a 37–32 rebounding advantage but committed 14 turnovers and managed only four steals. Southwestern Christian capitalized with 17 assists and 10 steals.The Blue Dragons return to action Saturday at 7:30 p.m. when they host Lamar (Colo.) at the Sports Arena.

🏀 Rams edge Blue Dragons in tight battle at Sports Arena

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 13 Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team was unable to overcome a slow start and fell 66-56 to Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;M on Thursday at the Sports Arena. The Blue Dragons dropped to 2-1 on the season, while the Lady Norse improved to 3-0.

NEO jumped out to a 23-10 lead after the first quarter and held a 35-27 advantage at halftime. Hutchinson rallied to pull within eight entering the fourth, but was held to just 12 points over the final 10 minutes.

Saniyah Morrison led NEO with a game-high 21 points on 7 of 13 shooting, adding five rebounds and six assists. Ana Carolina added 12 points, and guards Montay Davis and Taiona Morris each scored nine. The Lady Norse shot 42.4% from the field and went 6 of 15 from beyond the arc.

Katie Duncan led Hutchinson with 15 points, including two of the Dragons’ six 3-pointers. KaMyra Barber added 13 points and eight rebounds, and Whitney Brown finished with 12. Dylan Alexander recorded a double-double with six points and a team-high 11 rebounds, while Noelle Anthon pulled down 10 boards.

Hutchinson shot 32.8% from the floor and committed 27 turnovers, which NEO converted into key points in transition. The Lady Norse also held a 16-10 advantage in steals.

The Blue Dragons return to action Saturday at home against Neosho County. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762576725708.jpeg" alt="Hutch Post Photo/Daren Dunn" />
 <figcaption>Hutch Post Photo/Daren Dunn</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 13 Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team was unable to overcome a slow start and fell 66-56 to Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;M on Thursday at the Sports Arena. The Blue Dragons dropped to 2-1 on the season, while the Lady Norse improved to 3-0.NEO jumped out to a 23-10 lead after the first quarter and held a 35-27 advantage at halftime. Hutchinson rallied to pull within eight entering the fourth, but was held to just 12 points over the final 10 minutes.Saniyah Morrison led NEO with a game-high 21 points on 7 of 13 shooting, adding five rebounds and six assists. Ana Carolina added 12 points, and guards Montay Davis and Taiona Morris each scored nine. The Lady Norse shot 42.4% from the field and went 6 of 15 from beyond the arc.Katie Duncan led Hutchinson with 15 points, including two of the Dragons’ six 3-pointers. KaMyra Barber added 13 points and eight rebounds, and Whitney Brown finished with 12. Dylan Alexander recorded a double-double with six points and a team-high 11 rebounds, while Noelle Anthon pulled down 10 boards.Hutchinson shot 32.8% from the floor and committed 27 turnovers, which NEO converted into key points in transition. The Lady Norse also held a 16-10 advantage in steals.The Blue Dragons return to action Saturday at home against Neosho County. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.

🏀 Slow start costly as Blue Dragons fall to NEO

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Caleb Wilson had 24 points, big man Henri Veesaar added 20 and No. 25 North Carolina dominated the second half to pull away from No. 19 Kansas 87-74 in Friday night's battle of college basketball bluebloods.

Senior Seth Trimble added 13 of his 17 after halftime, proving to be a catalyst for the Tar Heels (2-0) in taking control of the second-half tempo as UNC roared out of the break.

But North Carolina made 18 of its first 23 second-half shots — including back-to-back push-the-tempo scores by Trimble that had Kansas coach Bill Self first waving his hands in frustration and then burning a quick timeout barely two minutes in.

Kyan Evans added 12 points after a scoreless first half for the Tar Heels, who went from shooting 33% before the break to making 24 of 36 shots (66.7%) after halftime to lead by as many as 16 on the way to scoring 58 second-half points.

Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson had 22 points to lead the Jayhawks (1-1), who led by 10 in the first half and 37-29 at the break.

The Jayhawks entered Friday having won five straight meetings between programs with a combined 10 NCAA titles, including in the 2008 Final Four, the 2012 NCAA Elite Eight and the 2022 national championship game. The Jayhawks won last year's meeting at Allen Fieldhouse despite blowing a 20-point lead and were playing their first game in Chapel Hill.

Kansas: The Jayhawks return home to face Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762568793363.png" alt="Photo North Carolina Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo North Carolina Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Caleb Wilson had 24 points, big man Henri Veesaar added 20 and No. 25 North Carolina dominated the second half to pull away from No. 19 Kansas 87-74 in Friday night's battle of college basketball bluebloods.Senior Seth Trimble added 13 of his 17 after halftime, proving to be a catalyst for the Tar Heels (2-0) in taking control of the second-half tempo as UNC roared out of the break.But North Carolina made 18 of its first 23 second-half shots — including back-to-back push-the-tempo scores by Trimble that had Kansas coach Bill Self first waving his hands in frustration and then burning a quick timeout barely two minutes in.Kyan Evans added 12 points after a scoreless first half for the Tar Heels, who went from shooting 33% before the break to making 24 of 36 shots (66.7%) after halftime to lead by as many as 16 on the way to scoring 58 second-half points.Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson had 22 points to lead the Jayhawks (1-1), who led by 10 in the first half and 37-29 at the break.The Jayhawks entered Friday having won five straight meetings between programs with a combined 10 NCAA titles, including in the 2008 Final Four, the 2012 NCAA Elite Eight and the 2022 national championship game. The Jayhawks won last year's meeting at Allen Fieldhouse despite blowing a 20-point lead and were playing their first game in Chapel Hill.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas: The Jayhawks return home to face Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday.

🏀 Wilson, Veesaar, Trimble power North Carolina over Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been named the winner of the 2025 Silver Slugger Award, as announced Friday tonight by Louisville Slugger.

Witt Jr. was one of three finalists among American League shortstops, along with Toronto’s Bo Bichette and Houston’s Jeremy Peña.

Including Witt Jr., the Royals had four finalists for Silver Slugger Awards, including catcher Salvador Perez, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia, who was a finalist for the Silver Slugger Utility Award. The Royals were one of three American League teams with four finalists, along with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.

This is Witt Jr.’s second straight Silver Slugger Award, after earning the honor in 2024. Earlier this week, he was named a Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner for the second straight season. He is the fifth shortstop to win both a Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Award in consecutive seasons, following Troy Tulowitzki (2010-11), Alex Rodriguez (2002-03), Edgar Renteria (2002-03) and Barry Larkin (1995-96).

Witt Jr. led the Majors in hits (184) for the second consecutive season, becoming the first player to accomplish that feat (excluding 2020) since Whit Merrifield did so for the Royals from 2018-19. Witt Jr. also led the Majors with 47 doubles in 2025.

Witt Jr. recorded at least 1 hit in 127 games, 10 more than Shohei Ohtani and Elly De La Cruz (117) for the most in the Majors. He had the longest hit streak in the Majors in 2025 (22 games) and also had hit streaks of 18 and 14 games.

Among AL shortstops, Witt Jr. ranked 1st in hits, doubles, extra-base hits (76), triples (6), runs (99), stolen bases (38), slugging percentage (.501) and OPS (.852), and he ranked 3rd in home runs (23) and RBI (88).

Witt Jr. was one of two players in the Majors in 2025 to record at least 75 extra-base hits and 30 stolen bases, along with Corbin Carroll (80 XBH, 32 SB). He became the first player in Major League history this season to record at least 20 HR and 30 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons.

The Royals have had 11 different players combine for 19 Silver Slugger Awards since the honor was first established in 1980. Witt Jr. is the only Royals shortstop to win a Silver Slugger Award, and he’s the fourth Royals player at any position to win multiple Silver Slugger Awards, joining Perez (5), George Brett (3) and Willie Wilson (2).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758422407383.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. runs the bases after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during a baseball game Saturday Sept. 20, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. runs the bases after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during a baseball game Saturday Sept. 20, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been named the winner of the 2025 Silver Slugger Award, as announced Friday tonight by Louisville Slugger.Witt Jr. was one of three finalists among American League shortstops, along with Toronto’s Bo Bichette and Houston’s Jeremy Peña.Including Witt Jr., the Royals had four finalists for Silver Slugger Awards, including catcher Salvador Perez, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia, who was a finalist for the Silver Slugger Utility Award. The Royals were one of three American League teams with four finalists, along with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.This is Witt Jr.’s second straight Silver Slugger Award, after earning the honor in 2024. Earlier this week, he was named a Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner for the second straight season. He is the fifth shortstop to win both a Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Award in consecutive seasons, following Troy Tulowitzki (2010-11), Alex Rodriguez (2002-03), Edgar Renteria (2002-03) and Barry Larkin (1995-96).Witt Jr. led the Majors in hits (184) for the second consecutive season, becoming the first player to accomplish that feat (excluding 2020) since Whit Merrifield did so for the Royals from 2018-19. Witt Jr. also led the Majors with 47 doubles in 2025.Witt Jr. recorded at least 1 hit in 127 games, 10 more than Shohei Ohtani and Elly De La Cruz (117) for the most in the Majors. He had the longest hit streak in the Majors in 2025 (22 games) and also had hit streaks of 18 and 14 games.Among AL shortstops, Witt Jr. ranked 1st in hits, doubles, extra-base hits (76), triples (6), runs (99), stolen bases (38), slugging percentage (.501) and OPS (.852), and he ranked 3rd in home runs (23) and RBI (88).Witt Jr. was one of two players in the Majors in 2025 to record at least 75 extra-base hits and 30 stolen bases, along with Corbin Carroll (80 XBH, 32 SB). He became the first player in Major League history this season to record at least 20 HR and 30 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons.The Royals have had 11 different players combine for 19 Silver Slugger Awards since the honor was first established in 1980. Witt Jr. is the only Royals shortstop to win a Silver Slugger Award, and he’s the fourth Royals player at any position to win multiple Silver Slugger Awards, joining Perez (5), George Brett (3) and Willie Wilson (2).

⚾ Bobby Witt Jr. named 2025 Silver Slugger Award winner

The memory still lingers with the returning members of the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team who played in the 2024 Region 6 championship game and head coach Sammy Lane.

That memory is of the Cowley Tigers celebrating a Region 6 women's soccer championship after beating the Blue Dragons 4-2 in penalty kicks one year ago.

It's a memory the Blue Dragons have a chance to erase on Saturday.

The Blue Dragons have returned to the Region 6 Tournament championship game for the second-straight season and the opponent is the Cowley Tigers.

Kickoff for the Division I Region 6 Championship game is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the KCK Soccer Complex in Kansas City, Kansas. The match will be streamed live on the KJCCC Network, which is a pay-per-view service.

The Blue Dragons have not lost a game since losing 1-0 at Garden City on September 27. Since then, the Blue Dragons have gone unbeaten in 11-straight matches (8 wins, 3 ties).

In that streak was a 2-2 tie against Cowley on October 4 at Cowley. The Blue Dragons lost 2-1 to the Tigers in the season's first meeting on September 10 at the Salthawk Soccer Complex.

The Blue Dragons make their eighth appearance in the Region 6 championship game. The Blue Dragons are 3-4 in championship games. Hutchinson won the region in 2007 (defeating Johnson County 2-1), 2010 (defeating Butler 1-0 in overtime) and 2011 (defeating Butler 1-0).

The Blue Dragons are led by freshman forwards&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/puccinelli_isabela_fmo3">Isabela Puccinelli</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/smith_poppy_opqw">Poppy Smith</a>, who have 10 goals each. Puccinelli has 30 points this season with 10 assists. Smith has 25 points, adding five assists to that total. Freshman midfielder&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/tamaki_olivia_seh8">Olivia Tamaki</a>&nbsp;has a team-high 31 points with a team-high 13 assists and nine goals.

Tamaki and Smith were first-team all-KJCCC players this season and Puccinelli was a second-teamer.

Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/carvell_evie_w1nf">Evie Carvell</a>&nbsp;is in goal for Hutchinson. Carvell is 10-3-4 this season with a 0.82 goal-against average and .765 save percentage. She had six shutouts this season. Carvell was a second-team all-KJCCC performer this season.

Leading the defense is two-time KJCCC Defensive Player of the Year&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/pokrandt_anastasia_o9md">Anastasia Pokrandt</a>, sophomore all-conference defender&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/garrison_teagan_tc43">Teagan Garrison</a>, freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/bacon_lucy_hpps">Lucy Bacon</a>&nbsp;and sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/sales_beatrice_oar1">Beatrice Sales</a>. Pokrandt is the 2025 co-Defensive Player of the Year with Cowley's Stfeany Silva.

The combination of those five players are the reason the Dragons are allowing only 0.68 goals per game.

The Blue Dragons advanced to the finals with a pair of 1-0 victories in the Region 6 Tournament. Tamaki scored 7 minutes into overtime in the first round to lead the Blue Dragons to a 1-0 win over Dodge City. Freshman Isabella Van Fleet scored in the first half of Wednesday's semifinal to defeat Butler 1-0.

Cowley is led by conference Offensive Player of the Year Saki Sanno, who has 13 goals, 13 assists and 39 points. Sara Cortes also has 39 points with 18 goals and three assists. Goalkeeper Julia Suelly has a 0.61 goals against average and has allowed 10 goals in 17 games this season.

The Tigers have had a much easier road to the finals defeating eighth-seed Coffeyville 3-0 and routing fourth-seeded Barton 6-0 on Wednesday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762576424407.jpeg" alt="Posting shutouts in the the first two rounds of the Region 6 Tournament, Blue Dragon freshman goalkeeper Evie Carvell and Hutchinson play Cowley in the regional championship game at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Kansas City, KS (Andrew Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Posting shutouts in the the first two rounds of the Region 6 Tournament, Blue Dragon freshman goalkeeper Evie Carvell and Hutchinson play Cowley in the regional championship game at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Kansas City, KS (Andrew Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe memory still lingers with the returning members of the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team who played in the 2024 Region 6 championship game and head coach Sammy Lane.That memory is of the Cowley Tigers celebrating a Region 6 women's soccer championship after beating the Blue Dragons 4-2 in penalty kicks one year ago.It's a memory the Blue Dragons have a chance to erase on Saturday.The Blue Dragons have returned to the Region 6 Tournament championship game for the second-straight season and the opponent is the Cowley Tigers.Kickoff for the Division I Region 6 Championship game is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the KCK Soccer Complex in Kansas City, Kansas. The match will be streamed live on the KJCCC Network, which is a pay-per-view service.<div>BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S SOCCER No. 2-seed Hutchinson (13-2-4) vs. No. 1 Seed Cowley (13-0-4) Region 6 Tournament Championship Game When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Where: KCK Soccer Complex, Kansas City, KS Time: 2:00 p.m. Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://kjccc.org/watch">KJCCC Network (PPV)</a> <a href="https://kjccc.org/watch">X</a>: @bluedragonsport</div>The Blue Dragons have not lost a game since losing 1-0 at Garden City on September 27. Since then, the Blue Dragons have gone unbeaten in 11-straight matches (8 wins, 3 ties).In that streak was a 2-2 tie against Cowley on October 4 at Cowley. The Blue Dragons lost 2-1 to the Tigers in the season's first meeting on September 10 at the Salthawk Soccer Complex.The Blue Dragons make their eighth appearance in the Region 6 championship game. The Blue Dragons are 3-4 in championship games. Hutchinson won the region in 2007 (defeating Johnson County 2-1), 2010 (defeating Butler 1-0 in overtime) and 2011 (defeating Butler 1-0).The Blue Dragons are led by freshman forwards&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/puccinelli_isabela_fmo3">Isabela Puccinelli</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/smith_poppy_opqw">Poppy Smith</a>, who have 10 goals each. Puccinelli has 30 points this season with 10 assists. Smith has 25 points, adding five assists to that total. Freshman midfielder&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/tamaki_olivia_seh8">Olivia Tamaki</a>&nbsp;has a team-high 31 points with a team-high 13 assists and nine goals.Tamaki and Smith were first-team all-KJCCC players this season and Puccinelli was a second-teamer.Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/carvell_evie_w1nf">Evie Carvell</a>&nbsp;is in goal for Hutchinson. Carvell is 10-3-4 this season with a 0.82 goal-against average and .765 save percentage. She had six shutouts this season. Carvell was a second-team all-KJCCC performer this season.Leading the defense is two-time KJCCC Defensive Player of the Year&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/pokrandt_anastasia_o9md">Anastasia Pokrandt</a>, sophomore all-conference defender&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/garrison_teagan_tc43">Teagan Garrison</a>, freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/bacon_lucy_hpps">Lucy Bacon</a>&nbsp;and sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/sales_beatrice_oar1">Beatrice Sales</a>. Pokrandt is the 2025 co-Defensive Player of the Year with Cowley's Stfeany Silva.The combination of those five players are the reason the Dragons are allowing only 0.68 goals per game.The Blue Dragons advanced to the finals with a pair of 1-0 victories in the Region 6 Tournament. Tamaki scored 7 minutes into overtime in the first round to lead the Blue Dragons to a 1-0 win over Dodge City. Freshman Isabella Van Fleet scored in the first half of Wednesday's semifinal to defeat Butler 1-0.Cowley is led by conference Offensive Player of the Year Saki Sanno, who has 13 goals, 13 assists and 39 points. Sara Cortes also has 39 points with 18 goals and three assists. Goalkeeper Julia Suelly has a 0.61 goals against average and has allowed 10 goals in 17 games this season.The Tigers have had a much easier road to the finals defeating eighth-seed Coffeyville 3-0 and routing fourth-seeded Barton 6-0 on Wednesday.

⚽ Blue Dragons look to take next step in Region VI final

The Hutchinson Community College volleyball team has had its ups and downs in Dayana Acevedo-Trent's first season as head coach.

The biggest upswing came Wednesday night when the Blue Dragons rallied from two sets down to reverse sweep the Butler Grizzlies in the opening round of the Region 6 Tournament in El Dorado.

Now the sixth-seeded Blue Dragons (15-17) go after another upset as they face second-seeded Colby (23-6) in the second semifinal on Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. The match is scheduled for no earlier than 7:30 p.m. or 60 minutes after the conclusion of the Barton-Dodge City semifinal.

The Blue Dragons play in a Region 6 Tournament semifinal for the first time since 2022. They have not been in a championship match since 2018 and haven't won the region since 2017.

Hutchinson has won 10 Region 6 championships in program history.

The Blue Dragons are 0-2 this season against the nationally ranked Trojans getting swept twice this season.

On September 10 at the Sports Arena, Colby won 25-19, 25-20, 25-17. The Dragons held Colby to a season-low at that point of the season .130 hitting.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/mcneil_jaylynn_8662">Jaylynn McNeill</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/proctor_atlyn_jzx3">Atlyn Proctor</a>&nbsp;had seven kills each for the Dragons. Karlotta Kattai had 13 kills to lead Colby.

The Blue Dragons battled Colby in the rematch on October 11 in Colby. The Dragons dropped three tight sets 25-21, 25-21, 25-22.

<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/villanueva_alondra_w1k3">Alondra Villanueva</a>&nbsp;had seven kills to lead the Dragons. Lena Mihaljica had 10 kills for Colby.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762576331646.jpeg" alt="The sixth-seeded Blue Dragon Volleyball team will meet second-seed Colby in the semifinals of the 2025 Region 6 Volleyball Tournament at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>The sixth-seeded Blue Dragon Volleyball team will meet second-seed Colby in the semifinals of the 2025 Region 6 Volleyball Tournament at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College volleyball team has had its ups and downs in Dayana Acevedo-Trent's first season as head coach.The biggest upswing came Wednesday night when the Blue Dragons rallied from two sets down to reverse sweep the Butler Grizzlies in the opening round of the Region 6 Tournament in El Dorado.Now the sixth-seeded Blue Dragons (15-17) go after another upset as they face second-seeded Colby (23-6) in the second semifinal on Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. The match is scheduled for no earlier than 7:30 p.m. or 60 minutes after the conclusion of the Barton-Dodge City semifinal.<div>BLUE DRAGON VOLLEYBALL No. 6-seed Hutchinson (15-17) vs. No. 2 Seed Colby (23-6) Region 6 Tournament semifinals When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Where: Gross Memorial Coliseum, Hays Time: 7:30 p.m. or 60 minutes after completion of first semifinal Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://kjccc.org/watch">KJCCC Network (PPV)</a> X: @bluedragonsport
REGION 6 TOURNAMENT At Gross Memorial Coliseum Semifinals &ndash; Saturday, November 8 5 p.m. &ndash; Barton (29-5) vs. Dodge City (16-13) 7:30 p.m.* &ndash; Colby (23-6) vs. Hutchinson (15-17) * Match will start at 7:30 or 60 minutes after the completion of the Barton-Dodge match Championship &ndash; Sunday, November 9 2 p.m. &ndash; Semifinal winners</div>The Blue Dragons play in a Region 6 Tournament semifinal for the first time since 2022. They have not been in a championship match since 2018 and haven't won the region since 2017.Hutchinson has won 10 Region 6 championships in program history.The Blue Dragons are 0-2 this season against the nationally ranked Trojans getting swept twice this season.On September 10 at the Sports Arena, Colby won 25-19, 25-20, 25-17. The Dragons held Colby to a season-low at that point of the season .130 hitting.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/mcneil_jaylynn_8662">Jaylynn McNeill</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/proctor_atlyn_jzx3">Atlyn Proctor</a>&nbsp;had seven kills each for the Dragons. Karlotta Kattai had 13 kills to lead Colby.The Blue Dragons battled Colby in the rematch on October 11 in Colby. The Dragons dropped three tight sets 25-21, 25-21, 25-22.<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/villanueva_alondra_w1k3">Alondra Villanueva</a>&nbsp;had seven kills to lead the Dragons. Lena Mihaljica had 10 kills for Colby.

🏐 Dragons to play in Region VI semis for first time since 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they have hired Connor Dawson to serve as a Hitting Coach on the Major League staff. He will work closely with Alec Zumwalt, Kansas City’s Sr. Director of Hitting Performance and Hitting Coach.

Dawson, 32, spent the last four seasons as a Hitting Coach with the Milwaukee Brewers. During his tenure with Milwaukee, the Brewers offense ranked 7th in Major League Baseball with an average of 4.69 runs per game. In 2025, the Brewers ranked tied for 2nd in the Majors in team batting average (.258) and on-base percentage (.332) and 3rd in runs per game (4.98).

Dawson is a 2012 graduate of Olathe North High School in Kansas, which is about 25 miles Southwest of Kauffman Stadium. He played collegiately at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kan.

His coaching career began in 2015, when he coached the Kansas City Bullets college prep baseball program and was the Hitting Coach and the Strength Coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kan. He spent one year as the Hitting and Pitching Coach at Marshalltown Community College in Iowa in 2019.

Later in 2019, he joined the Seattle Mariners organization as a Hitting Coach for their Arizona Rookie League team. In 2020, he was a Hitting Strategist at the Mariners Alternate Training Site, and in 2021, he became Seattle’s Minor League Hitting Coordinator.

The Royals expect to add another coach to the hitting department soon.

Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they have hired Connor Dawson to serve as a Hitting Coach on the Major League staff. He will work closely with Alec Zumwalt, Kansas City’s Sr. Director of Hitting Performance and Hitting Coach.Dawson, 32, spent the last four seasons as a Hitting Coach with the Milwaukee Brewers. During his tenure with Milwaukee, the Brewers offense ranked 7th in Major League Baseball with an average of 4.69 runs per game. In 2025, the Brewers ranked tied for 2nd in the Majors in team batting average (.258) and on-base percentage (.332) and 3rd in runs per game (4.98).Dawson is a 2012 graduate of Olathe North High School in Kansas, which is about 25 miles Southwest of Kauffman Stadium. He played collegiately at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kan.His coaching career began in 2015, when he coached the Kansas City Bullets college prep baseball program and was the Hitting Coach and the Strength Coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kan. He spent one year as the Hitting and Pitching Coach at Marshalltown Community College in Iowa in 2019.Later in 2019, he joined the Seattle Mariners organization as a Hitting Coach for their Arizona Rookie League team. In 2020, he was a Hitting Strategist at the Mariners Alternate Training Site, and in 2021, he became Seattle’s Minor League Hitting Coordinator.The Royals expect to add another coach to the hitting department soon.

⚾ Royals hire Connor Dawson as hitting coach

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks host the Class 5A Regional round of playoffs as they match up against Hays High School tonight at Gowans Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Hutchinson (7-2) is seeded at No. 4 while Hays comes in at 7-2 seeded No. 5. This game ia a rematch of last years Sectional match up that Hays won 28-0 to move on and ended Hutch Highs season.

Fans can tune in starting at 6 p.m. with the Kansas Kickoff Show from Kpreps and KSHSAA Covered, followed at 6:30 p.m. by the Salthawk Pregame Show presented by Papa John’s Pizza.

The award-winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew will have the call, with Glen Grunwald on play-by-play, broadcast booth guest David Foster&nbsp; providing analysis, and Matt Peterson producing the video stream on the Hutch High Hudl channel beginning at 6:50 p.

&nbsp; Fans can catch the game on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM, with audio streaming on kwbwradio.com and pay-per-view video streaming on hutchpost.com as well as on the Hutch High Hudl.com channel beginning at 6:50pm. CL<a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/hutchinson/organization/8/hutchinson-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0Mjc1MTM2OQ%3D%3D">ICK HERE!</a>

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 <figcaption>Game Day - Hutch High vs Hays High in Regional Football Playoffs at Gowans Stadium tonight.</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks host the Class 5A Regional round of playoffs as they match up against Hays High School tonight at Gowans Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.Hutchinson (7-2) is seeded at No. 4 while Hays comes in at 7-2 seeded No. 5. This game ia a rematch of last years Sectional match up that Hays won 28-0 to move on and ended Hutch Highs season.Fans can tune in starting at 6 p.m. with the Kansas Kickoff Show from Kpreps and KSHSAA Covered, followed at 6:30 p.m. by the Salthawk Pregame Show presented by Papa John’s Pizza.The award-winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew will have the call, with Glen Grunwald on play-by-play, broadcast booth guest David Foster&nbsp; providing analysis, and Matt Peterson producing the video stream on the Hutch High Hudl channel beginning at 6:50 p.&nbsp; Fans can catch the game on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM, with audio streaming on kwbwradio.com and pay-per-view video streaming on hutchpost.com as well as on the Hutch High Hudl.com channel beginning at 6:50pm. CL<a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/hutchinson/organization/8/hutchinson-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0Mjc1MTM2OQ%3D%3D">ICK HERE!</a><div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3002426?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>

🏈🎥🎧 Hutch High hosts Hays in Regional playoff game tonight

The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team faces a pair of undefeated opponents this weekend at the annual BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic at the Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons (3-0) will play Southwestern Christian (2-0) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Lamar (2-0) at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Dodge City (1-1) is the fourth team in this year's field.

Both Hutchinson games will be broadcast live on KHUT-FM (102.9) beginning at 7:15 p.m nightly. All four men's games will be streamed live on the Blue Dragon Sports Network.

The Blue Dragons come off a 102-73 victory over Metropolitan Community College on Tuesday night for their 18th-straight home-opening victory. The Blue Dragons shot 61.7 percent, the seventh-best single-game shot percentage in program history.

<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/cannon_bobby_almy">Bobby Cannon</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/shaw_kyrell_v507">Kyrell Shaw</a>&nbsp;scored 18 points each to lead the Blue Dragons, while freshman Chuider Dorar had 15 points and six blocked shots. Dorar has 15 blocked shots through three games.

The Blue Dragons matched up against Southwestern Christian last season in the BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic and outlasted the Rams 99-94 in overtime.

This season the Rams defeated Tyler 80-79 in overtime. Donny Thomas had 27 points with six 3-point goals to lead the Rams over the Apaches. SWC also defeated Paris 72-64.

Lamar opened the season with a 96-75 win over Central Wyoming and is 1-0 against the Jayhawk Conference this season after a 93-84 win on Tuesday over Colby. The Runnin' Lopes have four players averaging 14.0 points or more through two games led by Ahmed Cisse's 18.5 points per game. The Runnin' Lopes enter the game averaging 94.5 points per game offensively.

This is the fifth season for the BSN Sports Tip-off Classic. The Blue Dragons are 8-0 through the first four seasons. Southwestern Christian is the first repeat opponent for Hutchinson in BSN Classic history.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762526178259.jpeg" alt="Chudier Dorar and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team takes a 3-0 record into this weekend's BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic at the Sports Arena. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)" />
 <figcaption>Chudier Dorar and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team takes a 3-0 record into this weekend's BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic at the Sports Arena. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team faces a pair of undefeated opponents this weekend at the annual BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic at the Sports Arena.The Blue Dragons (3-0) will play Southwestern Christian (2-0) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Lamar (2-0) at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Dodge City (1-1) is the fourth team in this year's field.Both Hutchinson games will be broadcast live on KHUT-FM (102.9) beginning at 7:15 p.m nightly. All four men's games will be streamed live on the Blue Dragon Sports Network.<div>BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL Hutchinson (3-0) at BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic When: Friday-Saturday, November 7-8 Friday Schedule 3 p.m.&nbsp;&ndash; Dodge City (1-1) vs. Lamar (2-0) 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;&ndash; Hutchinson (3-0) vs. Southwestern Christian (2-0) Saturday Schedule 3 p.m.&nbsp;&ndash; Dodge City vs. Southwestern Christian 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;&ndash; Hutchinson vs. Lamar Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena Radio&nbsp;(Hutchinson games only):&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9), 7:15 p.m. each day; Sean Boston (PBP), Dan Naccarato (Color)</a> Video&nbsp;(All games):&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/information/Athletics_Tab/BDSN_Schedule">Blue Dragon Sports Network</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/files/Game_4-5_BSN_Tipoff_Classic_-_men.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a></div>The Blue Dragons come off a 102-73 victory over Metropolitan Community College on Tuesday night for their 18th-straight home-opening victory. The Blue Dragons shot 61.7 percent, the seventh-best single-game shot percentage in program history.<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/cannon_bobby_almy">Bobby Cannon</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/shaw_kyrell_v507">Kyrell Shaw</a>&nbsp;scored 18 points each to lead the Blue Dragons, while freshman Chuider Dorar had 15 points and six blocked shots. Dorar has 15 blocked shots through three games.The Blue Dragons matched up against Southwestern Christian last season in the BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic and outlasted the Rams 99-94 in overtime.This season the Rams defeated Tyler 80-79 in overtime. Donny Thomas had 27 points with six 3-point goals to lead the Rams over the Apaches. SWC also defeated Paris 72-64.Lamar opened the season with a 96-75 win over Central Wyoming and is 1-0 against the Jayhawk Conference this season after a 93-84 win on Tuesday over Colby. The Runnin' Lopes have four players averaging 14.0 points or more through two games led by Ahmed Cisse's 18.5 points per game. The Runnin' Lopes enter the game averaging 94.5 points per game offensively.This is the fifth season for the BSN Sports Tip-off Classic. The Blue Dragons are 8-0 through the first four seasons. Southwestern Christian is the first repeat opponent for Hutchinson in BSN Classic history.

🏀 Dragons aim to continue strong start at BSN

The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team plays its 2025-26 home opener this weekend at the BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic.

The 13th-ranked Blue Dragons (2-0) will play the NEO Lady Norse (2-0) at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Neosho County (1-2) at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Sports Arena. Cloud County is the fourth team in the field and will play Neosho County at NEO at 1 p.m. each day.

Both Hutchinson games will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) at 5:15 p.m. both days with Sean Boston (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (Color) calling the action. All four games will be streamed live on the Blue Dragon Sports Network.

The Blue Dragons earned two strong victories last week at the State Fair Classic in Sedalia, Missouri. Hutchinson defeated Southeast (NE) 77-58 and Triton College 87-59. The Blue Dragons shot 50 percent or better in both games.

Sophomore guard&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/duncan_katie_ltx7">Katie Duncan</a>&nbsp;posted back-to-back career highs of 19 and 24 points last week. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/anthon_noelle_xf5w">Noelle Anthon</a>&nbsp;had her first career double-double against Triton and averaged 11.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/barber_kamyra_spfy">KaMyra Barber</a>&nbsp;averaged 19.0 points and 10.0 rebounds for her first career double-double.

NEO has started the season 2-0 with victories over Wabash Valley (76-58) and Olney Central (81-56). Ana Carolina had 38 points in two games last week to lead the Lady Norse.

Neosho County opened the season with two losses to Lamar and Western Oklahoma State before defeating Redlands 75-71 on Tuesday in El Reno, Oklahoma. Chloe Parker and Jessica Houston had 14 and 12 points, respectively, to lead the Panthers to their first win of the season.

The Blue Dragons enter the new season with a 33-game homecourt winning streak, the second-longest homecourt streak in program history.

Hutchinson has won 10 consecutive home openers and are 46-5 all-time in openers at the Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons are 8-0 since BSN Sports started sponsoring this Classic.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762526111351.jpeg" alt="Noelle Anthon and the Blue Dragon women's basketball team play a pair of games this weekend in the BSN Sports Tipoff Classic at the Sports Arena." />
 <figcaption>Noelle Anthon and the Blue Dragon women's basketball team play a pair of games this weekend in the BSN Sports Tipoff Classic at the Sports Arena.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team plays its 2025-26 home opener this weekend at the BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic.The 13th-ranked Blue Dragons (2-0) will play the NEO Lady Norse (2-0) at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Neosho County (1-2) at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Sports Arena. Cloud County is the fourth team in the field and will play Neosho County at NEO at 1 p.m. each day.Both Hutchinson games will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) at 5:15 p.m. both days with Sean Boston (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (Color) calling the action. All four games will be streamed live on the Blue Dragon Sports Network.<div>BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 13 Hutchinson (2-0) at BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic When: Friday-Saturday, November 7-8 Friday Schedule 1 p.m.&nbsp;&ndash; Cloud County (0-1) vs. Neosho County (1-2) 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;&ndash; Hutchinson (2-0) vs. NEO (2-0) Saturday Schedule 1 p.m.&nbsp;&ndash; Cloud County vs. NEO 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;&ndash; Hutchinson vs. Neosho County Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena Radio (Hutchinson games only):&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KHUT-FM (102.9), 5:15 p.m. each day; Sean Boston (PBP), Dan Naccarato (Color)</a> Video (All games):&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/information/Athletics_Tab/BDSN_Schedule">Blue Dragon Sports Network</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/files/Game_3-4_BSN_Sports_Tipoff_Classic-Women.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a></div>The Blue Dragons earned two strong victories last week at the State Fair Classic in Sedalia, Missouri. Hutchinson defeated Southeast (NE) 77-58 and Triton College 87-59. The Blue Dragons shot 50 percent or better in both games.Sophomore guard&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/duncan_katie_ltx7">Katie Duncan</a>&nbsp;posted back-to-back career highs of 19 and 24 points last week. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/anthon_noelle_xf5w">Noelle Anthon</a>&nbsp;had her first career double-double against Triton and averaged 11.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/barber_kamyra_spfy">KaMyra Barber</a>&nbsp;averaged 19.0 points and 10.0 rebounds for her first career double-double.NEO has started the season 2-0 with victories over Wabash Valley (76-58) and Olney Central (81-56). Ana Carolina had 38 points in two games last week to lead the Lady Norse.Neosho County opened the season with two losses to Lamar and Western Oklahoma State before defeating Redlands 75-71 on Tuesday in El Reno, Oklahoma. Chloe Parker and Jessica Houston had 14 and 12 points, respectively, to lead the Panthers to their first win of the season.The Blue Dragons enter the new season with a 33-game homecourt winning streak, the second-longest homecourt streak in program history.Hutchinson has won 10 consecutive home openers and are 46-5 all-time in openers at the Sports Arena.The Blue Dragons are 8-0 since BSN Sports started sponsoring this Classic.&nbsp;

🏀 No. 13 Dragons play home opener at BSN Classic

All games kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday unless otherwise noted

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 </figure>All games kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday unless otherwise noted<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/Football/State/1/1">CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL BRACKETS FROM THE KSHSAA</a><h2>Class 5A</h2><ol>
 <li>No. 4 Hutchinson (7-2)&nbsp;vs. No. 5 Hays (7-2)</li>
 </ol><h2>Class 4A</h2><ol>
 <li>No. 3 Wamego (7-2) vs.&nbsp;No. 6 Buhler (6-3) — 6:00 p.m.</li>
 </ol><h2>Class 3A</h2><ol>
 <li>No. 4 Pratt (8-1)&nbsp;vs. No. 5 Hugoton (8-1)</li><li>No. 2 Rock Creek (9-0) vs.&nbsp;No. 7 Hesston (6-3)&nbsp;— 6:00 p.m.</li>
 </ol><h2>Class 2A</h2><ol>
 <li>No. 4 Phillipsburg (6-3) vs. No. 5 Haven (7-2) — 6:00 p.m.</li>
 </ol><h2>Class 1A</h2><ol>
 <li>No. 1 Sterling (9-0)&nbsp;vs. No. 9 Marion (7-2)</li><li>No. 4 Republic County (8-1) vs.&nbsp;No. 5 Hutchinson Trinity Catholic (7-2)</li><li>No. 3 Inman (8-1) vs. No. 6 Moundridge (7-2)</li>
 </ol><h2>8-Man Division I</h2><ol>
 <li>Lyndon (8-0) vs. Little River (8-1)</li>
 </ol><h2>8-Man Division II</h2><ol>
 <li>Hutchinson Central Christian (9-0)&nbsp;vs. Logan/Palco (7-2) — 6:00 p.m.</li>
 </ol>

🏈 Week 10 Hutch Post area high school football schedule

🎧🏈 High school second-round playoffs tonight; 🏀 HutchCC hosting BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic

Independence (4-5, 2-3) at No. 12 Iowa Central (5-3), noon No. 14 Garden City (5-3, 2-2) at Highland (0-8, 0-4), 1 p.m. No. 8 Coffeyville (5-3, 3-1) at Dodge City (1-7, 1-3), 1 p.m. No. 2 Iowa Western (7-1) at No. 11 Butler (5-2, 3-2), 5 p.m.

Bethel (3-6, 1-2) at No. 23 Evangel (7-2, 3-0), 1 p.m. Tabor (3-6, 1-2) at Bethany (3-6, 1-2), 1 p.m. Avila (1-8, 1-2) at Ottawa (4-5, 2-1), 1 p.m. Sterling (1-8, 0-3) at No. 4 Friends (9-0, 3-0), 1 p.m. No. 18 McPherson (8-1, 2-1) at Kansas Wesleyan (6-3, 2-1), 1 p.m. Southwestern (6-3, 1-2) at Saint Mary (3-6, 1-2), 2 p.m.

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 </figure><h2>KJCCC</h2>Independence (4-5, 2-3) at No. 12 Iowa Central (5-3), noon No. 14 Garden City (5-3, 2-2) at Highland (0-8, 0-4), 1 p.m. No. 8 Coffeyville (5-3, 3-1) at Dodge City (1-7, 1-3), 1 p.m. No. 2 Iowa Western (7-1) at No. 11 Butler (5-2, 3-2), 5 p.m.<h2>KCAC</h2>Bethel (3-6, 1-2) at No. 23 Evangel (7-2, 3-0), 1 p.m. Tabor (3-6, 1-2) at Bethany (3-6, 1-2), 1 p.m. Avila (1-8, 1-2) at Ottawa (4-5, 2-1), 1 p.m. Sterling (1-8, 0-3) at No. 4 Friends (9-0, 3-0), 1 p.m. No. 18 McPherson (8-1, 2-1) at Kansas Wesleyan (6-3, 2-1), 1 p.m. Southwestern (6-3, 1-2) at Saint Mary (3-6, 1-2), 2 p.m.<h2>MIAA</h2>Missouri Southern (3-6, 1-6) at Central Oklahoma (4-5, 4-3), 1 p.m. No. 5 Pittsburg State (7-2, 6-1) at Central Missouri (4-5, 4-3), 1 p.m. Emporia State (4-5, 3-4) at Washburn (2-7, 1-6), 1 p.m. Missouri Western (3-6, 2-5) at No. 11 Northwest Missouri (8-1, 7-0), 1:30 p.m.