Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 12:45 p.m. Tipoff: 1 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato

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Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 2:45 p.m. Tipoff: 3 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato

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 </figure><h2>No. 19 HutchCC women vs. Cowley</h2>Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 12:45 p.m. Tipoff: 1 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9) 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. No. 21 Cowley</h2>Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 2:45 p.m. Tipoff: 3 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a>

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bishop Carroll swept Hutchinson on opening night of the Allen Samuels Classic on Friday at the Salthawk Activity Center, taking both the girls’ and boys’ contests as the high school basketball season tipped off.

The Golden Eagle girls rallied past Hutchinson 53-41 after the Salthawks opened the game on a 9-0 run and later built a 26-16 halftime lead. Carroll turned the momentum by forcing turnovers and exploiting Hutchinson’s foul trouble, limiting the Salthawks to just four third-quarter points.

Freshman Danai Morgan led Hutchinson with 15 points before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Avery McCorry powered Bishop Carroll with 16.

In the boys’ matchup, Bishop Carroll led 40-25 at halftime and never relinquished control, rolling to a 70-41 victory. Brody Kreutzer scored 24 to pace the Golden Eagles, who shot 7 of 9 from beyond the arc and displayed balanced scoring throughout.

Hutchinson’s Lamar Govain led the Salthawks with eight points. Hutch showed early promise with an 8-0 run to tie the game at 18 in the second quarter, but Carroll’s efficiency on the perimeter proved too much to overcome.

In the afternoon games, the Andover Central girls defeated Great Bend 41-23, while the Great Bend boys dominated Andover Central 78-51 behind Ian Premer’s 30-point performance.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bishop Carroll swept Hutchinson on opening night of the Allen Samuels Classic on Friday at the Salthawk Activity Center, taking both the girls’ and boys’ contests as the high school basketball season tipped off.The Golden Eagle girls rallied past Hutchinson 53-41 after the Salthawks opened the game on a 9-0 run and later built a 26-16 halftime lead. Carroll turned the momentum by forcing turnovers and exploiting Hutchinson’s foul trouble, limiting the Salthawks to just four third-quarter points.Freshman Danai Morgan led Hutchinson with 15 points before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Avery McCorry powered Bishop Carroll with 16.In the boys’ matchup, Bishop Carroll led 40-25 at halftime and never relinquished control, rolling to a 70-41 victory. Brody Kreutzer scored 24 to pace the Golden Eagles, who shot 7 of 9 from beyond the arc and displayed balanced scoring throughout.Hutchinson’s Lamar Govain led the Salthawks with eight points. Hutch showed early promise with an 8-0 run to tie the game at 18 in the second quarter, but Carroll’s efficiency on the perimeter proved too much to overcome.In the afternoon games, the Andover Central girls defeated Great Bend 41-23, while the Great Bend boys dominated Andover Central 78-51 behind Ian Premer’s 30-point performance.

🏀 Hutch High gets swept by Bishop Carroll in opening night of Allen Samuel Classic

Collin Klein called it a "Dream Come True" as he was introduced to a cheering crowd as the new head football coach at Kansas State University on Friday.

Klein spoke in front of an audience at the Morgan Family Arena on the K-State campus. He praised the Kansas State football competitive spirit, touched on the physicality of the game., the need for resilience to adversity and steps necessary to excel. He was presented with a&nbsp; jersey bearing the number 7.

Klein pledged that K-State will be aggressive in moving the program forward, will play hard and with a schematic advantage.&nbsp; "I love challenges" and noted that&nbsp; he wants to take the program where it hasn't been before."

Collin Klein recruited many of the Wildcat players during an earlier stint as the offensive coordinator at Kansas State. He succeeds Chris Kleiman, who is retiring after seven years as the head coach.&nbsp;

Klein is the 36th head football coach in KSU history. He returns to Kansas State after two years as the offensive coordinator for Texas A&amp;M, and will continue to also serve in that capacity for the Aggies during the upcoming college football playoffs.

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 </figure>Collin Klein called it a "Dream Come True" as he was introduced to a cheering crowd as the new head football coach at Kansas State University on Friday.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Introducing the 36th head coach in program history, <a href="https://twitter.com/CK_KleinCollin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CK_KleinCollin</a> <a href="https://t.co/na02g1Oi6T">pic.twitter.com/na02g1Oi6T</a>&mdash; K-State Football (@KStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1997099888291545307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Klein spoke in front of an audience at the Morgan Family Arena on the K-State campus. He praised the Kansas State football competitive spirit, touched on the physicality of the game., the need for resilience to adversity and steps necessary to excel. He was presented with a&nbsp; jersey bearing the number 7.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Family first <a href="https://t.co/nqPrmp7bob">pic.twitter.com/nqPrmp7bob</a>&mdash; K-State Football (@KStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1997042597248839970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Klein pledged that K-State will be aggressive in moving the program forward, will play hard and with a schematic advantage.&nbsp; "I love challenges" and noted that&nbsp; he wants to take the program where it hasn't been before."Collin Klein recruited many of the Wildcat players during an earlier stint as the offensive coordinator at Kansas State. He succeeds Chris Kleiman, who is retiring after seven years as the head coach.&nbsp;Klein is the 36th head football coach in KSU history. He returns to Kansas State after two years as the offensive coordinator for Texas A&amp;M, and will continue to also serve in that capacity for the Aggies during the upcoming college football playoffs.

🏈 Collin Klein introduced as the new K-State head football coach

The Hutchinson Community College football team preps for its fourth appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football National Semifinals on Saturday at Gowans Stadium.

The top-ranked Blue Dragons (10-0) will play host to fourth-seed Northwest Mississippi (10-1) at 6:02 p.m. in the second national semifinal. No. 3 Tyler plays at No. 2 Iowa Western on Friday in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Rob Dreher (color) calling the action.

ESPN+ will stream the game beginning at 6 p.m. with Daniel Gillman (PBP) and Kienan Dixon (color) on the call.

The Blue Dragons make their 30th all-time NJCAA postseason appearance and fifth overall in the NJCAA National Playoffs since the body instituted the current playoff system in 2018. The Blue Dragons were national champions in 2020-21 and 2024, national runner-up in 2022 and national semifinalist in 2023.

The Rangers make their first national playoff appearance. Northwest Mississippi has won two national championships in 1982 and 1992.

The Blue Dragons ride a 14-game winning streak into the national semifinals, which ties for the third-longest win streak in program history. The Blue Dragons went 5-0 against nationally ranked opponents this season, which includes a regular-season-closing 27-14 win over No. 14 Garden City on November 22 at Gowans Stadium.

The Rangers (10-1) are on an eight-game winning streak with MACCC playoff victories over No. 5 Copiah-Lincoln, 28-27 in the semifinals and over No. 5 Mississippi Gulf Coast, 16-13, in the championship game. The Rangers are 6-0 at home and 4-1 in road games this season.

Both teams figured prominently in their respective league's postseason awards lists in 2025.

Head coach Drew Dallas, who guided the Blue Dragons to the 10-win mark for the fourth-straight season, was named the Jayhawk Conference Coach of the Year.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>, was named the league's co-Offensive Player of the Year and defensive end&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/wiley_darius_xg0z">Darius Wiley</a>&nbsp;was named the KJCCC's Defensive Player of the Year. Overall the Dragons had eight first-team selections, eight second-team selections and nine honorable mention players.

Ranger head coach Benjy Parker was named the Region 23 Coach of the Year and 23 players earned all-region honors. Defensive Tackle Jaylen Thomas was the MACCC North Division Defensive Player of the Year.

The Blue Dragon/Rangers winner advances to the NJCAA Championship game at 6 p.m. on December 17 at Bain-Schafer Buffalo Stadium in Canyon, TX.

BLUE DRAGON POSTSEASON HISTORYThe Blue Dragons make their 30th all-time NJCAA postseason appearance, fifth overall appearance in the NJCAA Playoffs and fourth-straight appearance in the national semifinals.

Overall the Blue Dragons are 18-9-2 in NJCAA postseason appearances. The Blue Dragons are 4-2 in the NJCAA Playoffs with national championships in the 2020-21 season and 2024 season. The Blue Dragons are 2-1 in the national semifinals and 2-1 in national championship games.

NOTING THE BLUE DRAGONS+ Offensively, the Blue Dragons currently rank No. 13 in the NJCAA in total offense (400.7 ypg), second in scoring average (44.0 ppg), 12th in rushing yards (184.5 ypg) and 15th in passing yards (216.2 ypg).

+ Defensively, the Blue Dragons are first in the NJCAA in defensive scoring average (10.0 ppg), third in total yards allowed per game (213.5 ypg), second in rushing yards allowed (55.9 ypg) and eighth in passing defense (157.6).

+ Quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;ranks 18th in the NJCAA in passing at 180.7 yards per game. His 60.8 percent completion percentage is 13th in the NJCAA and his 20 touchdown passes rank sixth in the nation. Johnson also has 465 rushing yards on 109 carries with six rushing touchdowns.

+ With three different three-receiving touchdown games this season, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>&nbsp;is tied for the NJCAA lead with 12 touchdowns. His 42 receptions rank 17th, while his yards per game (72.5) and yards per reception (17.3) both rank sixth and eighth, respectively. L.T. Robinson has 23 catches for 382 yards with two touchdowns.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;has 22 receptions for 216 yards and two touchdowns.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/shaw_iii_bobby_ltrx">Bobby Shaw III</a>&nbsp;has 21 catches for 269 yards and two touchdowns.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/mclaughlin_eddie_bpds">Eddie McLaughlin</a>&nbsp;has 21 receptions for 280 yards and three touchdowns.

+ The Blue Dragons have been running back by committee so far this season. Running back&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/harvey_lekedrin_b9ot">Lekedrin Harvey</a>&nbsp;has 304 yards, Ravelle Leak has 217 yards on 27 carries and a 93-yard touchdown to his credit. In four games,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/smith_kade_2uit">Kade Smith</a>&nbsp;has 167 yards and five touchdowns.

+ Linebacker&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109">Teegan Haines</a>&nbsp;leads the Blue Dragons with 71 total tackles.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/wiley_darius_xg0z">Darius Wiley</a>&nbsp;has 47 tackles and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/henson_k.j._0bwy">K.J. Henson</a>&nbsp;has 71 tackles.

+ Wiley has team highs with 19.0 tackles for loss and 8.5 quarterback sacks. J'lynn Allen has 8.0 sacks and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/moorer_kevin_g4lb">Kevin Moorer</a>&nbsp;has 7.5 sacks. As a team, the Dragons have 47 sacks.

+ With two picks against Butler, M.J. Graham has re-taken the team lead in interceptions from&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/allen_da-mun_9wzy">Da'Mun Allen</a>&nbsp;with six. Allen has four, including a two-interception game against Dodge City. The Blue Dragon defense has forced 34 takeaways (17 interceptions, 17 fumble recoveries) this season.

+ Freshman kicker Alejandro de la Poza is now 12 of 16 on field goals with a long of 41 yards. He is the sixth Blue Dragon in program history with 10 or more field goals in a single season. He is 49 of 52 on extra-point tries. He has 29 touchbacks on 40 kickoffs..

+ Punter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/moore_denzel_wu59">Denzel More</a>&nbsp;is averaging 41.7 yards per punt on 39 attempts this season with a long of 63 yards. More has 13 punts inside the 20-yard line.

+ The Blue Dragons now has a school-record nine blocked kicks through 10 games this season. Defensive lineman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/manns_jeffrey_uxl0">Jeffrey Manns</a>&nbsp;has three blocked extra points in two games. Manns' block against Iowa Western on September 6 was a key three-point swing as&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/sells_jack_75m2">Jack Sells</a>&nbsp;returned the block 102 yards for a defensive two-point conversion.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/wiley_darius_xg0z">Darius Wiley</a>, J'lynn Allen (two blocks),&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/hill_amir_4po7">Amir Hill</a>&nbsp;(two blocks) and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/bruce_aiden_e29e">Aiden Bruce</a>&nbsp;all have blocks this season.

+&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;now has five career kickoff/punt returns for touchdowns, including a kickoff and two punt returns for scores this season. He is averaging 31.4 yards on 12 kickoff returns and 13.8 yards on 18 punt returns.

NOTING NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI+ Northwest Mississippi is the No. 3 scoring defense in the NJCAA allowing 14.4 points per game. The Rangers are No. 5 in total defense (252.2 ypg), No. 1 in rushing defense (50.4 ypg) and 24th in pass defense (202.4 ypg).

+ Offensively, the Rangers average 34.1 points per game, which is ninth in the NJCAA. They are 35th in total offense at 400.3 yards per game. Northwest Mississippi ranks 13th in rushing at 80.9 yards and 14th in passing at 219.4 yards per game.

+ Freshman quarterback Neko Fann has completed 64.3 percent of his passes (160 of 249) for 2,061 yards with 20 touchdowns and four interceptions.

+ Freshman running back Julius Pope leads the Rangers with 729 rush yards on 1120 carries, averaging 6.1 yards per carry with eight touchdowns. Jarvis Durr has 363 yards with three scores, Aidan Glover has 334 yards and five touchdowns and Ja Keyes has 325 yards and two touchdowns.

+ Northwest has four players with 32 or more receptions this season. Britten Traylor has a team-high 36 receptions for 429 yards. M.J. Johnson has 34 catches for 442 yards and six scores. Keon Hutchins has a team-high 635 yards on 34 receptions with six touchdowns. Pope has 32 receptions for 355 yards and three touchdowns.

+ A pair of linebackers lead the Rangers defensively. Rase Jones has 54 tackles with three sackes and 6.5 tackles for loss. Jerry Wall III has 52 tackles with five sacks. Myles Miller has a team-high seven sacks.

+ Hayden Wolfe is one of the top kickers in the country, going 14 of 19 on field goals with a long of 51 yards. he his 45 of 46 on extra points. Wolfe is also the Rangers' punter, who averages 38.7 yards per punt with a long of 61 and 20 punts placed inside the 20-yard line.

+ Quincy Phillips Jr. is Northwest's top return specialist. He is averaging 23.4 yards per kickoff return on 13 returns with a long of 39. He averages 13.2 yards per punt return with one touchdown.

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 </figure>Blue Dragon Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College football team preps for its fourth appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football National Semifinals on Saturday at Gowans Stadium.The top-ranked Blue Dragons (10-0) will play host to fourth-seed Northwest Mississippi (10-1) at 6:02 p.m. in the second national semifinal. No. 3 Tyler plays at No. 2 Iowa Western on Friday in Council Bluffs, Iowa.The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Rob Dreher (color) calling the action.ESPN+ will stream the game beginning at 6 p.m. with Daniel Gillman (PBP) and Kienan Dixon (color) on the call.<div>BLUE DRAGON FOOTBALL No. 1 Hutchinson (10-0) vs. No. 4 Northwest Mississippi (10-1) NJCAA Division I National Semifinals When: Saturday, December 6, 2026 Where: Gowans Stadium, Hutchinson, KS Kickoff: 6:02 p.m. Radio:<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 5:30 p.m. -- Sean Boston (PBP), Rob Dreher (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/watch/">ESPN+, 6:00 p.m. -- Daniel Gillman (PBP), Kienan Dixon (color)</a> X:@bluedragonsport <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/files/Game_11_-_Northwest_Mississippi.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a></div>The Blue Dragons make their 30th all-time NJCAA postseason appearance and fifth overall in the NJCAA National Playoffs since the body instituted the current playoff system in 2018. The Blue Dragons were national champions in 2020-21 and 2024, national runner-up in 2022 and national semifinalist in 2023.The Rangers make their first national playoff appearance. Northwest Mississippi has won two national championships in 1982 and 1992.The Blue Dragons ride a 14-game winning streak into the national semifinals, which ties for the third-longest win streak in program history. The Blue Dragons went 5-0 against nationally ranked opponents this season, which includes a regular-season-closing 27-14 win over No. 14 Garden City on November 22 at Gowans Stadium.The Rangers (10-1) are on an eight-game winning streak with MACCC playoff victories over No. 5 Copiah-Lincoln, 28-27 in the semifinals and over No. 5 Mississippi Gulf Coast, 16-13, in the championship game. The Rangers are 6-0 at home and 4-1 in road games this season.Both teams figured prominently in their respective league's postseason awards lists in 2025.Head coach Drew Dallas, who guided the Blue Dragons to the 10-win mark for the fourth-straight season, was named the Jayhawk Conference Coach of the Year.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>, was named the league's co-Offensive Player of the Year and defensive end&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/wiley_darius_xg0z">Darius Wiley</a>&nbsp;was named the KJCCC's Defensive Player of the Year. Overall the Dragons had eight first-team selections, eight second-team selections and nine honorable mention players.Ranger head coach Benjy Parker was named the Region 23 Coach of the Year and 23 players earned all-region honors. Defensive Tackle Jaylen Thomas was the MACCC North Division Defensive Player of the Year.The Blue Dragon/Rangers winner advances to the NJCAA Championship game at 6 p.m. on December 17 at Bain-Schafer Buffalo Stadium in Canyon, TX.BLUE DRAGON POSTSEASON HISTORYThe Blue Dragons make their 30th all-time NJCAA postseason appearance, fifth overall appearance in the NJCAA Playoffs and fourth-straight appearance in the national semifinals.Overall the Blue Dragons are 18-9-2 in NJCAA postseason appearances. The Blue Dragons are 4-2 in the NJCAA Playoffs with national championships in the 2020-21 season and 2024 season. The Blue Dragons are 2-1 in the national semifinals and 2-1 in national championship games.NOTING THE BLUE DRAGONS+ Offensively, the Blue Dragons currently rank No. 13 in the NJCAA in total offense (400.7 ypg), second in scoring average (44.0 ppg), 12th in rushing yards (184.5 ypg) and 15th in passing yards (216.2 ypg).+ Defensively, the Blue Dragons are first in the NJCAA in defensive scoring average (10.0 ppg), third in total yards allowed per game (213.5 ypg), second in rushing yards allowed (55.9 ypg) and eighth in passing defense (157.6).+ Quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;ranks 18th in the NJCAA in passing at 180.7 yards per game. His 60.8 percent completion percentage is 13th in the NJCAA and his 20 touchdown passes rank sixth in the nation. Johnson also has 465 rushing yards on 109 carries with six rushing touchdowns.+ With three different three-receiving touchdown games this season, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>&nbsp;is tied for the NJCAA lead with 12 touchdowns. His 42 receptions rank 17th, while his yards per game (72.5) and yards per reception (17.3) both rank sixth and eighth, respectively. L.T. Robinson has 23 catches for 382 yards with two touchdowns.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;has 22 receptions for 216 yards and two touchdowns.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/shaw_iii_bobby_ltrx">Bobby Shaw III</a>&nbsp;has 21 catches for 269 yards and two touchdowns.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/mclaughlin_eddie_bpds">Eddie McLaughlin</a>&nbsp;has 21 receptions for 280 yards and three touchdowns.+ The Blue Dragons have been running back by committee so far this season. Running back&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/harvey_lekedrin_b9ot">Lekedrin Harvey</a>&nbsp;has 304 yards, Ravelle Leak has 217 yards on 27 carries and a 93-yard touchdown to his credit. In four games,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/smith_kade_2uit">Kade Smith</a>&nbsp;has 167 yards and five touchdowns.+ Linebacker&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109">Teegan Haines</a>&nbsp;leads the Blue Dragons with 71 total tackles.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/wiley_darius_xg0z">Darius Wiley</a>&nbsp;has 47 tackles and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/henson_k.j._0bwy">K.J. Henson</a>&nbsp;has 71 tackles.+ Wiley has team highs with 19.0 tackles for loss and 8.5 quarterback sacks. J'lynn Allen has 8.0 sacks and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/moorer_kevin_g4lb">Kevin Moorer</a>&nbsp;has 7.5 sacks. As a team, the Dragons have 47 sacks.+ With two picks against Butler, M.J. Graham has re-taken the team lead in interceptions from&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/allen_da-mun_9wzy">Da'Mun Allen</a>&nbsp;with six. Allen has four, including a two-interception game against Dodge City. The Blue Dragon defense has forced 34 takeaways (17 interceptions, 17 fumble recoveries) this season.+ Freshman kicker Alejandro de la Poza is now 12 of 16 on field goals with a long of 41 yards. He is the sixth Blue Dragon in program history with 10 or more field goals in a single season. He is 49 of 52 on extra-point tries. He has 29 touchbacks on 40 kickoffs..+ Punter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/moore_denzel_wu59">Denzel More</a>&nbsp;is averaging 41.7 yards per punt on 39 attempts this season with a long of 63 yards. More has 13 punts inside the 20-yard line.+ The Blue Dragons now has a school-record nine blocked kicks through 10 games this season. Defensive lineman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/manns_jeffrey_uxl0">Jeffrey Manns</a>&nbsp;has three blocked extra points in two games. Manns' block against Iowa Western on September 6 was a key three-point swing as&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/sells_jack_75m2">Jack Sells</a>&nbsp;returned the block 102 yards for a defensive two-point conversion.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/wiley_darius_xg0z">Darius Wiley</a>, J'lynn Allen (two blocks),&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/hill_amir_4po7">Amir Hill</a>&nbsp;(two blocks) and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/bruce_aiden_e29e">Aiden Bruce</a>&nbsp;all have blocks this season.+&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;now has five career kickoff/punt returns for touchdowns, including a kickoff and two punt returns for scores this season. He is averaging 31.4 yards on 12 kickoff returns and 13.8 yards on 18 punt returns.NOTING NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI+ Northwest Mississippi is the No. 3 scoring defense in the NJCAA allowing 14.4 points per game. The Rangers are No. 5 in total defense (252.2 ypg), No. 1 in rushing defense (50.4 ypg) and 24th in pass defense (202.4 ypg).+ Offensively, the Rangers average 34.1 points per game, which is ninth in the NJCAA. They are 35th in total offense at 400.3 yards per game. Northwest Mississippi ranks 13th in rushing at 80.9 yards and 14th in passing at 219.4 yards per game.+ Freshman quarterback Neko Fann has completed 64.3 percent of his passes (160 of 249) for 2,061 yards with 20 touchdowns and four interceptions.+ Freshman running back Julius Pope leads the Rangers with 729 rush yards on 1120 carries, averaging 6.1 yards per carry with eight touchdowns. Jarvis Durr has 363 yards with three scores, Aidan Glover has 334 yards and five touchdowns and Ja Keyes has 325 yards and two touchdowns.+ Northwest has four players with 32 or more receptions this season. Britten Traylor has a team-high 36 receptions for 429 yards. M.J. Johnson has 34 catches for 442 yards and six scores. Keon Hutchins has a team-high 635 yards on 34 receptions with six touchdowns. Pope has 32 receptions for 355 yards and three touchdowns.+ A pair of linebackers lead the Rangers defensively. Rase Jones has 54 tackles with three sackes and 6.5 tackles for loss. Jerry Wall III has 52 tackles with five sacks. Myles Miller has a team-high seven sacks.+ Hayden Wolfe is one of the top kickers in the country, going 14 of 19 on field goals with a long of 51 yards. he his 45 of 46 on extra points. Wolfe is also the Rangers' punter, who averages 38.7 yards per punt with a long of 61 and 20 punts placed inside the 20-yard line.+ Quincy Phillips Jr. is Northwest's top return specialist. He is averaging 23.4 yards per kickoff return on 13 returns with a long of 39. He averages 13.2 yards per punt return with one touchdown.

🏈 No. 1 Dragons meet No. 4 Rangers in NJCAA semifinal

The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team goes after a second-straight win over an NJCAA-ranked opponent when the Cowley Tigers come to the Sports Arena on Saturday.

The Blue Dragons (7-4, 2-3 KJCCC) and No. 21-ranked Tigers (8-2, 3-1) will play at 3 p.m. in a Jayhawk Conference battle at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

The Hutchinson-Barton game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) beginning at 2:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed live exclusively on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 2:45 p.m.

The Blue Dragons got a huge lift on Wednesday when sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/rudolph_lolo_kra8">Lolo Rudolph</a>'s buzzer-beating 3-pointer gave Hutchinson a come-from-behind 58-57 win over No. 15 Barton in Great Bend. The Dragons trailed by as many as 10 points in the second half.

<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/shaw_kyrell_v507">Kyrell Shaw</a>&nbsp;scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the second half for the Blue Dragons.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/cannon_bobby_almy">Bobby Cannon</a>&nbsp;finished with 10 points as Hutchinson avoided a 1-4 start to conference play.

Wednesday's win snapped a seven-game losing streak to Barton.

Entering play on Saturday, the Blue Dragons are averaging 77.6 points per game with Cannon leading individually at 18.3 points and Shaw averaging 17.5 points per game.

Since dropping its KJCCC opener to Dodge City on November 22, Cowley has reeled off wins over Cloud County, Colby and a dominating 96-76 win over No. 10 Coffeyville on Wednesday in Arkansas City. Marcus Smith scored 20 points to lead the Tigers over the Red Ravens. Five other Cowley players scored in double figures as Cowley shot 54.9 percent from the floor with 10 3-point goals.

The Tigers are the fifth-highest scoring team in the KJCCC at 87.3 points per game. Defensively, Cowley ranks third in the KJCCC allowing 70.3 points per game.

Smith is Cowley's leading scorer at 15.1 points per game. Roman Miller averages 14.1 points per game.

The Blue Dragon defense has come to life over the last two games allowing only 55.0 points per game and 33.6 percent shooting.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764987454271.jpeg" alt="Sophomore Lolo Rudolph and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team play the 21st-ranked Cowley Tigers at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sports Arena. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Sophomore Lolo Rudolph and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team play the 21st-ranked Cowley Tigers at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sports Arena. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Blue Dragon Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team goes after a second-straight win over an NJCAA-ranked opponent when the Cowley Tigers come to the Sports Arena on Saturday.The Blue Dragons (7-4, 2-3 KJCCC) and No. 21-ranked Tigers (8-2, 3-1) will play at 3 p.m. in a Jayhawk Conference battle at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The Hutchinson-Barton game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) beginning at 2:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed live exclusively on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 2:45 p.m.<div>BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL Hutchinson (7-4, 2-3) vs. No. 21 Cowley (8-2, 4-1) When: Saturday, December 6, 2026 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Tipoff: 3:00 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), 2:45 p.m. -- Sean Boston (PBP), Dan Naccarato (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=3258472" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 2:45 p.m.</a> Game Sponsor: Great Clips X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/files/Game_12_men_-_Cowley.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a></div>The Blue Dragons got a huge lift on Wednesday when sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/rudolph_lolo_kra8">Lolo Rudolph</a>'s buzzer-beating 3-pointer gave Hutchinson a come-from-behind 58-57 win over No. 15 Barton in Great Bend. The Dragons trailed by as many as 10 points in the second half.<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/shaw_kyrell_v507">Kyrell Shaw</a>&nbsp;scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the second half for the Blue Dragons.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/cannon_bobby_almy">Bobby Cannon</a>&nbsp;finished with 10 points as Hutchinson avoided a 1-4 start to conference play.Wednesday's win snapped a seven-game losing streak to Barton.Entering play on Saturday, the Blue Dragons are averaging 77.6 points per game with Cannon leading individually at 18.3 points and Shaw averaging 17.5 points per game.Since dropping its KJCCC opener to Dodge City on November 22, Cowley has reeled off wins over Cloud County, Colby and a dominating 96-76 win over No. 10 Coffeyville on Wednesday in Arkansas City. Marcus Smith scored 20 points to lead the Tigers over the Red Ravens. Five other Cowley players scored in double figures as Cowley shot 54.9 percent from the floor with 10 3-point goals.The Tigers are the fifth-highest scoring team in the KJCCC at 87.3 points per game. Defensively, Cowley ranks third in the KJCCC allowing 70.3 points per game.Smith is Cowley's leading scorer at 15.1 points per game. Roman Miller averages 14.1 points per game.The Blue Dragon defense has come to life over the last two games allowing only 55.0 points per game and 33.6 percent shooting.

🏀 Dragons go after second-straight ranked opponent Saturday

The last time the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team played the Cowley Tigers, the Blue Dragons suffered a costly late-season upset loss.

The No. 19-ranked Blue Dragons (9-2, 4-1 KJCCC) look to gain a bit of revenge on Saturday when the Tigers (6-4, 2-2 KJCCC) come to the Sports Arena for a 1 p.m. conference tipoff at the Sports Arena.

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) beginning at 12:45 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 beginning at 12:45 p.m.

Last year's 70-60 loss to the Tigers in Arkansas City so damaging was that it cost the Blue Dragons a shot at the outright 2025 KJCCC championship, which eventually was shared with Dodge City.

Entering play on Saturday, the Blue Dragons trail Dodge City by one game in the KJCCC standings. Hutchinson travels to No. 1 Dodge City on Wednesday.

The Blue Dragon defense continues to be tough entering Saturday's game. Over their last five games, the Dragons are allowing 46.0 points per game, the best in the Jayhawk over that span.

Hutchinson comes off a 65-42 win on Wednesday at Barton. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/brown_whitney_uv6o">Whitney Brown</a>&nbsp;led the Blue Dragons with 16 points and seven assists. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/smith_kaia_0ktj">Kaia Smith</a>&nbsp;posted her first double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Blue Dragons limited Barton to 27.1 percent shooting and forced 21 turnovers.

Cowley is off to a 2-2 start in league play with wins over Colby and Cloud County and losses to nationally ranked Dodge City and Coffeyville.

The Tigers lost 67-52 to No. 25 Coffeyville on Wednesday in Arkansas City. Aniyah Burney came off the bench to lead Cowley with 18 points.

Burney is Cowley's leading scorer this season at 13.7 points per game. Megan Simon averages 11.2 points and Saliyah Henderson-Johnson is the third Tiger to average in double figures at 10.6 points per game.

Cowley averages 67.9 points per game offensively and 57.5 points defensively. That defensive average is 66.5 points in the Tigers' four conference games.

Saturday's meeting will be the 60th all-time meeting between Hutchinson and Cowley with the Blue Dragons leading the series 34-25. Since the current conference format began in 2016, the Dragons are 16-3 vs. Cowley.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764987332042.jpeg" alt="Jamya McPherson and the No. 19-ranked Blue Dragon women play host to the Cowley Tigers at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Sports Arena. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Jamya McPherson and the No. 19-ranked Blue Dragon women play host to the Cowley Tigers at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Sports Arena. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Blue Dragon Sports InformationThe last time the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team played the Cowley Tigers, the Blue Dragons suffered a costly late-season upset loss.The No. 19-ranked Blue Dragons (9-2, 4-1 KJCCC) look to gain a bit of revenge on Saturday when the Tigers (6-4, 2-2 KJCCC) come to the Sports Arena for a 1 p.m. conference tipoff at the Sports Arena.The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) beginning at 12:45 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 beginning at 12:45 p.m.Last year's 70-60 loss to the Tigers in Arkansas City so damaging was that it cost the Blue Dragons a shot at the outright 2025 KJCCC championship, which eventually was shared with Dodge City.<div>BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 19 Hutchinson (9-2, 4-1) vs. Cowley (6-4, 2-2) When: Saturday, December 6, 2026 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Tiooff: 1:00 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 12:45 p.m. -- Sean Boston (PBP), Dan Naccarato (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=3258441">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 12:45 p.m.</a> X:@bluedragonsport <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/files/Game_12_women_-_Cowley.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a></div>Entering play on Saturday, the Blue Dragons trail Dodge City by one game in the KJCCC standings. Hutchinson travels to No. 1 Dodge City on Wednesday.The Blue Dragon defense continues to be tough entering Saturday's game. Over their last five games, the Dragons are allowing 46.0 points per game, the best in the Jayhawk over that span.Hutchinson comes off a 65-42 win on Wednesday at Barton. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/brown_whitney_uv6o">Whitney Brown</a>&nbsp;led the Blue Dragons with 16 points and seven assists. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/smith_kaia_0ktj">Kaia Smith</a>&nbsp;posted her first double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.The Blue Dragons limited Barton to 27.1 percent shooting and forced 21 turnovers.Cowley is off to a 2-2 start in league play with wins over Colby and Cloud County and losses to nationally ranked Dodge City and Coffeyville.The Tigers lost 67-52 to No. 25 Coffeyville on Wednesday in Arkansas City. Aniyah Burney came off the bench to lead Cowley with 18 points.Burney is Cowley's leading scorer this season at 13.7 points per game. Megan Simon averages 11.2 points and Saliyah Henderson-Johnson is the third Tiger to average in double figures at 10.6 points per game.Cowley averages 67.9 points per game offensively and 57.5 points defensively. That defensive average is 66.5 points in the Tigers' four conference games.Saturday's meeting will be the 60th all-time meeting between Hutchinson and Cowley with the Blue Dragons leading the series 34-25. Since the current conference format began in 2016, the Dragons are 16-3 vs. Cowley.

🏀 No. 19 Blue Dragons look to return favor to Cowley

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The high school basketball season tips off this weekend at the Salthawk Activity Center as Hutchinson hosts Bishop Carroll, Andover Central and Great Bend in the annual Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep &amp; Ram Tournament.

Action begins Friday at 3 p.m. with the Andover Central and Great Bend girls, followed by the boys matchup at 4:30 p.m.

Hutchinson takes the floor in the evening session, with the Salthawk girls opening against Bishop Carroll at 6 p.m. and the boys following at 7:30 p.m.

It marks the first full look at all four programs as they launch the 2025 campaign.

Catch all the action on <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW Radio 1450am/98.5fm</a> with the award winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew, consisting of Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play call and Will Dutton&nbsp; making his debut with Eagle Media with in-depth analysis. Pregame starts at 5:45 p.m. followed by the opening tip at 6 p.m. The Hutch High boys game will follow at around 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;

INTERNET PROBLEMS AT THE SAC. VIDEO WILL BE AVAILABLE IF PROBLEMS ARE RESOLVED.

The video broadcast of both games will also available on the <a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/hutchinson/organization/8/hutchinson-high-school/team/26735/girls-varsity-basketball/schedule?date=2024-12-01T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&amp;range=Month&amp;s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2NmRmNTg0ZDM5NThmZmZhY2ViMzYxZmI%3D&amp;ss=2024">Hutch High hudl.tv fan page</a>.<a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hutchinson-high-school-hutchinson-ks">&nbsp;Channel.</a>&nbsp;You can subscribe to either network.

GAME 1: Andover Central vs Great Bend Girls<a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254646">https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254646</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254646"></a>GAME 2: Andover Central vs Great Bend Boys<a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254619">https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254619</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254619"></a>GAME 3: Hutch High Girls vs <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3261983">Bishop&nbsp;https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3261983</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/2880118"></a>GAME 4:&nbsp; Hutch High Boys vs Bishop Carroll Boys<a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3194341">https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3194341</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764948290216.jpeg" alt="Gameday vs Hutch High vs Bishop Carroll&nbsp; in opening night of Allen Samuels Chrysler, Dodge, Jeem and Ram Invitational basketball tournament at the SAC." />
 <figcaption>Gameday vs Hutch High vs Bishop Carroll&nbsp; in opening night of Allen Samuels Chrysler, Dodge, Jeem and Ram Invitational basketball tournament at the SAC.</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The high school basketball season tips off this weekend at the Salthawk Activity Center as Hutchinson hosts Bishop Carroll, Andover Central and Great Bend in the annual Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep &amp; Ram Tournament.Action begins Friday at 3 p.m. with the Andover Central and Great Bend girls, followed by the boys matchup at 4:30 p.m.Hutchinson takes the floor in the evening session, with the Salthawk girls opening against Bishop Carroll at 6 p.m. and the boys following at 7:30 p.m.It marks the first full look at all four programs as they launch the 2025 campaign.Audio Steam and local radio:Catch all the action on <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW Radio 1450am/98.5fm</a> with the award winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew, consisting of Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play call and Will Dutton&nbsp; making his debut with Eagle Media with in-depth analysis. Pregame starts at 5:45 p.m. followed by the opening tip at 6 p.m. The Hutch High boys game will follow at around 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;Video Stream:INTERNET PROBLEMS AT THE SAC. VIDEO WILL BE AVAILABLE IF PROBLEMS ARE RESOLVED.The video broadcast of both games will also available on the <a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/hutchinson/organization/8/hutchinson-high-school/team/26735/girls-varsity-basketball/schedule?date=2024-12-01T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&amp;range=Month&amp;s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2NmRmNTg0ZDM5NThmZmZhY2ViMzYxZmI%3D&amp;ss=2024">Hutch High hudl.tv fan page</a>.<a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hutchinson-high-school-hutchinson-ks">&nbsp;Channel.</a>&nbsp;You can subscribe to either network.GAME 1: Andover Central vs Great Bend Girls<a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254646">https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254646</a><a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254646"></a>GAME 2: Andover Central vs Great Bend Boys<a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254619">https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254619</a><a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3254619"></a>GAME 3: Hutch High Girls vs <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3261983">Bishop&nbsp;https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3261983</a><a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/2880118"></a>GAME 4:&nbsp; Hutch High Boys vs Bishop Carroll Boys<a target="_blank" href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3194341">https://vcloud.hudl.com/admin/broadcast/view/3194341</a><div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3194341?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>

🎧🎥🏀 Hutch High host Bishop Carroll, Andover Central and Great Bend in opening weekend

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– One of the greatest players in school history will return to lead the Wildcats on the sidelines, as Collin Klein has been named the next head football coach at Kansas State, athletics director&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/staff-directory/gene-taylor/1">Gene Taylor</a>&nbsp;announced Thursday.

A 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist and member of K-State Football's Ring of Honor, Klein is now in his 12th year in coaching, nine of which have come at K-State.

Klein will be introduced to the public Friday in a welcome event at Morgan Family Arena. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. It will also be streamed live on ESPN+."We are excited to welcome one of our all-time greats back home to Manhattan," Taylor said.

"Collin is a tremendous leader who cares deeply about his players. The grit, toughness and aggression he displayed as a player still fuels him today as a coach, and he is determined to carry on the tremendous success this program has achieved.

As we know, college football has changed, and I am confident that Collin is ready to embrace this new model while maintaining the culture that we know as K-State Football.

Welcome home, Collin, Shalin, Beric, Rhett, Trek and Briar."

Klein, the 36th head football coach in school history, has agreed to a five-year contract with an average base salary of $4.3 million to lead his alma mater.

He served as K-State's offensive coordinator in 2022 and 2023 and currently serves as the offensive coordinator at Texas A&amp;M, a role that he will continue in during the Aggies' postseason run."My family and I could not be more grateful for the opportunity to come home," Klein said.

"Thank you to President Linton and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/staff-directory/gene-taylor/1">Gene Taylor</a>&nbsp;for believing in us to lead the Cats into a new era. The position of Head Coach at Kansas State has a long legacy of service, hard work, determination, and competitive greatness that I am honored to carry forward.

This is Family business, and we cannot wait to get to work!

"The first K-State alum to serve as head football coach since Ellis Rainsberger from 1975-77,&nbsp; Klein helped the Wildcats to 51 wins and five bowl appearances during his tenure as a full-time assistant coach.

He helped guide Kansas State to a 19-8 mark and a Big 12 Championship during his two-year run as offensive coordinator.His first full season as K-State offensive coordinator in 2022 was a success as he led an offense that ranked in the top 10 in school history in 11 categories, including ranking second in offensive yards (5,863) and plays (958), fourth in rushing yards (2,916) and fifth in yards per game (418.8).

The Wildcats finished the 2022 season with 421.6 total yards per game – their most since 2014 – while their 32.3 points per game were the most by the squad since 2017. K-State improved its production in Klein's second season at the offensive controls, as its 37.1 points per game ranked 10th nationally and sixth in school history, while it was the highest average by a K-State team since Klein's senior season of 2012 (38.9 points per game).

Kansas State produced 445.2 total yards per game in 2023 to rank second in school history.In Klein's offense, running back Deuce Vaughn became the second player in school history to twice earn Consensus All-America honors, while Cooper Beebe became the first offensive lineman in school history to earn Consensus All-America honors.

Prior to serving as K-State's offensive coordinator, Klein was the Wildcats' quarterbacks coach in 2017, 2019 and 2021, while he was a co-offensive coordinator in 2018.

He earned his first full-time coaching position tutoring the quarterbacks at Northern Iowa in 2016, which was just a year hiatus from Manhattan as he worked as an assistant director of recruiting and defensive quality control coach for the Wildcats in 2014 and an offensive graduate assistant in 2015.

The 2012 Johnny Unitas Award winner, Klein finished his K-State career ranking in the school's top 10 in 34 different game, season and career record categories. He was the first quarterback from a Power 5 school since 1998 to rush for at least 20 touchdowns and pass for 10 scores in consecutive seasons by doing so in 2011 and 2012.

Klein led the Wildcats to a combined 21-5 record as the starting quarterback in 2011 and 2012, which culminated with a No. 1 national ranking, Big 12 Championship and Fiesta Bowl berth in 2012.

Serving as the offensive coordinator at Texas A&amp;M the last two seasons, Klein has helped the Aggies to an 11-1 record this season and a possible berth into the College Football Playoff, which will be announced on Sunday.

This season, Texas A&amp;M holds an 11-1 record as the Aggies rank in the top 30 nationally in scoring offense (16th; 36.3 points per game), total offense (20th; 454.4 yards per game), rushing offense (26th; 192.7 yards per game), passing offense (32nd; 261.8 yards per game), tackles for loss allowed (1st; 2.83 per game), fourth down percentage (2nd; 75.0%), sacks allowed (11th; 1.00 per game), passing yards per completion (11th; 14.09), time of possession (15th; 32:24) and first downs (29th; 272).

Texas A&amp;M has hit the 400-yard mark in total offense 10 times in 12 games thus far in 2025.A 2025 Broyles Award Semifinalist, Klein has guided Aggie quarterback Marcel Reed to top-15 individual marks this season in passing yards per completion (7th; 14.03), points responsible for (13th; 186) and passing touchdowns (14th; 25).

In his first season at Texas A&amp;M in 2024, Klein helped guide the Aggies to a 5-0 start in SEC play, marking the program's best start in SEC action and its best conference start since 1998. Texas A&amp;M boasted the No. 2 rushing offense in the SEC, ranking 26th nationally (195.5 yards per game), and the offensive line ranked 10th in the country by allowing just 51.0 tackles for loss on the year.

Klein obtained his undergraduate degree from K-State in December 2011 in business financial services and controllership, while he received his master's degree in academic advising in December 2019. He is married to the former Shalin Spani, a former Wildcat women's basketball player. The couple has three sons, Beric, Rhett and Trek, and one daughter, Briar.

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Believe it, Coach <a href="https://t.co/MpF2E7zSOc">pic.twitter.com/MpF2E7zSOc</a>&mdash; K-State Football (@KStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1997000680867836339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Back like he never left <a href="https://t.co/cB2e91xezJ">pic.twitter.com/cB2e91xezJ</a>&mdash; K-State Football (@KStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1996990122017825082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A message from <a href="https://twitter.com/CK_KleinCollin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CK_KleinCollin</a> <a href="https://t.co/ef3FwC2pES">pic.twitter.com/ef3FwC2pES</a>&mdash; K-State Football (@KStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1996779764246630534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– One of the greatest players in school history will return to lead the Wildcats on the sidelines, as Collin Klein has been named the next head football coach at Kansas State, athletics director&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/staff-directory/gene-taylor/1">Gene Taylor</a>&nbsp;announced Thursday.A 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist and member of K-State Football's Ring of Honor, Klein is now in his 12th year in coaching, nine of which have come at K-State.Klein will be introduced to the public Friday in a welcome event at Morgan Family Arena. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. It will also be streamed live on ESPN+."We are excited to welcome one of our all-time greats back home to Manhattan," Taylor said."Collin is a tremendous leader who cares deeply about his players. The grit, toughness and aggression he displayed as a player still fuels him today as a coach, and he is determined to carry on the tremendous success this program has achieved.As we know, college football has changed, and I am confident that Collin is ready to embrace this new model while maintaining the culture that we know as K-State Football.Welcome home, Collin, Shalin, Beric, Rhett, Trek and Briar."Klein, the 36th head football coach in school history, has agreed to a five-year contract with an average base salary of $4.3 million to lead his alma mater.He served as K-State's offensive coordinator in 2022 and 2023 and currently serves as the offensive coordinator at Texas A&amp;M, a role that he will continue in during the Aggies' postseason run."My family and I could not be more grateful for the opportunity to come home," Klein said."Thank you to President Linton and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/staff-directory/gene-taylor/1">Gene Taylor</a>&nbsp;for believing in us to lead the Cats into a new era. The position of Head Coach at Kansas State has a long legacy of service, hard work, determination, and competitive greatness that I am honored to carry forward.This is Family business, and we cannot wait to get to work!"The first K-State alum to serve as head football coach since Ellis Rainsberger from 1975-77,&nbsp; Klein helped the Wildcats to 51 wins and five bowl appearances during his tenure as a full-time assistant coach.He helped guide Kansas State to a 19-8 mark and a Big 12 Championship during his two-year run as offensive coordinator.His first full season as K-State offensive coordinator in 2022 was a success as he led an offense that ranked in the top 10 in school history in 11 categories, including ranking second in offensive yards (5,863) and plays (958), fourth in rushing yards (2,916) and fifth in yards per game (418.8).The Wildcats finished the 2022 season with 421.6 total yards per game – their most since 2014 – while their 32.3 points per game were the most by the squad since 2017. K-State improved its production in Klein's second season at the offensive controls, as its 37.1 points per game ranked 10th nationally and sixth in school history, while it was the highest average by a K-State team since Klein's senior season of 2012 (38.9 points per game).Kansas State produced 445.2 total yards per game in 2023 to rank second in school history.In Klein's offense, running back Deuce Vaughn became the second player in school history to twice earn Consensus All-America honors, while Cooper Beebe became the first offensive lineman in school history to earn Consensus All-America honors.Prior to serving as K-State's offensive coordinator, Klein was the Wildcats' quarterbacks coach in 2017, 2019 and 2021, while he was a co-offensive coordinator in 2018.He earned his first full-time coaching position tutoring the quarterbacks at Northern Iowa in 2016, which was just a year hiatus from Manhattan as he worked as an assistant director of recruiting and defensive quality control coach for the Wildcats in 2014 and an offensive graduate assistant in 2015.The 2012 Johnny Unitas Award winner, Klein finished his K-State career ranking in the school's top 10 in 34 different game, season and career record categories. He was the first quarterback from a Power 5 school since 1998 to rush for at least 20 touchdowns and pass for 10 scores in consecutive seasons by doing so in 2011 and 2012.Klein led the Wildcats to a combined 21-5 record as the starting quarterback in 2011 and 2012, which culminated with a No. 1 national ranking, Big 12 Championship and Fiesta Bowl berth in 2012.Serving as the offensive coordinator at Texas A&amp;M the last two seasons, Klein has helped the Aggies to an 11-1 record this season and a possible berth into the College Football Playoff, which will be announced on Sunday.This season, Texas A&amp;M holds an 11-1 record as the Aggies rank in the top 30 nationally in scoring offense (16th; 36.3 points per game), total offense (20th; 454.4 yards per game), rushing offense (26th; 192.7 yards per game), passing offense (32nd; 261.8 yards per game), tackles for loss allowed (1st; 2.83 per game), fourth down percentage (2nd; 75.0%), sacks allowed (11th; 1.00 per game), passing yards per completion (11th; 14.09), time of possession (15th; 32:24) and first downs (29th; 272).Texas A&amp;M has hit the 400-yard mark in total offense 10 times in 12 games thus far in 2025.A 2025 Broyles Award Semifinalist, Klein has guided Aggie quarterback Marcel Reed to top-15 individual marks this season in passing yards per completion (7th; 14.03), points responsible for (13th; 186) and passing touchdowns (14th; 25).In his first season at Texas A&amp;M in 2024, Klein helped guide the Aggies to a 5-0 start in SEC play, marking the program's best start in SEC action and its best conference start since 1998. Texas A&amp;M boasted the No. 2 rushing offense in the SEC, ranking 26th nationally (195.5 yards per game), and the offensive line ranked 10th in the country by allowing just 51.0 tackles for loss on the year.Klein obtained his undergraduate degree from K-State in December 2011 in business financial services and controllership, while he received his master's degree in academic advising in December 2019. He is married to the former Shalin Spani, a former Wildcat women's basketball player. The couple has three sons, Beric, Rhett and Trek, and one daughter, Briar.

Back like he never left: Colin Klein and family arrive in Manhattan 

By TISA MASON Fort Hays State University president

In a world where the hustle and bustle often overshadow gentle acts of kindness, Isaiah Kevin Maxi stood out. Born on August 16, 1994, in Kansas City, Missouri, Isaiah’s earthly journey ended at the age of 30 on July 10, 2025, but his legacy continues to resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.

During the holiday season, when families gather around the warmth of love and laughter, we reflect on the indelible mark Isaiah left on his loved ones and his community. From a young age, Isaiah faced challenges, particularly with the loss of his mother, Kim Alexander-Maxi, when he was just six years old. Yet, amidst personal tragedy, he transformed his grief into a powerful drive for service and leadership, becoming a beacon of hope and positivity for others.

A proud graduate of Fort Hays State University (FHSU) in 2017, Isaiah earned degrees in Sociology and Organizational Leadership while actively participating in student activities, athletics, and working at the Tiger Tots Preschool Center, where he was affectionately known as “Mr. Maxi.” His infectious energy lit up the room, encouraging children to embrace learning and teamwork.

Friends and family describe Isaiah as warm-hearted and approachable, someone who made everyone feel valued. He was not just a talented athlete on the football field, earning accolades as a leader of the Fort Hays State Tigers, but also a compassionate volunteer dedicated to uplifting others. Seth Kastle, professor of leadership, once said, “He was the epitome of what we educate our students to be – dedicated to serving others and helping those in need.”

After graduation, Isaiah continued his mission of service through AmeriCorps, striving to create positive change in the lives of those around him. He embraced every challenge as an opportunity, believing that “everything happens for a reason,” and ensuring his legacy was one of compassion, leadership, and community building.

His sudden passing left a profound void in the hearts of those who loved him. To honor his memory and the values he embodied, the FHSU Leadership Program has renamed its student service award to the “Isaiah Maxi Outstanding Leadership and Service Award.” This accolade will celebrate and recognize students who exemplify the same spirit of dedication and service that Isaiah so passionately embraced.

“Life isn’t just about football,” he would often say. “When I leave here, I want people to say, ‘Maxi was a good dude.’” Indeed, Isaiah was much more than a good dude; he was a phenomenal human being whose legacy will inspire generations to come.

This December, as we gather with those who matter most, we remember Isaiah’s unwavering commitment to lifting others up and the lasting impact of his generous spirit. His legacy lives on through the stories, kindness, and encouragement he shared, inspiring us to embody the&nbsp;gratitude, courage, and compassion he represented so well. As we reflect on his life and the holiday season, may we honor Isaiah by nurturing meaningful connections, extending kindness, and carrying forward his call to “make a difference” in our own lives and communities.

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 </figure>By TISA MASON Fort Hays State University presidentIn a world where the hustle and bustle often overshadow gentle acts of kindness, Isaiah Kevin Maxi stood out. Born on August 16, 1994, in Kansas City, Missouri, Isaiah’s earthly journey ended at the age of 30 on July 10, 2025, but his legacy continues to resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.During the holiday season, when families gather around the warmth of love and laughter, we reflect on the indelible mark Isaiah left on his loved ones and his community. From a young age, Isaiah faced challenges, particularly with the loss of his mother, Kim Alexander-Maxi, when he was just six years old. Yet, amidst personal tragedy, he transformed his grief into a powerful drive for service and leadership, becoming a beacon of hope and positivity for others.A proud graduate of Fort Hays State University (FHSU) in 2017, Isaiah earned degrees in Sociology and Organizational Leadership while actively participating in student activities, athletics, and working at the Tiger Tots Preschool Center, where he was affectionately known as “Mr. Maxi.” His infectious energy lit up the room, encouraging children to embrace learning and teamwork.Friends and family describe Isaiah as warm-hearted and approachable, someone who made everyone feel valued. He was not just a talented athlete on the football field, earning accolades as a leader of the Fort Hays State Tigers, but also a compassionate volunteer dedicated to uplifting others. Seth Kastle, professor of leadership, once said, “He was the epitome of what we educate our students to be – dedicated to serving others and helping those in need.”After graduation, Isaiah continued his mission of service through AmeriCorps, striving to create positive change in the lives of those around him. He embraced every challenge as an opportunity, believing that “everything happens for a reason,” and ensuring his legacy was one of compassion, leadership, and community building.His sudden passing left a profound void in the hearts of those who loved him. To honor his memory and the values he embodied, the FHSU Leadership Program has renamed its student service award to the “Isaiah Maxi Outstanding Leadership and Service Award.” This accolade will celebrate and recognize students who exemplify the same spirit of dedication and service that Isaiah so passionately embraced.“Life isn’t just about football,” he would often say. “When I leave here, I want people to say, ‘Maxi was a good dude.’” Indeed, Isaiah was much more than a good dude; he was a phenomenal human being whose legacy will inspire generations to come.This December, as we gather with those who matter most, we remember Isaiah’s unwavering commitment to lifting others up and the lasting impact of his generous spirit. His legacy lives on through the stories, kindness, and encouragement he shared, inspiring us to embody the&nbsp;gratitude, courage, and compassion he represented so well. As we reflect on his life and the holiday season, may we honor Isaiah by nurturing meaningful connections, extending kindness, and carrying forward his call to “make a difference” in our own lives and communities.

K-State confirms return of Colin Klein as head coach of the 'Cats

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The Jayhawk Conference champion Hutchinson Community College Football team made a strong haul of awards on the 2025 All-KJCCC Football Teams, which were announced Thursday morning.
That included a near sweep of the conference's three major awards and 24 total players earning 25 all-conference honors.
Hutchinson head coach Drew Dallas was named the KJCCC Coach of the Year. Redshirt freshman defensive end&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/wiley_darius_xg0z">Darius Wiley</a>&nbsp;was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Year and sophomore receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>&nbsp;was named the Jayhawk's co-Offensive Player of the Year. In addition to the major awards, the Blue Dragons had eight players on the first two, eight on the second team and nine more on the honorable mention list.
The top-ranked Blue Dragons (10-0) are set to play No. 4 Northwest Mississippi (10-1) in the NJCAA Division I National Semifinals at 6 p.m. Saturday at Gowans Stadium.
DREW DALLAS (COACH OF THE YEAR) The sixth-year Blue Dragon head coach was named the KJCCC Coach of the Year for the fifth time, also winning in 2020/21, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
This season, the Blue Dragons started the season at No. 1 in the NJCAA Division I National Rankings and have not left that spot. The Blue Dragons are 10-0 this season and won Dallas' fifth regular-season league title with a 6-0 league mark.
The Blue Dragons reached the 10-win mark for the fourth-straight season under Dallas and for the 11th time in program history.
Dallas earned his 50th career win after 76-8 season-opening victory at New Mexico Military on September 6 in Roswell, New Mexico. Dallas reached 50 coaching wins faster than any coach in NJCAA history, doing so in 55 games. That is one game faster than Troy Morrell at Butler, who did it in 56 games.
Dallas is now 59-5 at Hutchinson and has the Blue Dragons on win streaks of 14 consecutive games and 25 straight wins in true road games.
DARIUS WILEY (DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR) Wiley, a 6-foot-7, 250-pound defensive end from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is the third Blue Dragon to be named the KJCCC Defensive Player of the Year under Dallas. He joins Roterius Torrence (2020-21) and Daniel Brown (2023).
Wiley has been a central figure in the Blue Dragons leading the nation in scoring defense (10.0 ppg allowed) and ranking third in total defense (213.5 ypg) in 2025.
Wiley leads the Blue Dragons with 8.5 quarterback sacks and 19.0 total tackles for loss. Overall Wiley had 47 tackles.
Against No. 10 Iowa Central, in a 35-17 win over the Tritons, Wiley had a career day with 13 total tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 quarterback sacks. Wiley also racked up three more quarterback hurries and a blocked field goal on special teams..
Wiley registered at least one quarterback sack in six games. He also registered a sack for a safety in a 44-3 win at Dodge City on October 11.
Wiley is 1 of 5 Blue Dragons to earn All-KJCCC first-team defensive honors.
DERRICK SALLEY JR. (CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR) Salley is the fifth-straight Blue Dragon to win KJCCC Offensive Player of the Year honors. The 6-4, 2016-pound sophomore from Green Pond, South Carolina joins Anwar Lewis (2021), Dylan Kezior (2022), Samari Collier (2023) and Waymond Jordan Jr. (2024) to win the league's top offensive award in the Dallas era.
He is the 2025 co-Offensive Player of the Year with Coffeyville quarterback Mac Armstrong.
Salley started the season on an incredible tear with touchdown receptions in the first six games of the season. He became the first Blue Dragon receiver in program history to have three three-touchdown games, doing so against New Mexico Military, Iowa Central and Independence.
Salley is tied for the NJCAA national lead in touchdown receptions with 12.
For the season, Salley has team highs of 42 receptions and 725 yards. He has recorded at least two catches or more in every game this season.
Salley's 12 touchdown receptions are tied with All-American Lonnie Crittenden (1970) for second on the Blue Dragon single-season list.
For his career to this point, Salley has 61 receptions for 1,042 yards and 17 touchdowns. His 61 catches are tied for 10th on the Blue Dragon career list with Danny McEvoy (2006-07) and Chris Murray (2013). Salley is the 12th Blue Dragon receiver to reach 1,000 career yards and his 17 touchdowns rank fifth in Blue Dragon career history.
Salley is the only Blue Dragon offensive player to earn first-team All-KJCCC honors.
FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/henson_k.j._0bwy">K.J. Henson</a>&nbsp;&ndash; DT: A 6-4, 274-pound defensive tackle from Glen Burnie, Maryland, Henson had an exceptional year with 41 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 5.5 quarterback sacks and five quarterback hurries. He added two passes broken up. Henson was huge against No. 2 Iowa Western with a career-best nine tackles, two TFLs and 1.5 quarterback sacks in a 30-27 victory.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109">Teegan Haines</a>&nbsp;&ndash; LB: A 6-3, 209-pound transfer linebacker from McPherson, Haines was the Blue Dragons' leading tackler with 71 stops this season. He had three games of 10 or more tackles against No. 2 Iowa Western (12), No. 10 Iowa Central (15) and No. 14 Garden City (11). Haines had 10 tackles for loss and two sacks to go with two forced fumbled, a fumble recovery, three quarterback sacks and three passes broken up.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/allen_da-mun_9wzy">Da'Mun Allen</a>&nbsp;&ndash; CB: The 6-3, 190-pound sophomore quarterback from Sanford, Florida, was second on the Blue Dragons with five interceptions, which included a two-interception game against Dodge City. Allen had 26 tackles with two passes broken up.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/graham_michael_mysr">MJ Graham</a>&nbsp;&ndash; S: A 5-11, 189-pound two-year starting safety from Oklahoma City, Graham was Hutchinson's leader in interceptions sixth six. He had two picks against both New Mexico Military and No. 10 Butler. Graham had 32 total tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss and one quarterback sack. Graham also had three passes broken up and one fumble recovery.
FIRST-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/moore_denzel_wu59">Denzel More</a>&nbsp;&ndash; P: A 6-1, 195-pound freshman from Baskerville, Australia, was second in the KJCCC in gross punting average at 41.7 yards per attempt on 39 punts this season. More led the KJCCC with fewest touchbacks (5) and is second with punts inside the 20-yard line with 13. His long punt this season was 63 yards against Ellsworth and he had a 62-yarder against Highland.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;&ndash; RS: A 5-11, 171-pound return specialist from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Gouldsby again showed his return ability to lead the Dragons on special teams this season. On kickoffs, Gouldsby averaged a league-best 31.4 yards per return on 12 attempts with one touchdown. On punts, the Dragon sophomore had two returns for touchdowns and averaged 13.8 yards on 18 returns.
SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;&ndash; QB: A 5-11, 206-pound quarterback from Montgomery, Alabama, has been a duel-threat to lead the Dragon offense. Passing the ball, Johnson is 129 of 212 for 1,807 yards and two touchdowns, which is tied for seventh most in single-season team history. Johnson is also the Dragons' leading rusher with 465 yard on 109 carries and six rushing touchdowns.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;&ndash; WR: Gouldsby had a much heavier load in the offense this season with 22 receptions for 216 yards and two touchdowns. He had a career-best seven catches for 68 yards against No. 1 Iowa Western.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/nolan-cook_dylan_xsfr">Dylan Nolan-Cook</a>&nbsp;&ndash; OT: The 6-5, 305-pound offensive lineman from Scottsdale, Arizona, started all 10 games this season and helped the Dragons average 44.0 points and 400.7 total yards and 184.5 rushing yards in 2025.
SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/manns_jeffrey_uxl0">Jeffrey Manns</a>&nbsp;&ndash; DT: A 6-2, 299-pound defensive tackle from Lancaster, Texas, has played a big role on defense and special teams for the Dragons. Matt has 27 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 quarterback sacks. He has one interception and two quarterback hurries. Mann also led the Dragons to a school-record nine special teams blocked kicks with three blocks this season.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/allen_jlynn_o3cg">Jlynn Allen</a>&nbsp;&ndash; DE: A 6-7, 240-pound defensive end from North Little Rock, Arkansas, was third on the team with eight quarterback sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Overall, Allen has 26 tackles, eight quarterback hurries, two passes broken up and two special teams blocks this season.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/moorer_kevin_g4lb">Kevin Moorer</a>&nbsp;&ndash; DE: A 6-4, 277-pound defensive end from Mobile, Alabama, registered 29 tackles, including 17 unassisted stops. Moorer had 7.5 quarterback sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. Moorer had three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble, six quarterback hurries and three passes broken up.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/parker_earl_zuqs">Earl Parker</a>&nbsp;&ndash; CB: A 6-3, 195-pound defensive back from Fairbanks, Alaska, had 26 total tackles this season, including 2.5 tackles for loss. He had one interception, which came against Independence to go with one pass broken up and one quarterback hurry.
SECOND-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS Alejandro de la Poza &ndash; K: The 6-2, 189-pound freshman kicker from Mallorca, Spain, became just the sixth Blue Dragon kicker to reach 10 made field goals in the same season. Now 12 of 16, de la Poza is tied with Michael Mesh for third in the Blue Dragon single-season field goal list. The Blue Dragon freshman is 49 of 52 on extra points and he has 29 touchbacks on 70 kickoff attempts this season.
HONORABLE MENTION SELECTIONS <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/coonrod_cole_w81e">Cole Coonrod</a>&nbsp;&ndash; TE: A 6-5, 235-pound sophomore from Manhattan, Kansas, played in eight games this season as a strong blocking tight end. He played in nine games this season.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/harris_jabari_8tau">Jabari Harris</a>&nbsp;&ndash; FB: Normally a blocking fullback, the 6-5, 241-pound freshman from Atlanta, caught his first career pass and scored his first career touchdown with a 16-yard scoring reception against Highland. Harris has two catches for 26 yards.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/jester_david_tttb">David Jester</a>&nbsp;&ndash; S: A 6-3, 185-pound sophomore safety from Homestead, Florida, Jester tallied 36 total tackles with two tackles for loss and one quarterback sack. Jester had two interceptions with his second career pick-six, a 76-yard interception for a touchdown against Iowa Central in September. Jester also had one forced fumble, one quarterback hurry and two passes broken up.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_dylan_jy9g">Dylan Johnson</a>&nbsp;&ndash; OL: 6-3, 296-pound sophomore from DeSoto, Texas, helped the Dragons average 44.0 points and 400.7 total yards and 184.5 rushing yards in 2025.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/robinson_la-terrius_k1cd">LT Robinson</a>&nbsp;&ndash; WR: A 5-10, 170-pound receiver from Wichita had 23 receptions for 382 yards and two touchdowns. He had three catches for a career-best 99 yards against Coffeyville. Robinson also had five rushes for 31 yards.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/smith_rashad_30zs">Rashad Smith</a>&nbsp;&ndash; OL:A 6-2, 287-pound lineman from Birmingham helped the Dragons average 44.0 points and 400.7 total yards and 184.5 rushing yards in 2025.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/thrush_mason_7hjn">Mason Thrush</a>&nbsp;&ndash; C: The 6-2, 297-pound center from Maize is a two-time all-conference player, being named to the 2024 All-KJCCC second team last season.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/thornton_gus_82uc">Gus Thuston</a>&nbsp;&ndash; OL: The 6-4, 315-pound offensive lineman from Chanute started all 10 games this season and helped the Dragons average 44.0 points and 400.7 total yards and 184.5 rushing yards in 2025.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/whitman_brady_gvvz">Brady Whitman</a>&nbsp;&ndash; LB: A 6-3, 218-point linebacker from Leawood, Kansas, Whitman had 34 tackles, including five tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries.</div>

🏈 Salley Jr., Wiley, Dallas lead Blue Dragon contingent on all-conference team

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/fe26fa8f-e92c-4889-b21f-e9475f8a3d76">FINAL: No. 19 Hutchinson women 65, Barton 42</a>

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/12c04a10-7c5a-498e-9a68-03400c1e58b6">FINAL: Hutchinson men 58, No. 15 Barton 57</a>

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🎧🏀 Blue Dragon Rewind: HutchCC at Barton

GREAT BEND – Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/rudolph_lolo_kra8">Lolo Rudolph</a>'s only basket of the game turned out to be a buzzer-beating game winner to lead the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team to an upset of the 15th-ranked Barton Cougars on Wednesday night.

Rudolph's game-winning shot completed a comeback from a 10-point deficit as Hutchinson defeated the Cougars 58-57 at the Fleske Fieldhouse, snapping a seven-game losing streak against Barton.

Hutchinson improved to 7-4 overall and 2-3 in the KJCCC. The Blue Dragons play host to No. 21 Cowley at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Sports Arena. Barton is now 8-3 overall and 3-2 in the KJCCC.

The Blue Dragons trailed by six points at halftime and 32-22 with 18:19 remaining in the second half. The Dragons held Barton to 32.1 percent in the second half to start the comeback. Trailing 57-55 after getting a defensive stop with 23 seconds to play in regulation, the Blue Dragons had the final possession.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/thomas_daleron_yjqw">Daleron Thomas</a>&nbsp;had the ball in the right corner, who was double teamed by the Cougars. He passed to Rudolph, who drove around one defender and pulled up for a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.

This was the second time this season the Blue Dragons have rallied from a double-figure deficit to win a game. The other was an 11-point deficit against Butler that the Dragons rallied from for an 83-82 win on November 22.

Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/shaw_kyrell_v507">Kyrell Shaw</a>&nbsp;snapped a two-game scoring slump with 14 of his game-high 18 points in the second half. Shaw was 8 of 16 shooting, going 2 of 5 from 3-point range. Shaw had six rebounds.

<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/cannon_bobby_almy">Bobby Cannon</a>&nbsp;finished with 10 points and seven rebounds with five assists. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/williams_kordell_uy2x">Kordell Williams</a>&nbsp;finished with eight points and Thomas closed with seven points.

The Blue Dragons shot 45.3 percent (24 of 53), hitting 7 of 18 from 3-point range and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line. The Dragons had only 12 turnovers.

Noah Williams' double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds led Barton. Jayden Ramirez and Aris Rodriguez had 10 points each.

The Cougars shot a season-low 28.8 percent (17 of 59) overall, hitting 5 of 22 from 3-point range and 18 of 24 from the free-throw line.

The Blue Dragons trailed 9-8 with 13:05 remaining in the opening half. Barton scored seven unanswered points to build a 16-8 lead after a Williams 3-pointer with 9:47 to go in the half. Trailing 16-13, the Dragons saw Barton go on a 10-3 run as the Cougars built a 26-16 lead with 1:59 to play in the first half.

The Dragons got a layup from Thomas and a jumper from Cannon to finish the opening half on a 4-0 run and trail the Cougars 26-20 at halftime.

Barton pushed its lead back to 10 at 32-22 with 18:19 to play. A Shaw jumper cut the Barton lead to 32-29 with 16:58 to play.

The Dragons made several small runs through the second half, but Barton maintained its lead and regained a seven-point lead at 49-42 after two Rodríguez free throws with 8:13 to go.

A Williams layup with 5:29 remaining cut the Dragon deficit to 49-48. The Dragons finally grabbed their first lead when&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/boney_asher_iauy">Asher Boney</a>&nbsp;hit a right-corner 3-pointer with 2:26 to go for a 55-54 lead.

Rodriguez hit 3 of 4 free throws to give Barton a 57-55 lead with 1:18 remaining. After two empty possessions, the Dragons needed a defensive stop and got that stop by forcing Barton into a shot clock violation with 23 second remaining. That stop set up the Blue Dragons' game-winning shot by Rudolph at the buzzer.

GAME NOTES&nbsp;– The Blue Dragons are 92-37 against Barton. … The Dragons earned their first win in Great Bend since November 27, 2021. … This was all-time Blue Dragon win No. 1,949. … This was Hutchinson's first win over a ranked opponent this season. … The Dragons are 1-2 this season when trailing at half. …&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/dorar_chudier_yrfc">Chudier Dorar</a>&nbsp;had four blocked shots, his fifth game with four or more blocks this season.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764857571460.jpeg" alt="Blue Dragon teammates congratulate Lolo Rudolph (0) after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer for a 58-57 Hutchinson victory over No. 15 Barton on Wednesday in Great Bend. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationGREAT BEND – Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/rudolph_lolo_kra8">Lolo Rudolph</a>'s only basket of the game turned out to be a buzzer-beating game winner to lead the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team to an upset of the 15th-ranked Barton Cougars on Wednesday night.Rudolph's game-winning shot completed a comeback from a 10-point deficit as Hutchinson defeated the Cougars 58-57 at the Fleske Fieldhouse, snapping a seven-game losing streak against Barton.Hutchinson improved to 7-4 overall and 2-3 in the KJCCC. The Blue Dragons play host to No. 21 Cowley at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Sports Arena. Barton is now 8-3 overall and 3-2 in the KJCCC.The Blue Dragons trailed by six points at halftime and 32-22 with 18:19 remaining in the second half. The Dragons held Barton to 32.1 percent in the second half to start the comeback. Trailing 57-55 after getting a defensive stop with 23 seconds to play in regulation, the Blue Dragons had the final possession.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/thomas_daleron_yjqw">Daleron Thomas</a>&nbsp;had the ball in the right corner, who was double teamed by the Cougars. He passed to Rudolph, who drove around one defender and pulled up for a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.This was the second time this season the Blue Dragons have rallied from a double-figure deficit to win a game. The other was an 11-point deficit against Butler that the Dragons rallied from for an 83-82 win on November 22.Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/shaw_kyrell_v507">Kyrell Shaw</a>&nbsp;snapped a two-game scoring slump with 14 of his game-high 18 points in the second half. Shaw was 8 of 16 shooting, going 2 of 5 from 3-point range. Shaw had six rebounds.<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/cannon_bobby_almy">Bobby Cannon</a>&nbsp;finished with 10 points and seven rebounds with five assists. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/williams_kordell_uy2x">Kordell Williams</a>&nbsp;finished with eight points and Thomas closed with seven points.The Blue Dragons shot 45.3 percent (24 of 53), hitting 7 of 18 from 3-point range and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line. The Dragons had only 12 turnovers.Noah Williams' double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds led Barton. Jayden Ramirez and Aris Rodriguez had 10 points each.The Cougars shot a season-low 28.8 percent (17 of 59) overall, hitting 5 of 22 from 3-point range and 18 of 24 from the free-throw line.The Blue Dragons trailed 9-8 with 13:05 remaining in the opening half. Barton scored seven unanswered points to build a 16-8 lead after a Williams 3-pointer with 9:47 to go in the half. Trailing 16-13, the Dragons saw Barton go on a 10-3 run as the Cougars built a 26-16 lead with 1:59 to play in the first half.The Dragons got a layup from Thomas and a jumper from Cannon to finish the opening half on a 4-0 run and trail the Cougars 26-20 at halftime.Barton pushed its lead back to 10 at 32-22 with 18:19 to play. A Shaw jumper cut the Barton lead to 32-29 with 16:58 to play.The Dragons made several small runs through the second half, but Barton maintained its lead and regained a seven-point lead at 49-42 after two Rodríguez free throws with 8:13 to go.A Williams layup with 5:29 remaining cut the Dragon deficit to 49-48. The Dragons finally grabbed their first lead when&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/boney_asher_iauy">Asher Boney</a>&nbsp;hit a right-corner 3-pointer with 2:26 to go for a 55-54 lead.Rodriguez hit 3 of 4 free throws to give Barton a 57-55 lead with 1:18 remaining. After two empty possessions, the Dragons needed a defensive stop and got that stop by forcing Barton into a shot clock violation with 23 second remaining. That stop set up the Blue Dragons' game-winning shot by Rudolph at the buzzer.GAME NOTES&nbsp;– The Blue Dragons are 92-37 against Barton. … The Dragons earned their first win in Great Bend since November 27, 2021. … This was all-time Blue Dragon win No. 1,949. … This was Hutchinson's first win over a ranked opponent this season. … The Dragons are 1-2 this season when trailing at half. …&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/dorar_chudier_yrfc">Chudier Dorar</a>&nbsp;had four blocked shots, his fifth game with four or more blocks this season.&nbsp; &nbsp;

🏀 Rudolph buzzer-beater powers Dragons past No. 15 Barton

GREAT BEND – The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team scored the first seven points of its Jayhawk Conference road matchup on Wednesday at Barton and never looked back.

Led by freshmen&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/brown_whitney_uv6o">Whitney Brown</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/smith_kaia_0ktj">Kaia Smith</a>, the No. 19-ranked Blue Dragons extended their winning streak over the Cougars to six games with a 65-42 victory at the Fleske Fieldhouse.

The Blue Dragons improved to 9-2 overall and 4-1 in the KJCCC. Hutchinson will play host to the Cowley Tigers at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Sports Arena. Barton fell to 3-8 overall and 1-4 in the KJCCC.

Brown scored a game-high 16 points to lead the Blue Dragons. Brown hit 6 of 11 shots, including two 3-pointers. Brown added seven assists, four steals and three rebounds.

Smith posted her first career double-double with 10 points and a season-high 10 rebounds. Smith tied a season high with two 3-pointers.

<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/anthon_noelle_xf5w">Noelle Anthon</a>&nbsp;scored nine points, while&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/mcpherson_jamya_airc">Jamya McPherson</a>&nbsp;had eight points.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/barber_kamyra_spfy">KaMyra Barber</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/pricop_delora_hckq">Delora Pricop</a>&nbsp;had eight points each.

The Blue Dragons shot 42.4 percent for the game (25 of 59). The Dragons tied a season high with 11 3-pointers, going 11 of 27 from distance. They had a season-low four free throws in four attempts. The Dragons out-rebounded Barton 34-33.

Hutchinson's defense had another strong game holding its third-straight opponent and its fourth opponent in the last five games to less than 50 points.

Barton shot 27.1 percent (13 of 48) overall, hitting 7 of 23 from 3-point range and 9 of 10 from the foul line. The Cougars had 21 turnovers.

Regina Donanu led Barton with 12 points. Kodi Greer had nine points and Mary Akinde had eight points.

The Blue Dragons scored the first seven points of the game, holding Barton scoreless for the first 3:45 of the game. Barton went on a 10-5 run and pulled within 12-10 with 2:20 to go. Hutchinson closed the quarter on an 8-0 run with a jumper in the lane by McPherson and 3-pointers from Barber and McPherson for a 20-10 lead after 10 minutes.

Barton cut the Dragon lead to 24-17, but Hutchinson answered with 11 unanswered points. Brown started the run with a jumper and closed the run with a pair of free throws to build a 35-17 lead with 1:35 left in the half. Smith hit a 3-pointer with 49 seconds left to give the Blue Dragons a 38-19 halftime lead.

Hutchinson opened the third quarter with a 13-5 run, getting a pair of 3-pointers from Duncan and a 3-pointer from Brown to open a 51-25 lead. The Dragons led 55-34 after three quarters. The Dragons' largest lead of the game was 27 points at 65-38 after a Pricop jumper with 2:32 remaining in the game.

GAME NOTES: The Blue Dragons are now 48-59 all-time vs. Barton, including 20-31 in Great Bend. … This was all-time Blue Dragon win No. 1,150. … This was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/brown_whitney_uv6o">Whitney Brown</a>'s fifth game with six or more assists. … This was the fourth time this season to hold an opponent to less than 30 percent shooting in a game.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764857523287.jpeg" alt="Kaia Smith posted her first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the No. 19 Blue Dragons' 65-42 victory over Barton Wednesday in Great Bend. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Kaia Smith posted her first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the No. 19 Blue Dragons' 65-42 victory over Barton Wednesday in Great Bend. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationGREAT BEND – The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team scored the first seven points of its Jayhawk Conference road matchup on Wednesday at Barton and never looked back.Led by freshmen&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/brown_whitney_uv6o">Whitney Brown</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/smith_kaia_0ktj">Kaia Smith</a>, the No. 19-ranked Blue Dragons extended their winning streak over the Cougars to six games with a 65-42 victory at the Fleske Fieldhouse.The Blue Dragons improved to 9-2 overall and 4-1 in the KJCCC. Hutchinson will play host to the Cowley Tigers at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Sports Arena. Barton fell to 3-8 overall and 1-4 in the KJCCC.Brown scored a game-high 16 points to lead the Blue Dragons. Brown hit 6 of 11 shots, including two 3-pointers. Brown added seven assists, four steals and three rebounds.Smith posted her first career double-double with 10 points and a season-high 10 rebounds. Smith tied a season high with two 3-pointers.<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/anthon_noelle_xf5w">Noelle Anthon</a>&nbsp;scored nine points, while&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/mcpherson_jamya_airc">Jamya McPherson</a>&nbsp;had eight points.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/barber_kamyra_spfy">KaMyra Barber</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/pricop_delora_hckq">Delora Pricop</a>&nbsp;had eight points each.The Blue Dragons shot 42.4 percent for the game (25 of 59). The Dragons tied a season high with 11 3-pointers, going 11 of 27 from distance. They had a season-low four free throws in four attempts. The Dragons out-rebounded Barton 34-33.Hutchinson's defense had another strong game holding its third-straight opponent and its fourth opponent in the last five games to less than 50 points.Barton shot 27.1 percent (13 of 48) overall, hitting 7 of 23 from 3-point range and 9 of 10 from the foul line. The Cougars had 21 turnovers.Regina Donanu led Barton with 12 points. Kodi Greer had nine points and Mary Akinde had eight points.The Blue Dragons scored the first seven points of the game, holding Barton scoreless for the first 3:45 of the game. Barton went on a 10-5 run and pulled within 12-10 with 2:20 to go. Hutchinson closed the quarter on an 8-0 run with a jumper in the lane by McPherson and 3-pointers from Barber and McPherson for a 20-10 lead after 10 minutes.Barton cut the Dragon lead to 24-17, but Hutchinson answered with 11 unanswered points. Brown started the run with a jumper and closed the run with a pair of free throws to build a 35-17 lead with 1:35 left in the half. Smith hit a 3-pointer with 49 seconds left to give the Blue Dragons a 38-19 halftime lead.Hutchinson opened the third quarter with a 13-5 run, getting a pair of 3-pointers from Duncan and a 3-pointer from Brown to open a 51-25 lead. The Dragons led 55-34 after three quarters. The Dragons' largest lead of the game was 27 points at 65-38 after a Pricop jumper with 2:32 remaining in the game.GAME NOTES: The Blue Dragons are now 48-59 all-time vs. Barton, including 20-31 in Great Bend. … This was all-time Blue Dragon win No. 1,150. … This was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/brown_whitney_uv6o">Whitney Brown</a>'s fifth game with six or more assists. … This was the fourth time this season to hold an opponent to less than 30 percent shooting in a game.

🏀 No. 19 HutchCC women roll by Barton

🎧🏀 HutchCC sweeps Barton on the road; 🏈 Klieman retires from K-State

By Anthony Gorges JC/Little Apple Post

Kansas State Athletics announced on Wednesday that head football coach Chris Klieman was retiring. Klieman, who has spent seven years with the school and is 58 years old, stated that for the first time, he’s putting his family first and looks forward to spending more time with them moving forward. K-State held a press conference at the Vanier Family Football Complex on Wednesday afternoon where Klieman and Athletics Director Gene Taylor spoke about Klieman’s decision.

A full room of media and K-State staff gave Coach Klieman a round of applause as he made his way to the podium. Klieman began his press conference by thanking everyone for being there. “It just goes to show me that the good guys win,” Kansas State head football coach Chris Klieman said. “Doing things the right way, doing it with class and doing it with integrity is the right way. Guys, that’s the K-State way.”

Klieman said despite it being an emotional day, “I am at peace.” He noted that colleagues, former players, and parents of current players reached out to him and congratulated him and his wife, Rhonda. Klieman stated one of the reasons he was in the business of coaching was to have that kind of impact.

Chris Klieman previously served as head coach at North Dakota State before coming to Kansas State to lead the Wildcats. He held many other coaching positions after spending more than thirty years as a coach. “I am one of the lucky ones,” Klieman said. He pointed out that he spent fifteen years at his last two stops and noted that is very rare in the coaching profession. Current Kansas State Athletic Director (AD) Gene Taylor previously served as AD at North Dakota State and was the one who hired Klieman to be a head coach at both schools. Klieman expressed his thanks and gratitude to Taylor at the press conference.

Speaking about his twelve years as a head coach (five at NDSU and seven at K-State), Klieman said, “I am damn proud of the body of work that all of us put together.” He stated that he was up for the challenge of following in the footsteps of legendary K-State coach Bill Snyder, and said, “I think we did a pretty damn good job here.” Klieman closed out the press conference by thanking everyone “for allowing the Kliemans to come into Manhattan and build something here.” As Klieman left the press conference, he and Director of Athletics Gene Taylor shared a hug.

*Highlights for Klieman at K-State include winning the 2022 Big 12 Championship, winning eight or more games for four straight years, and qualifying for a bowl game in six out of seven years. (The only year KSU did not make a bowl game was during the 2020 COVID season.)

K-State Athletic Director Gene Taylor spoke after Klieman officially announced his retirement. Taylor was passionate that changes need to be made in the current era of college athletics. Taylor, a very close friend of Klieman, was very emotional when speaking to the media. “You just saw one of the greatest guys in this industry walk out of this room and retire from coaching, from the business that he loves,” Taylor said. He continued, “What really pisses me off is he is doing it because of where we are in this industry.” Taylor is referring to the new era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal, among other issues as well. “If we don’t get this thing fixed, and I am a part of that, as is every other AD in the country and conference commissioners, more really, really good guys like Chris Klieman are going to walk away from this business.”

When asked about the timeline of events and when he knew Klieman would retire, Gene Taylor said they met on Monday, where Klieman expressed he needed a few days to think about what he wanted to do. Taylor admitted he was somewhat caught off guard by the retirement talks because he thought they were meeting to discuss the bowl game and potential coaching/staffing changes.

Klieman told Taylor Wednesday morning he was going to retire, and Taylor admitted he had been emotional all day since their discussion. When asked about if Klieman would coach the bowl game, he said it is still being determined. He said he plans to meet with the players on Thursday and discuss it.

As for the rumors and speculation about a new head coach being named, Gene Taylor said at the press conference that he had not had any conversations prior to that moment. He said with the current landscape, the process will certainly move fast, but he wanted to wait and be respectful to Coach Klieman and let him announce his retirement before anything was officially done.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764815483798.jpeg" alt="Chris Klieman officially announcing his retirement at a press conference on Wednesday in the Vanier Family Football Complex.-photo photo" />
 <figcaption>Chris Klieman officially announcing his retirement at a press conference on Wednesday in the Vanier Family Football Complex.-photo photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By Anthony Gorges JC/Little Apple PostKansas State Athletics announced on Wednesday that head football coach Chris Klieman was retiring. Klieman, who has spent seven years with the school and is 58 years old, stated that for the first time, he’s putting his family first and looks forward to spending more time with them moving forward. K-State held a press conference at the Vanier Family Football Complex on Wednesday afternoon where Klieman and Athletics Director Gene Taylor spoke about Klieman’s decision.A full room of media and K-State staff gave Coach Klieman a round of applause as he made his way to the podium. Klieman began his press conference by thanking everyone for being there. “It just goes to show me that the good guys win,” Kansas State head football coach Chris Klieman said. “Doing things the right way, doing it with class and doing it with integrity is the right way. Guys, that’s the K-State way.”Klieman said despite it being an emotional day, “I am at peace.” He noted that colleagues, former players, and parents of current players reached out to him and congratulated him and his wife, Rhonda. Klieman stated one of the reasons he was in the business of coaching was to have that kind of impact.Chris Klieman previously served as head coach at North Dakota State before coming to Kansas State to lead the Wildcats. He held many other coaching positions after spending more than thirty years as a coach. “I am one of the lucky ones,” Klieman said. He pointed out that he spent fifteen years at his last two stops and noted that is very rare in the coaching profession. Current Kansas State Athletic Director (AD) Gene Taylor previously served as AD at North Dakota State and was the one who hired Klieman to be a head coach at both schools. Klieman expressed his thanks and gratitude to Taylor at the press conference.Speaking about his twelve years as a head coach (five at NDSU and seven at K-State), Klieman said, “I am damn proud of the body of work that all of us put together.” He stated that he was up for the challenge of following in the footsteps of legendary K-State coach Bill Snyder, and said, “I think we did a pretty damn good job here.” Klieman closed out the press conference by thanking everyone “for allowing the Kliemans to come into Manhattan and build something here.” As Klieman left the press conference, he and Director of Athletics Gene Taylor shared a hug.*Highlights for Klieman at K-State include winning the 2022 Big 12 Championship, winning eight or more games for four straight years, and qualifying for a bowl game in six out of seven years. (The only year KSU did not make a bowl game was during the 2020 COVID season.)<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764817709243.jpeg" alt="Gene Taylor speaking at Klieman's retirement press conference.-Post photo&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Gene Taylor speaking at Klieman's retirement press conference.-Post photo&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>K-State Athletic Director Gene Taylor spoke after Klieman officially announced his retirement. Taylor was passionate that changes need to be made in the current era of college athletics. Taylor, a very close friend of Klieman, was very emotional when speaking to the media. “You just saw one of the greatest guys in this industry walk out of this room and retire from coaching, from the business that he loves,” Taylor said. He continued, “What really pisses me off is he is doing it because of where we are in this industry.” Taylor is referring to the new era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal, among other issues as well. “If we don’t get this thing fixed, and I am a part of that, as is every other AD in the country and conference commissioners, more really, really good guys like Chris Klieman are going to walk away from this business.”When asked about the timeline of events and when he knew Klieman would retire, Gene Taylor said they met on Monday, where Klieman expressed he needed a few days to think about what he wanted to do. Taylor admitted he was somewhat caught off guard by the retirement talks because he thought they were meeting to discuss the bowl game and potential coaching/staffing changes.Klieman told Taylor Wednesday morning he was going to retire, and Taylor admitted he had been emotional all day since their discussion. When asked about if Klieman would coach the bowl game, he said it is still being determined. He said he plans to meet with the players on Thursday and discuss it.As for the rumors and speculation about a new head coach being named, Gene Taylor said at the press conference that he had not had any conversations prior to that moment. He said with the current landscape, the process will certainly move fast, but he wanted to wait and be respectful to Coach Klieman and let him announce his retirement before anything was officially done.Lastly, Gene Taylor was very complimentary of Klieman’s seven-year run leading the Wildcats and thanked him for what he gave to the Kansas State program.