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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746414843413.jpeg" alt="Taber Stokes hit a home run and had four hits in Blue Dragon Baseball's doubleheader sweep of Pratt on Saturday at Stanion Field in Pratt. (Sammi Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Taber Stokes hit a home run and had four hits in Blue Dragon Baseball's doubleheader sweep of Pratt on Saturday at Stanion Field in Pratt. (Sammi Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
PRATT &ndash; The Hutchinson Community College baseball team took care of business on Saturday at Stanion Field with a doubleheader sweep of the Pratt Beavers.
Sophomores&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/maher_quinn_nqj4">Quinn Maher</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/stokes_taber_u8n0">Taber Stokes</a>&nbsp;drove in two runs each to lead Hutchinson to a 7-3 win over the Beavers in Game 1 on Saturday.
Stokes followed his Game 1 performance with a two-hit game to lead the Blue Dragons to a 9-4 win that gave the Blue Dragons a 3-1 series win over the Beavers, their 12th-straight series win over Pratt dating back to 2013.
The Blue Dragons close the regular season with a 37-19 overall record and secured third place in the Jayhawk West with an 18-14 mark.
The Dragons will be the No. 3 seed out of the Jayhawk West and will unofficially play Allen in the opening round of the Region 6 Tournament next week at Hobart-Detter Field. Official pairings will be released on Sunday.
GAME 1 RECAP &ndash; Hutchinson 7, Pratt 3 The Blue Dragons made a four-run third inning stand up in Game 1.
Maher lined a single to right field to score&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mustow_adam_sf8t">A.J. Mustow</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/allen_griffin_bmj4">Nick Glantz</a>&nbsp;for a 2-0 lead. Then Stokes it a two-run home run to left field for a 4-0 lead.
The Dragons added to the lead when&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/tygart_baker_ked6">C.J. Reid</a>&nbsp;singled home&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/hamrick_cael_iiy0">Cael Hamrick</a>&nbsp;in the top of the sixth for a 5-0 lead. The Beavers finally broke through against Blue Dragon starter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/ainsworth_seth_huwf">Seth Ainsworth</a>&nbsp;for three runs, cutting the Hutchinson lead to two runs.
Hutchinson answered right back in the top of the seventh when&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mustow_adam_sf8t">A.J. Mustow</a>&nbsp;led off the inning with a home run and Glantz scored on a wild pitch for a 7-3 lead.
Ainsworth pitched 5 2-3 innings to earn the victory. He allowed seven hits and three runs with seven strikeouts and two walks.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/flores_colin_o7x4">Colin Flores</a>&nbsp;earned his seventh save of the season with 1 1-3 innings. Flores had three strikeouts.
The Blue Dragons had 10 total hits in Game 1. The only extra-base hits were home runs from Stokes and Mustow.
Stokes was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Mustow was 2 for 3 with a RBI and two runs scored. Maher was 1 for 4 with two RBIs
GAME 2 RECAP &ndash; Hutchinson 9, Pratt 4 Stokes followed his Game 1 performance with two hits &ndash; the only Hutchinson player with a multi-hit game in Game 2 &ndash; with two runs and an RBI. Stokes walked and scored in the Dragons' four-run third inning. He then singled and scored in the Dragons' three-run fourth to build an 8-0 lead.
The Blue Dragons had just seven hits in Game 2, but racked up eight stolen bases. Reid,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mazza_antony_9347">Anthony Mazza</a>&nbsp;and Maher had two steals each. Stokes and Mustow had the other steals.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/fegen_scotty_n1yk">Scotty Fegen</a>&nbsp;had a two-run single in the third inning. Mustow, Glantz and Maher also had RBI singles in the game.
Starting pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mccombs_noah_7a9n">Noah McCombs</a>&nbsp;pitched three scoreless innings with two hits allowed and two strikeouts to earn the pitching win.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/perry_gabe_wq1l">Gabe Perry</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/wolcott_jake_0h6q">Jake Wolcott</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/phillips_brandt_fntp">Brandt Phillips</a>&nbsp;and Flores combined for six innings of relief work</div>

⚾ Blue Dragons sweep Beavers, finish 3rd in Jayhawk West

<a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the Krol brothers, baseball has never just been a game. It has been the family language, the setting of their childhood, and the legacy of a father who spent three decades molding high school athletes and four state championship teams.

On Friday, that legacy will echo louder than ever across Hobart-Detter Field, where Mace, Noah and Adam Krol will each lead their respective high school teams in a unique three-team baseball triangular, probably the first-ever of it's kind in state history.&nbsp;

Hutchinson (10-9), coached by Mace, the youngest of the three, will host Andale/Garden Plain (10-8), coached by Adam, the oldest, and Haven (14-6), led by middle brother Noah. 

The event begins with Hutchinson vs. Andale/Garden Plain at 2 p.m., continues with Andale/Garden Plain vs. Haven at 4 p.m., and concludes with Hutchinson vs. Haven at 6 p.m. 

All three games will be video streamed on Hutch Post.

The game fell in place after the KSHSAA voted to allow up to 26 games on the schedule, meaning more teams playing teams they may have not ever played in a 20-game schedule.

“It just kind of came together,” Noah said. “We were already playing Andale. I don’t know if it was Mace’s idea or Adam’s, but someone said, ‘Why don’t we all just play each other?’ It made too much sense not to do it.”

Mace puts it more simply: “I think they were already scheduled, and I just kind of snuck my way in.”

The roots of the Krol coaching tree stretch deep into central Kansas soil. Their father, the late <a href="https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/richard-krol">Rich Krol</a>, was one of the most accomplished and respected prep baseball coaches in Kansas history. In 30 years at Nickerson High School, Rich led the Panthers to four state titles (1989, 1990, 1993, 2002) and was posthumously inducted into the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2022.

His influence extended far beyond the dugout.

He taught metal shop and psychology, coached football, girls basketball, boys basketball and baseball.

 “But it was the relationships he built with players that always stood out," Adam said. "That’s what we try to do now, connect with the kids and build a team identity.”

The boys grew up immersed in that world. Summers were spent as bat boys, shagging fly balls and absorbing the game from the dugout. Their childhood memories were filled with evenings at Hobart-Detter, where their dad coached the Hutch Colts, and early mornings helping prep the field for weekend tournaments.

“I remember mowing the field at 2 a.m. with Tommy Garcia just to get the field ready for a tournament the next day,” Adam said. “We were always around the ballpark.”

For Noah, the memories are a sensory experience. “I remember walking through the front gate and smelling pipe tobacco from the old American Legion guys. John Fogerty’s ‘Centerfield’ playing over the loudspeakers, it’s just ingrained in your head.”

Each brother eventually pursued his own playing career: Adam played at Barton Community College, Noah played at HutchCC and Wichita State before a five-year stint in the Tigers and Pirates minor league systems, and Mace played at HutchCC, Nicholls State and Fort Hays State.

But no matter where they went, baseball always brought them back home.

The three brothers each now lead programs shaped by the foundation their father laid. Adam coached Hutch High for six seasons before leaving Kansas for a coaching position in Republic, Missouri. He returned this season to take over Andale/Garden Plain, motivated by a desire to be closer to family.

“We were missing birthdays, Easters, Sunday dinners, just all the things that make us who we are,” Adam said. “We needed to be back where we belong.”

Noah is in his third season at Haven, following a successful run as a player.

 Mace, now in his third season as the head coach at Hutch High, teaches physical education and has taken on the challenge of leading the same program his brother once helmed.

Despite their coaching differences, they all share the same feeling about how this season has gone so far.

“If I were to guess for all three of us, I’d say we all think we should be better than we are,” Noah said.

“I’d concur,” added Mace. “We’ve underperformed. Friday is a chance to right some wrongs.”

One person who won’t miss a pitch Friday is their mother, Diana Krol, who has attended thousands of games and remains one of the most vocal fans you'll hear.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a game and not heard my mom yelling, usually at the umpires," Mace said. 

“And it’s not just the umpires," Noah said. "She yells at me, Adam, Mace, the players and anyone. Everyone’s fair game.”

“She’s well-known around the state,” Adam added. “She won’t know what to do with herself, watching all three of her sons at once.”

While their mother’s voice will surely be heard, one thing from their father’s coaching days will largely remain in the past: the “Texas Mau Mau” pig Latin-style signal system he famously used at Nickerson.

“That was a Nickerson thing,” Noah said. “I don’t use it. One of my assistants tries to now and then, but I think it should stay there.”

“There might be a moment Friday where I yell something in Mau Mau just to mess with my brothers,” Adam joked.

Mace, who has Jim Walker on staff, said the code occasionally makes its way into conversations. “Coach Walker throws it out all the time, but I haven’t taught the players. Sometimes I’m glad they don’t understand what he’s saying.”

When the first pitch is thrown Friday afternoon, nostalgia will take a backseat to competition. The Krols know what’s at stake, bragging rights among brothers.

“I’ll definitely try to beat my brothers,” Adam said. “Especially since I’m the oldest. Getting beat by either one of them wouldn’t sit well.”

For Mace, the youngest, the triangular is more than just another game.

“I’ve pretty much gotten my butt kicked by my brothers my whole life,” he said. “This would be a great chance to change that.”

Friday’s setting is fitting. Hobart-Detter Field, recently renovated with new turf and batting cages, is where so many Krol memories were born.

“I’ve played there, coached there, worked on the field,” Adam said. “To come back and coach there with both my brothers on the same day, it’s really special.”

For Noah, it’s about more than just baseball. “It’s a return to where it all started. This field is part of who we are.”

The tri will stand as a tribute, not just to the brothers, but to the father who shaped their paths, the mother who never stopped cheering, and the game that continues to bring them together.

Any youth baseball/softball player can wear their favorite jersey and receive free admission with a paid adult.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746112368324.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy Mace Krol" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy Mace Krol</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the Krol brothers, baseball has never just been a game. It has been the family language, the setting of their childhood, and the legacy of a father who spent three decades molding high school athletes and four state championship teams.On Friday, that legacy will echo louder than ever across Hobart-Detter Field, where Mace, Noah and Adam Krol will each lead their respective high school teams in a unique three-team baseball triangular, probably the first-ever of it's kind in state history.&nbsp;Hutchinson (10-9), coached by Mace, the youngest of the three, will host Andale/Garden Plain (10-8), coached by Adam, the oldest, and Haven (14-6), led by middle brother Noah. The event begins with Hutchinson vs. Andale/Garden Plain at 2 p.m., continues with Andale/Garden Plain vs. Haven at 4 p.m., and concludes with Hutchinson vs. Haven at 6 p.m. All three games will be video streamed on Hutch Post.The game fell in place after the KSHSAA voted to allow up to 26 games on the schedule, meaning more teams playing teams they may have not ever played in a 20-game schedule.“It just kind of came together,” Noah said. “We were already playing Andale. I don’t know if it was Mace’s idea or Adam’s, but someone said, ‘Why don’t we all just play each other?’ It made too much sense not to do it.”Mace puts it more simply: “I think they were already scheduled, and I just kind of snuck my way in.”<h2>Baseball from the beginning</h2>The roots of the Krol coaching tree stretch deep into central Kansas soil. Their father, the late <a href="https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/richard-krol">Rich Krol</a>, was one of the most accomplished and respected prep baseball coaches in Kansas history. In 30 years at Nickerson High School, Rich led the Panthers to four state titles (1989, 1990, 1993, 2002) and was posthumously inducted into the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2022.His influence extended far beyond the dugout.He taught metal shop and psychology, coached football, girls basketball, boys basketball and baseball. “But it was the relationships he built with players that always stood out," Adam said. "That’s what we try to do now, connect with the kids and build a team identity.”The boys grew up immersed in that world. Summers were spent as bat boys, shagging fly balls and absorbing the game from the dugout. Their childhood memories were filled with evenings at Hobart-Detter, where their dad coached the Hutch Colts, and early mornings helping prep the field for weekend tournaments.“I remember mowing the field at 2 a.m. with Tommy Garcia just to get the field ready for a tournament the next day,” Adam said. “We were always around the ballpark.”For Noah, the memories are a sensory experience. “I remember walking through the front gate and smelling pipe tobacco from the old American Legion guys. John Fogerty’s ‘Centerfield’ playing over the loudspeakers, it’s just ingrained in your head.”Each brother eventually pursued his own playing career: Adam played at Barton Community College, Noah played at HutchCC and Wichita State before a five-year stint in the Tigers and Pirates minor league systems, and Mace played at HutchCC, Nicholls State and Fort Hays State.But no matter where they went, baseball always brought them back home.<h2>Coaching paths, same foundation</h2>The three brothers each now lead programs shaped by the foundation their father laid. Adam coached Hutch High for six seasons before leaving Kansas for a coaching position in Republic, Missouri. He returned this season to take over Andale/Garden Plain, motivated by a desire to be closer to family.“We were missing birthdays, Easters, Sunday dinners, just all the things that make us who we are,” Adam said. “We needed to be back where we belong.”Noah is in his third season at Haven, following a successful run as a player. Mace, now in his third season as the head coach at Hutch High, teaches physical education and has taken on the challenge of leading the same program his brother once helmed.Despite their coaching differences, they all share the same feeling about how this season has gone so far.“If I were to guess for all three of us, I’d say we all think we should be better than we are,” Noah said.“I’d concur,” added Mace. “We’ve underperformed. Friday is a chance to right some wrongs.”<h2>A familiar fan in the stands</h2>One person who won’t miss a pitch Friday is their mother, Diana Krol, who has attended thousands of games and remains one of the most vocal fans you'll hear.“It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a game and not heard my mom yelling, usually at the umpires," Mace said. “And it’s not just the umpires," Noah said. "She yells at me, Adam, Mace, the players and anyone. Everyone’s fair game.”“She’s well-known around the state,” Adam added. “She won’t know what to do with herself, watching all three of her sons at once.”While their mother’s voice will surely be heard, one thing from their father’s coaching days will largely remain in the past: the “Texas Mau Mau” pig Latin-style signal system he famously used at Nickerson.“That was a Nickerson thing,” Noah said. “I don’t use it. One of my assistants tries to now and then, but I think it should stay there.”“There might be a moment Friday where I yell something in Mau Mau just to mess with my brothers,” Adam joked.Mace, who has Jim Walker on staff, said the code occasionally makes its way into conversations. “Coach Walker throws it out all the time, but I haven’t taught the players. Sometimes I’m glad they don’t understand what he’s saying.”<h2>Brothers and competitors</h2>When the first pitch is thrown Friday afternoon, nostalgia will take a backseat to competition. The Krols know what’s at stake, bragging rights among brothers.“I’ll definitely try to beat my brothers,” Adam said. “Especially since I’m the oldest. Getting beat by either one of them wouldn’t sit well.”For Mace, the youngest, the triangular is more than just another game.“I’ve pretty much gotten my butt kicked by my brothers my whole life,” he said. “This would be a great chance to change that.”<h2>Full circle at Hobart-Detter</h2>Friday’s setting is fitting. Hobart-Detter Field, recently renovated with new turf and batting cages, is where so many Krol memories were born.“I’ve played there, coached there, worked on the field,” Adam said. “To come back and coach there with both my brothers on the same day, it’s really special.”For Noah, it’s about more than just baseball. “It’s a return to where it all started. This field is part of who we are.”The tri will stand as a tribute, not just to the brothers, but to the father who shaped their paths, the mother who never stopped cheering, and the game that continues to bring them together.<h2>Youth Night at Hobart-Detter</h2>Any youth baseball/softball player can wear their favorite jersey and receive free admission with a paid adult.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746118033955.jpeg" alt="Andale/Garden Plain head coach Adam Krol visits with a player on third base earlier this season. (Photo Courtesy Garden Plain High School Facebook)" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746118073932.jpeg" alt="Hutchinson head coach Mace Krol holds up one finger in a game earlier this season. (Photo Courtesy Salthawk Baseball on Facebook)" />
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⚾ Krol legacy comes full circle as three brothers coach against each other Friday

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced that Maggy Adolf and Julen Wannamaker have been selected as the 2024-2025 Wes Christopher Ambassadors of the Year.

Maggy is a graduate of Moundridge High School and a proud alumna of the HutchCC Cosmetology program. Currently, she is working toward a degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, driven by her ambition to one day open her own salon. In addition to her role as a Student Ambassador, Maggy is a Leadership Scholar and is an active member of CrossPoint Challenge, contributes to the Dance Club as a board member, and supports fellow students through her role in the Student Success Center.

Julen is a graduate of Trinity Catholic High School in Hutchinson. In addition to serving as a Student Ambassador, Julen served as a student worker in the athletic department assisting in a variety of roles. After graduation from HutchCC, he plans to attend Wichita State University to study accounting.

The Ambassador group, comprised of HutchCC students from all areas of the college, assists the Admissions Office with recruitment activities. They provide campus tours to prospective students and their families, help with on-campus recruitment events, and contact future students to provide information about the College. The Ambassadors are led by HutchCC Admissions Office staff members Lynnette Hilty, Assistant Director of Admissions, and BreAnne Edwards, Admissions Processor.

The Wes Christopher Ambassador of the Year Award is named in honor of Wes Christopher, a 2002 graduate of HutchCC and former Ambassador who passed away in 2005 as the result of a motorcycle accident.

For more information on Hutchinson Community College, visit the college website at www.hutchcc.edu.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE&nbsp;Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced that Maggy Adolf and Julen Wannamaker have been selected as the 2024-2025 Wes Christopher Ambassadors of the Year.Maggy is a graduate of Moundridge High School and a proud alumna of the HutchCC Cosmetology program. Currently, she is working toward a degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, driven by her ambition to one day open her own salon. In addition to her role as a Student Ambassador, Maggy is a Leadership Scholar and is an active member of CrossPoint Challenge, contributes to the Dance Club as a board member, and supports fellow students through her role in the Student Success Center.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746110241596.jpeg" alt="Maggy Adolf and Julen Wannamaker&nbsp; - Photo courtesy HutchCC" />
 <figcaption>Maggy Adolf and Julen Wannamaker&nbsp; - Photo courtesy HutchCC</figcaption>
 </figure>Julen is a graduate of Trinity Catholic High School in Hutchinson. In addition to serving as a Student Ambassador, Julen served as a student worker in the athletic department assisting in a variety of roles. After graduation from HutchCC, he plans to attend Wichita State University to study accounting.The Ambassador group, comprised of HutchCC students from all areas of the college, assists the Admissions Office with recruitment activities. They provide campus tours to prospective students and their families, help with on-campus recruitment events, and contact future students to provide information about the College. The Ambassadors are led by HutchCC Admissions Office staff members Lynnette Hilty, Assistant Director of Admissions, and BreAnne Edwards, Admissions Processor.The Wes Christopher Ambassador of the Year Award is named in honor of Wes Christopher, a 2002 graduate of HutchCC and former Ambassador who passed away in 2005 as the result of a motorcycle accident.For more information on Hutchinson Community College, visit the college website at www.hutchcc.edu.

HutchCC names Maggy Adolf and Julen Wannamaker as 2024-25 Wes Christopher Ambassadors of the Year.

EMMITSBURG, Md. – Ty Montgomery Voth, a Newton native and firefighter with the Wichita Fire Department, will be among those honored during the 44th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, set for May 3-4 in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Voth, 27, died on Aug. 1, 2024, after suffering a heart attack while responding to a residential structure fire. His name will be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial alongside 69 others who died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 additional firefighters who died in previous years.

He was a 2015 graduate of Newton High School, before attending the Fire Science program at Hutchinson Community College, where he graduated in 2017. Voth then worked at the Manhattan Fire Department before moving closer to home in 2019, when he started with the Wichita Fire Department.

A total of 140 fallen firefighters will be recognized during the weekend ceremonies, held at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the grounds of the National Emergency Training Center.

The tribute includes a Candlelight Service on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET and the National Memorial Service on Sunday at 10 a.m. ET. Both events are open to the public and will be livestreamed on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation website and social media platforms.

Voth’s dedication to public service will be remembered as part of a national tradition that seeks to honor the ultimate sacrifice made by firefighters and support their surviving families. 

Detailed information about each of the 226 firefighters being memorialized can be found on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszTFuxCAQheHTQIfFwGCgoNjG11hhGC8odtiAk41y-shR2u_p6c9BuYRy5hTAojHOayN5CTpayjp7wBwhUrYeMSpYk9-ylhB5DbOTq0djFSYT7wBx0w68Bi8ZylEzvdUPccS6Ux_CeosO7bzOovwU-z1dA99DOc_nYPrG1MLU8nq9pq12KtTb1PqDqUVJZURv-y7aJkp7b52phR-UaxSddoqDRM3hD-7_wPTNodTAeyifZyrPNk6G8nE1p9QOPs5OdFy_FGGVGZxIzmuBUSbhvFwFAWaadTIEM_8K6jcAAP__qFxaFQ">2025 Roll of Honor.</a>&nbsp;

Fire service and government leaders are scheduled to address the thousands of attendees at the Memorial Service on Sunday, May 4. The NFFF will live stream both events on the NFFF’s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszM1u6yAQxfGngR0WAwMMCxbZ5DUiPsYB3VjOxW5T9emrVN3-js6_JUMVtZecIKBzFK3TsieCEghC86YYl7VjHZpBbCvSWswa5UiedInogsHq8g0gr5YgWohaoD5G43_jv9ryePA8VIgBCYMvXvXvHr6W9yAfqZ_nU9iLMFdhrq_Xa1nH5M5zX_Z5F-YqN24jq8kPzger0dIv3P5A2AuhtiBn6h9n7c_9OAXq-7u-1H2TxzmZt_evZii6AalK0SrMuiqKuigGbOxtdQxefibzEwAA__-LKVJV">website (firehero.org)</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszb1uKyEUBOCngQ6Lw-G3oHBDeaurtBYLxwHFKzsLGyd5-mijtN9oZmpUvmhpOUVw2hgf0EjeIkHxFtAgqhB8RrTS2npVGAAM1sB7tF4uQRundDH5ApCv6CEgBMm0HL3SW38Xa-432oZwwWmvnV2saN_NfZ6OgN9im_MxGJ6ZSkyl5_N5-rrvc1_oVO4rU2kftDGV_qWU_r_wlWrPYqMb5UGi1_gLlz9gePZaIvAttn2W9riPybR8Pa6OOT7mRrQevZJhkRW8KD6g0FkW4YNcBIGuZLEYAss_ovoJAAD__w6nVbI">YouTube channel</a>, and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwsjj3O4yAURVcDHdEDHn8FRRqXs4UIw3NAseOMIZPRrH7k6GvP0dU9JSqfESynKB0a44M2wGs0EJwGtVjEmVwxQLaoVJQCZ4sH5C1aD3NA4xRmk25SpkV7GbQMwBB6K_Rov8WW2kpHFy449OjsbEX9V93fyyn4GusYr870lamJqenz-VyWlGne98cl7xtT06802v5M65TWlZ5TO2hp9zro6NP-fpav5RuVlsRBK6VOopX4BbcfwPTVI2jJj1jfI9fX3gdDuJ8J5wvv4yDazl1OcoYivcg-aIEJsvABZkESC1mdDUnL_0T1PwAA__9sUGC8">Facebook page</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostEMMITSBURG, Md. – Ty Montgomery Voth, a Newton native and firefighter with the Wichita Fire Department, will be among those honored during the 44th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, set for May 3-4 in Emmitsburg, Maryland.Voth, 27, died on Aug. 1, 2024, after suffering a heart attack while responding to a residential structure fire. His name will be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial alongside 69 others who died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 additional firefighters who died in previous years.He was a 2015 graduate of Newton High School, before attending the Fire Science program at Hutchinson Community College, where he graduated in 2017. Voth then worked at the Manhattan Fire Department before moving closer to home in 2019, when he started with the Wichita Fire Department.A total of 140 fallen firefighters will be recognized during the weekend ceremonies, held at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the grounds of the National Emergency Training Center.The tribute includes a Candlelight Service on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET and the National Memorial Service on Sunday at 10 a.m. ET. Both events are open to the public and will be livestreamed on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation website and social media platforms.Voth’s dedication to public service will be remembered as part of a national tradition that seeks to honor the ultimate sacrifice made by firefighters and support their surviving families. Detailed information about each of the 226 firefighters being memorialized can be found on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszTFuxCAQheHTQIfFwGCgoNjG11hhGC8odtiAk41y-shR2u_p6c9BuYRy5hTAojHOayN5CTpayjp7wBwhUrYeMSpYk9-ylhB5DbOTq0djFSYT7wBx0w68Bi8ZylEzvdUPccS6Ux_CeosO7bzOovwU-z1dA99DOc_nYPrG1MLU8nq9pq12KtTb1PqDqUVJZURv-y7aJkp7b52phR-UaxSddoqDRM3hD-7_wPTNodTAeyifZyrPNk6G8nE1p9QOPs5OdFy_FGGVGZxIzmuBUSbhvFwFAWaadTIEM_8K6jcAAP__qFxaFQ">2025 Roll of Honor.</a>&nbsp;Fire service and government leaders are scheduled to address the thousands of attendees at the Memorial Service on Sunday, May 4. The NFFF will live stream both events on the NFFF’s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszM1u6yAQxfGngR0WAwMMCxbZ5DUiPsYB3VjOxW5T9emrVN3-js6_JUMVtZecIKBzFK3TsieCEghC86YYl7VjHZpBbCvSWswa5UiedInogsHq8g0gr5YgWohaoD5G43_jv9ryePA8VIgBCYMvXvXvHr6W9yAfqZ_nU9iLMFdhrq_Xa1nH5M5zX_Z5F-YqN24jq8kPzger0dIv3P5A2AuhtiBn6h9n7c_9OAXq-7u-1H2TxzmZt_evZii6AalK0SrMuiqKuigGbOxtdQxefibzEwAA__-LKVJV">website (firehero.org)</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszb1uKyEUBOCngQ6Lw-G3oHBDeaurtBYLxwHFKzsLGyd5-mijtN9oZmpUvmhpOUVw2hgf0EjeIkHxFtAgqhB8RrTS2npVGAAM1sB7tF4uQRundDH5ApCv6CEgBMm0HL3SW38Xa-432oZwwWmvnV2saN_NfZ6OgN9im_MxGJ6ZSkyl5_N5-rrvc1_oVO4rU2kftDGV_qWU_r_wlWrPYqMb5UGi1_gLlz9gePZaIvAttn2W9riPybR8Pa6OOT7mRrQevZJhkRW8KD6g0FkW4YNcBIGuZLEYAss_ovoJAAD__w6nVbI">YouTube channel</a>, and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwsjj3O4yAURVcDHdEDHn8FRRqXs4UIw3NAseOMIZPRrH7k6GvP0dU9JSqfESynKB0a44M2wGs0EJwGtVjEmVwxQLaoVJQCZ4sH5C1aD3NA4xRmk25SpkV7GbQMwBB6K_Rov8WW2kpHFy449OjsbEX9V93fyyn4GusYr870lamJqenz-VyWlGne98cl7xtT06802v5M65TWlZ5TO2hp9zro6NP-fpav5RuVlsRBK6VOopX4BbcfwPTVI2jJj1jfI9fX3gdDuJ8J5wvv4yDazl1OcoYivcg-aIEJsvABZkESC1mdDUnL_0T1PwAA__9sUGC8">Facebook page</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Newton native Ty Voth to be honored at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School held it's spring signing day on Wednesday morning inside of the Salthawk Activity Center.

Seven Salthawks signed their letter of intents to continue their academic and athletic careers.&nbsp;

Riley Miller - Hutchinson Community College - Women's Basketball Manager

Kade Smith - Hutchinson Community College - Football

Kaia Smith - Hutchinson Community College - Women's Basketball

Kyndra Gaines - Butler Community College - Track &amp; Field

Elias Delacruz - Fort Hays State University - Soccer

KeiRre Martinez - Butler Community College - Track &amp; Field

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746184282476.jpeg" alt="Hutchinson High School senior Kaia Smith signs to play basketball at Hutchinson Community College next school year. (Hutch Post Photo/Hutch High Athletics)" />
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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School held it's spring signing day on Wednesday morning inside of the Salthawk Activity Center.Seven Salthawks signed their letter of intents to continue their academic and athletic careers.&nbsp;Riley Miller - Hutchinson Community College - Women's Basketball ManagerKade Smith - Hutchinson Community College - FootballKaia Smith - Hutchinson Community College - Women's BasketballKaleb Cape - Sterling College - FootballKyndra Gaines - Butler Community College - Track &amp; FieldElias Delacruz - Fort Hays State University - SoccerKeiRre Martinez - Butler Community College - Track &amp; Field<figure>
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Hutch High holds spring signing day 

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The defending Region 6 Tournament champion Hutchinson Community College softball team opens the 2025 tournament on Friday in Dodge City against the Seward County Saints.
The No. 2-seed Blue Dragons (35-9) takes on No. 7 Seward County (18-30) in an opening-round matchup at 2 p.m. Friday at Legends Park in Dodge City. Regardless of outcome, the Blue Dragons will play again at 6 p.m. Friday.
BLUE DRAGON SOFTBALL Region 6 Tournament Opening-Round Matchups Friday, May 2, 2025 &ndash; Legends Park, Dodge City Noon &ndash; No. 1 Butler (38-6) vs. No. 8 Pratt (12-36), Field 4 Noon &ndash; No. 4 Garden City (26-20) vs. No. 5 Dodge City (26-26), Field 2 2 p.m. &ndash; No. 3 Barton (32-14) vs. No. 6 Colby (30-25), Field 2 2 p.m. &ndash; No. 2 Hutchinson (35-9) vs. No. 7 Seward County (18-30), Field 4
 <a href="https://kjccc.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/div1/2025_D1_Softball_Bracket.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK FOR COMPLETE REGION 6 BRACKET</a>
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No. 3-seed Barton (32-14) and No. 6-seed Colby (30-23) is in Hutchinson's side of the double-elimination bracket.
All games will be videostreamed live on the KJCCC Network, which is a pay-per-view stream.
The KJCCC champion Blue Dragons swept Seward County in four games this season, winning 6-3 and 9-0 on March 12 in Hutchinson and 8-4 and 8-5 on April 13 in Liberal.
The Blue Dragons hit .400 in four games against the Saints.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/kruger_kaibryn_wwcp">Kaibryn Kruger</a>&nbsp;was 10 of 13 (.769) and&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>&nbsp;was 6 of 7 (.857).&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/stauffer_gabby_t8qf">Gabby Stauffer</a>&nbsp;had a series-high eight RBIs, while&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/golly_taylor_l19d">Tailor Golly</a>&nbsp;added six RBIs.
Pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/tomlinson_morgan_0v0v">Morgan Tomlinson</a>&nbsp;was 3-0 with a 2.52 earned-run average in three games against the Saints.
Last season, the Blue Dragons defeated Butler in back-to-back championship games to capture the program's first Region 6 title since 1987 and earn the first-ever trip to the NJCAA Softball World Series.</div>

🥎 Blue Dragons open Region VI Tournament Friday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center has named Emily Kohls as its new executive director, bringing on a familiar face with deep ties to the local arts community.&nbsp;

Kohls, who has been involved with the Art Center for several years, officially stepped into the role earlier this spring. She previously served as the center’s part-time media manager and has volunteered regularly at receptions and gallery installations. Her promotion was the result of a competitive search process that drew numerous applicants.&nbsp;

“There was a selection committee, and we got quite a few résumés,” said Barbara Withrow President of the Board of Directors for the Art Center. “We narrowed it down and interviewed four candidates, but Emily stood out. Her qualifications and experience were just outstanding. We knew she could jump right in.”&nbsp;

Originally from the area, Kohls has called Hutchinson home for nearly two decades. Her passion for the arts began early and was nurtured during her time at Buhler High School, where she studied under longtime art teacher Cheryl Smith. She went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Hutchinson Community College, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Fort Hays State University in 2020. She also earned certificates in art history and arts entrepreneurship.&nbsp;

Kohls deepened her academic foundation with a master’s degree in art history, completed in December 2023.&nbsp;

“I took way more art history classes than I needed because I just loved it,” Kohls said. “Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.”&nbsp;

In addition to her roles at the Art Center, Kohls has served on the Hutchinson Public Art and Design Council and worked as a substitute teacher, gaining experience she says will help her support the center’s educational initiatives.&nbsp;

“Art really isn’t taught in schools as much anymore,” Withrow said. “Emily’s teaching background will be a real asset as we try to engage more children in the arts.”&nbsp;

When the executive director position opened, Kohls said she hesitated before applying but was encouraged by colleagues and mentors to pursue the opportunity.&nbsp;

“I did have to think about it for a second,” Kohls said. “But I’m glad I went for it.”&nbsp;

The board was equally enthusiastic. “We checked her references, and they were absolutely outstanding,” Withrow said. “People praised her work ethic, her creativity, and her dedication to the arts.”&nbsp;

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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch Post&nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center has named Emily Kohls as its new executive director, bringing on a familiar face with deep ties to the local arts community.&nbsp;Kohls, who has been involved with the Art Center for several years, officially stepped into the role earlier this spring. She previously served as the center’s part-time media manager and has volunteered regularly at receptions and gallery installations. Her promotion was the result of a competitive search process that drew numerous applicants.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1746020637432.png" alt="<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/959d390e-9337-47f9-808a-5d341578d1a0">Click here to hear the complete BW Morning Show Interview with Barbara Withrow and Emily Kohls&nbsp;</a>" />
 <figcaption><a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/959d390e-9337-47f9-808a-5d341578d1a0">Click here to hear the complete BW Morning Show Interview with Barbara Withrow and Emily Kohls&nbsp;</a></figcaption>
 </figure>“There was a selection committee, and we got quite a few résumés,” said Barbara Withrow President of the Board of Directors for the Art Center. “We narrowed it down and interviewed four candidates, but Emily stood out. Her qualifications and experience were just outstanding. We knew she could jump right in.”&nbsp;Originally from the area, Kohls has called Hutchinson home for nearly two decades. Her passion for the arts began early and was nurtured during her time at Buhler High School, where she studied under longtime art teacher Cheryl Smith. She went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Hutchinson Community College, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Fort Hays State University in 2020. She also earned certificates in art history and arts entrepreneurship.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Kohls deepened her academic foundation with a master’s degree in art history, completed in December 2023.&nbsp;“I took way more art history classes than I needed because I just loved it,” Kohls said. “Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.”&nbsp;In addition to her roles at the Art Center, Kohls has served on the Hutchinson Public Art and Design Council and worked as a substitute teacher, gaining experience she says will help her support the center’s educational initiatives.&nbsp;“Art really isn’t taught in schools as much anymore,” Withrow said. “Emily’s teaching background will be a real asset as we try to engage more children in the arts.”&nbsp;When the executive director position opened, Kohls said she hesitated before applying but was encouraged by colleagues and mentors to pursue the opportunity.&nbsp;“I did have to think about it for a second,” Kohls said. “But I’m glad I went for it.”&nbsp;The board was equally enthusiastic. “We checked her references, and they were absolutely outstanding,” Withrow said. “People praised her work ethic, her creativity, and her dedication to the arts.”&nbsp;

Meet Emily Kohls, the new Executive Director of the Hutchinson Art Center

HUTCHiNSON, Kan. – Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2025 Young Kansan Award winners at a ceremony on campus on April 29. The students will also be honored during the College’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9.

Maggy Adolf (Moundridge) and Key’ahn Taylor (Junction City) were selected from a field of students nominated for the honor. The Young Kansan award recognizes two outstanding graduates each year at Hutchinson Community College and is chosen by a vote of the faculty and administration at the college.

The award is sponsored by RCB Bank. Each winner received a plaque and a cash honorarium in recognition of their achievements.

Maggy is a graduate of Moundridge High School and a proud alumna of the HutchCC Cosmetology program. Currently, she is working toward a degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, driven by her ambition to one day open her own salon. Maggy holds the distinction of being a Leadership Scholar and also serves as a Student Ambassador for the Admissions Department. She is an active member of CrossPoint Challenge, contributes to the Dance Club as a board member, and supports fellow students through her role in the Student Success Center.

Key’ahn is a graduate of Junction City High School and is completing the HutchCC Fire Science program. In addition, he serves as a Resident Assistant in the Residence Halls and actively participates in several student organizations, including the Student Firefighter Association, Student Government, and Dance Club. For more information on the honor and award programs at Hutchinson Community College, visit the college’s website at www.hutchcc.edu.

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGEHUTCHiNSON, Kan. – Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2025 Young Kansan Award winners at a ceremony on campus on April 29. The students will also be honored during the College’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9.<figure>
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 </figure>Maggy Adolf (Moundridge) and Key’ahn Taylor (Junction City) were selected from a field of students nominated for the honor. The Young Kansan award recognizes two outstanding graduates each year at Hutchinson Community College and is chosen by a vote of the faculty and administration at the college.The award is sponsored by RCB Bank. Each winner received a plaque and a cash honorarium in recognition of their achievements.Maggy is a graduate of Moundridge High School and a proud alumna of the HutchCC Cosmetology program. Currently, she is working toward a degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, driven by her ambition to one day open her own salon. Maggy holds the distinction of being a Leadership Scholar and also serves as a Student Ambassador for the Admissions Department. She is an active member of CrossPoint Challenge, contributes to the Dance Club as a board member, and supports fellow students through her role in the Student Success Center.Key’ahn is a graduate of Junction City High School and is completing the HutchCC Fire Science program. In addition, he serves as a Resident Assistant in the Residence Halls and actively participates in several student organizations, including the Student Firefighter Association, Student Government, and Dance Club. For more information on the honor and award programs at Hutchinson Community College, visit the college’s website at www.hutchcc.edu.

HutchCC recognizes 2025 Young Kansan Award winners

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745983948387.jpeg" alt="Charlie Box (right) surges in the final round of the NJCAA Central District Championship to earn first-team All-District honors and lead the Blue Dragon men's golf team to qualify for a 24th-straight NJCAA Tournament on Tuesday in Kansas City, MO." />
 <figcaption>Charlie Box (right) surges in the final round of the NJCAA Central District Championship to earn first-team All-District honors and lead the Blue Dragon men's golf team to qualify for a 24th-straight NJCAA Tournament on Tuesday in Kansas City, MO.</figcaption>
 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
KANSAS CITY, Missouri &ndash; The 2025 Jayhawk Conference champion and Region 6 champion Hutchinson Community College men's golf team is headed back to the NJCAA National Tournament.
The Blue Dragons placed third in the Central District Championship on Tuesday to punch their tickets to nationals for the 24th-consecutive season, 25th time in 26 seasons and for 27th time in program history.
The 2025 NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships will be May 12-16 at Sand Creek Station in Newton.
Trailing by 13 strokes entering Tuesday's final round, the Blue Dragons surged to within five strokes of Garden City and was tied with Indian Hills for second late in the third round, but finished third with a 54-hole total of 898.
Garden City won the district title at 896, Indian Hills was second at 893 and Dodge City was fourth at 916. The Broncbusters, Warriors, Blue Dragons and Conquistadors are the four automatic qualifiers from the Central region.
The Blue Dragons posted a final round of 12-over 300 on Tuesday. The Blue Dragons counted scores from&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/box_charlie_0808">Charlie Box</a>&nbsp;(70),&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/northgraves_jack_mp7b">Jack Northgraves</a>&nbsp;(75),&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/ross_louis_6g3i">Louis Ross</a>&nbsp;(76) and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/razinskas_david_xbtl">David Razinskas</a>&nbsp;(79).
Box and freshman Corey Scullion earned first-team All-Central District honors after both Blue Dragons tied for fourth in the final individual standings.
Box, who opened the tournament Monday with a season-high 80, put together back-to-back rounds of 70 to finish at 6-over 250. Box got hot on the back nine Tuesday, recording four-straight birdies to pull into a six-way tie for first place in the individual standings at 3-over par.
Scullion, who was tied for first after 36 holes at 3-under par, struggled on Tuesday with a round of 79, tying Box for fourth at 250.
Garden City's Ilan Dufrenoy and Oliver Crowley tied for the individual title at 4-over 218.
Ross tied for 17th at 229. Northgraves tied for 19th at 230 and Razinskas was 34th at 243.
NJCAA CENTRAL DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP Tiffany Greens GC, Kansas City, MO Par 72 &ndash; Final Results TEAM RESULTS 1. Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 290-296-300&mdash;896 2. Indian Hills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 306-290-298&mdash;893 3. Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 305-293-300&mdash;898 4. Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 318-299-299&mdash;916 T5. Barton&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 307-303-312&mdash;922 T5. Iowa Western&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 312-304-306&mdash;922 7. Crowder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 304-305-319&mdash;928 8. John A. Logan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 312-319-311&mdash;942 9. Coffeyville &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 338-359-363&mdash;1,060 * - Top 4 teams earn automatic bids to national tournament
INDIVIDUAL TOP 10 T1. Ilan Dufrenoy, Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67-74-77&mdash;218 T1. Oliver Crowley, Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 73-73-72&mdash;218 3. Rhys Nicholas, Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75-69-75&mdash;219 T4.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/box_charlie_0808">Charlie Box</a>, Hutchinson &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 80-70-70&mdash;220 T4. Corey Scullion, Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 70-71-79&mdash;220 T6. Emilio Arellano, Indian Hills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72-75-75&mdash;222 T6. Nathan Pouchoulon, Indian Hills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 77-72-73&mdash;222 T8. Jackson Pierce, John A. Logan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75-74-74&mdash;223 T8. Jack Dyer, Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74-75-74&mdash;223 T10. Kaleb Lambert, Barton&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74-75-75&mdash;224 T10. Roman Roth, Indian Hills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 78-71-75&mdash;224
BLUE DRAGON GOLFERS T17.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/ross_louis_6g3i">Louis Ross</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 76-77-76&mdash;229 T19.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/northgraves_jack_mp7b">Jack Northgraves</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 80-75-75&mdash;230 34.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/razinskas_david_xbtl">David Razinskas</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 79-85-79--24</div>

⛳ Blue Dragons qualify for nationals for 24th-straight season

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COLBY, Kan. &ndash; Becoming the 21st NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Qualifier from Hutchinson this season, Blue Dragon freshman Da&rsquo;Shawn Lester has been named the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week for his performance at the Fort Hays State Alex Francis Classic. &nbsp;
Da&rsquo;Shawn Lester (Hutchinson) &ndash; KJCCC Men&rsquo;s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week Hutchinson Freshman Da'Shawn Lester earned his first career victory and punched his ticket to the NJCAA Outdoor Championships on Friday at the Fort Hays State Alex Francis Classic. Lester won the 400 meters with a personal best and meet-winning time of 47.24 seconds. In addition to becoming the 21st Blue Dragon national meet qualifier, Lester posted the fourth-fastest outdoor 400-meter time in Blue Dragon history.
Other Track Athletes Nominated: Sibonokuhle Thwala &ndash; Fort Hays Tech NW Oliver Cabana &ndash; Neosho County
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👟 HutchCC's Lester named KJCCC Track Athlete of the Week

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COLBY, Kan. &ndash; Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Baseball West Division series victories for Seward County Community College and Hutchinson Community College last week were led by this week&rsquo;s KJCCC Baseball West Division Players of the Week Hayden Ramage and Lachlan Rosser. &nbsp;
Hayden Ramage &ndash; Seward County (KJCCC Baseball West Division Player of the Week) Ramage hit .474 last week with three extra-base hits to lead Seward County to a four-game conference series sweep of Pratt. Recording multi-hit games in the first three games of the series, Ramage drove in 10 runs and scored five times while slugging .842.
Lachlan Rosser - Hutchinson (KJCCC Baseball West Division Pitcher of the Week) Blue Dragon freshman pitcher Lachlan Rosser pitched his best game of the season in a critical 4-0 victory over Garden City on Friday at Hobart-Detter Field. With the Blue Dragons battling for a home postseason playoff series, Rosser tossed seven shutout innings of two-hit baseball against the Broncbusters. The freshman struck out six and walked only one. Rosser's seven innings were a season-long for the left-hander while needing just 95 pitches and allowing only one Garden City runner to reach third base.
Other Players Nominated: Ayden Hadley - Barton Cam MaCleod &ndash; Cloud County Isaiah Padilla &ndash; Colby MD Connor &ndash; Dodge City Sean Togher &ndash; Garden City Taber Stokes &ndash; Hutchinson
Other Pitchers Nominated: Braden Hauschel &ndash; Barton Cole Linton &ndash; Cloud County Will David &ndash; Dodge City Jace Reid &ndash; Garden City John Langehennig &ndash; Seward County</div>

⚾ HutchCC's Rosser named KJCCC Pitcher of the Week

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745932297458.jpeg" alt="Freshman Corey Scullion is tied for first individually and the Blue Dragon men sit third after two rounds of the NJCAA Central District Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. (Steve Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Freshman Corey Scullion is tied for first individually and the Blue Dragon men sit third after two rounds of the NJCAA Central District Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. (Steve Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
KANSAS CITY, Missouri &ndash; After a rough opening round at the NJCAA Central District Championship on Monday, the No. 2-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team made a 15-stroke improvement in the afternoon round to put itself in position for a 24th-straight trip to the NJCAA Tournament.
The Blue Dragons are in third place after 36 of 54 holes at Tiffany Greens Golf Course at 598. Hutchinson trails first-place Garden City (586) by 12 strokes and second-place Indian Hills (595) by three strokes. The Dragons have an 11-stroke lead over fourth-place Crowder (609) and a 12-stroke lead over fifth-place Barton (610). The top four teams earn automatic bids for the 2025 NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship on May 13-16 at Sand Creek Station in Newton.
BLUE DRAGON MEN'S GOLF NJCAA Central District Championship When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Where: Tiffany Greens Golf Course, Kansas City Round: 3 Tee Times: 8:30 a.m. (shotgun start) Live scoring:&nbsp;<a href="https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/236875/scoring/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clippd Scoreboard</a>
The final round of the Central District Championship begins with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start on Tuesday at Tiffany Greens.
Freshman Corey Scullion is the low Blue Dragon golfer, who is tied for first place individually at 3-under 141. He is tied with Garden City's Ilan Dufrenoy and is the only Blue Dragon in the Top 10 after two rounds.
The Blue Dragons dug an early 15-stroke hole after 18 holes shooting a 17-over 305. The Dragons counted Scullion's 70,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/ross_louis_6g3i">Louis Ross</a>' 76,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/razinskas_david_xbtl">David Razinskas</a>' 79 and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/box_charlie_0808">Charlie Box</a>'s 80.
The Dragons rallied in the afternoon round and posted a 5-over 293, the second-best team round in the second round. Box rebounded with a 70 to lead Hutchinson in the second round. Scullion had a 71,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/northgraves_jack_mp7b">Jack Northgraves</a>&nbsp;carded a 75 and Ross counted with a 77, including an eagle on the final hole of the day.
Scullion had an eagle and two birdies with two bogeys in his opening-round 70. He had five birdies and four bogeys in his round of 71 in the second round. Dufrenoy was at 8-under late in the first round, but finished with rounds of 67 and 74.
Box is tied for 12th after 36 holes at 150. He shot a season-high 80 in the opening round and rebounded with a 2-under 70. He is one stroke out of the Top 10.
Ross is tied for 17th at 153 (76-77). Northgraves is tied for 23rd at 155 (80-75) and Razinskas is 36th at 164 (79-85).
NJCAA CENTRAL DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP Tiffany Greens Golf Course &ndash; Par 72 After 36 of 54 holes 1. Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 290-296&mdash;586 2. Indian Hills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 305-290&mdash;595 3. Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 305-293&mdash;598 4. Crowder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 304-305&mdash;609 5. Barton&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 307-303&mdash;610 6. Iowa Western&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 312-304&mdash;616 7. Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 318-299&mdash;617 8. John A Logan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 312-319&mdash;631 9. Coffeyville&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 338-359&mdash;697
INDIVIDUAL TOP 10 T1. Corey Scullion, Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 70-71&mdash;141 T1. Ilan Dufrenoy, Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67-74&mdash;141 3. Rhys Nicholas, Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75-69&mdash;144 4. Oliver Crowley, Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 73-73&mdash;146 5. Emilio Arellano, Indian Hills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72-75 &ndash;147 6. Easton Chapman, Crowder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74-74&mdash;148 T7. Kaleb Lambert, Barton&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74-75&mdash;149 T7. Jack Dyer, Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74-75&mdash;149 T7. Jackson Pierce, John A. Logan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75-74&mdash;149 T7. Nathan Pochoulan, Indian Hills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 77-72&mdash;149 T7. Roman Roth, Indian Hills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 78-71&mdash;149
BLUE DRAGON GOLFERS T12.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/box_charlie_0808">Charlie Box</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 80-70&mdash;150 T17.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/ross_louis_6g3i">Louis Ross</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 76-77&mdash;153 T23.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/northgraves_jack_mp7b">Jack Northgraves</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 80-75&mdash;155 36.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/razinskas_david_xbtl">David Razinskas</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 79-85&mdash;164</div>

⛳ Dragons 3rd in Central District Championship; Scullion tied for 1st

ARKANSAS CITY – The No. 3-ranked Cowley Tigers racked up 15 hits and scored 15 unanswered runs to defeat the Hutchinson Community College baseball team 17-3 in seven innings on Monday at Tigers Park.

The Blue Dragons (34-18) will now close out the 2025 regular season with a four-game Jayhawk West series against the Pratt Beavers. Games 1 and 2 will be at Hobart-Detter Field beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday. Games 3 and 4 will be at Stanion Field in Pratt at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Hutchinson and Butler are tied for third place in the Jayhawk West entering the final weekend with 15-13 records. Colby is one game behind in fifth place. Colby and Butler meet in the final weekend series.

One Monday, the Blue Dragons took a 3-2 lead with a three-run third inning. With the bases loaded and no outs,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/stokes_taber_u8n0">Taber Stokes</a>&nbsp;hit a sacrifice fly to left so score&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/maher_quinn_nqj4">Quinn Maher</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/hochstein_finn_ygit">Finn Hochstein</a>'s RBI groundout scored&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/allen_griffin_bmj4">Nick Glantz</a>&nbsp;to tie the game at 2-all and the Dragons took a 3-2 lead one batter later on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/griffin_leo_z3t1">Leo Griffin</a>'s RBI double scored&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mustow_adam_sf8t">A.J. Mustow</a>.

But the Tigers answered right back with six runs in the third, five runs in the fourth and four more in the fifth inning.

Maher led the Blue Dragons offensively going 2 for 4 with a run scored.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/tygart_baker_ked6">C.J. Reid</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mazza_antony_9347">Anthony Mazza</a>, Glantz and Griffin had the other Blue Dragon hits.

Cowley had 15 hits with three doubles and a home run against seven Blue Dragon pitchers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/usselman_reece_c48r">Reece Usselman</a>&nbsp;(2-1) was tagged with the loss.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745932257915.jpeg" alt="Sophomore Quinn Maher had two hits in the Blue Dragons' 17-3 loss to No. 3 Cowley on Monday in Arkansas City. (Sammi Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Sophomore Quinn Maher had two hits in the Blue Dragons' 17-3 loss to No. 3 Cowley on Monday in Arkansas City. (Sammi Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationARKANSAS CITY – The No. 3-ranked Cowley Tigers racked up 15 hits and scored 15 unanswered runs to defeat the Hutchinson Community College baseball team 17-3 in seven innings on Monday at Tigers Park.The Blue Dragons (34-18) will now close out the 2025 regular season with a four-game Jayhawk West series against the Pratt Beavers. Games 1 and 2 will be at Hobart-Detter Field beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday. Games 3 and 4 will be at Stanion Field in Pratt at 1 p.m. on Saturday.Hutchinson and Butler are tied for third place in the Jayhawk West entering the final weekend with 15-13 records. Colby is one game behind in fifth place. Colby and Butler meet in the final weekend series.One Monday, the Blue Dragons took a 3-2 lead with a three-run third inning. With the bases loaded and no outs,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/stokes_taber_u8n0">Taber Stokes</a>&nbsp;hit a sacrifice fly to left so score&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/maher_quinn_nqj4">Quinn Maher</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/hochstein_finn_ygit">Finn Hochstein</a>'s RBI groundout scored&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/allen_griffin_bmj4">Nick Glantz</a>&nbsp;to tie the game at 2-all and the Dragons took a 3-2 lead one batter later on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/griffin_leo_z3t1">Leo Griffin</a>'s RBI double scored&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mustow_adam_sf8t">A.J. Mustow</a>.But the Tigers answered right back with six runs in the third, five runs in the fourth and four more in the fifth inning.Maher led the Blue Dragons offensively going 2 for 4 with a run scored.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/tygart_baker_ked6">C.J. Reid</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mazza_antony_9347">Anthony Mazza</a>, Glantz and Griffin had the other Blue Dragon hits.Cowley had 15 hits with three doubles and a home run against seven Blue Dragon pitchers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/usselman_reece_c48r">Reece Usselman</a>&nbsp;(2-1) was tagged with the loss.

⚾ No. 3 Cowley rolls by Hutchinson

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745807954969.jpeg" alt="Blue Dragon players celebrate after the final out of a come-from-behind 7-5 victory over Barton in Game 2 on Sunday in Great Bend to clinch the 2025 Jayhawk Conference Championship. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Blue Dragon players celebrate after the final out of a come-from-behind 7-5 victory over Barton in Game 2 on Sunday in Great Bend to clinch the 2025 Jayhawk Conference Championship. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
GREAT BEND &ndash; Through the first 13 innings the 2025 season's final regular-season doubleheader on Sunday afternoon, the Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons were held to just two runs and nine hits by the Barton Cougars.
Then came the seventh inning of Game 2.
The Blue Dragons sent 10 batters to plate and erupted for five runs on six hits in their final at-bat as Hutchinson rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat the Cougars 7-5, clinching the 2025 Jayhawk Conference softball championship.
The celebration was delayed after the Dragons were shut out for just the third time this season &ndash; the first time since February 23 &ndash; as Barton's Meleia Ingram pitched a one-hit shutout in a 3-0 Cougar victory.
Hutchinson (35-9) won its second league crown in the last three seasons and sixth overall (1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 2023 and 2025) with a 27-5 KJCCC record. The Blue Dragons will open play in the Region 6 Tournament on Friday at Legends Park in Dodge City. Pairings and times will be released later this week.
Within the midst of winning the conference championship Sunday, sophomores&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/tomlinson_morgan_0v0v">Morgan Tomlinson</a>&nbsp;both reached individual season statistical milestones:
+ With her stolen base in Game 1, Backhaus broke Lexi Williams' single-season stolen base record with her 54th steal of the season. Williams had 53 steals in 2021. + Scoring the game-tying run in the top of the seventh in Game 2, Backhaus tied her own single-game record for runs scored with her 77th run. + Earning the pitching victory in Game 2, Tomlinson tallied her 20th win of the season. Now 20-6 in her sophomore year, Tomlinson is the first Blue Dragon 20-game winner since Holly Kelley in 2016.
GAME 2 RECAP &ndash; Hutchinson 7, Barton 5 Hutchinson's comeback attempt got a little tougher in the bottom of the sixth when then Cougars hit their third home run of the game for a 5-2 lead entering the Dragons' final at-bat.
That final at-bat started with an Addi Lutz leadoff single and one-out hits from&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/dice_emily_75aj">Emily Dice</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>&nbsp;to load the bases. The Dragons scored on a&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/kruger_kaibryn_wwcp">Kaibryn Kruger</a>&nbsp;fielder's choice to short to score Lutz, cutting the lead to 5-3.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/golly_taylor_l19d">Tailor Golly</a>&nbsp;singled through the left side to score Dice to make it 5-4. Then&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/stauffer_gabby_t8qf">Gabby Stauffer</a>&nbsp;singled up the middle, scoring&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>&nbsp;with the tying run and Kruger with the go-ahead run for a 6-5 lead. After a&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_brooke_ngsp">Brooke Backhaus</a>&nbsp;infield single,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/brawner_brie_hldl">Brie Brawner</a>&nbsp;hit a sacrifice fly to left to score Golly for a 7-5 Hutchinson lead.
Tomlinson worked around a two-out error in the bottom of the seventh to close out the victory.
Lutz and Golly both had three-hit games to lead Hutchinson's 14-hit attack. Lutz was 3 for 4 with a double and two runs scored. Golly was 3 for 4 with a double, run scored and an RBI.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_brooke_ngsp">Brooke Backhaus</a>&nbsp;were both 2 for 4 and Dice was 2 for 3 with a run scored and RBI.
Barton took a 2-0 lead after two batters with the Cougars hitting back-to-back home runs to lead off the first inning.
Relief pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/schmidt_jessica_edec">Jessica Schmidt</a>&nbsp;entered the game in the first and went on to pitch a season-high five innings. She allowed four hits and three runs with one walk and one strikeout. Tomlinson pitched two shutout innings with one hit and one strikeout.
Trailing 2-0 after one inning, the Dragons tied the game at 2-all in the second after a&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/kruger_haley_h3bo">Haley Kruger</a>&nbsp;sacrifice fly scored Brawner and Dice's RBI single scored Lutz.
GAME 1 RECAP &ndash; Barton 3, Hutchinson 0 The Blue Dragons were limited to just two baserunners over the first five innings by Ingram and didn't get their first hit of the game until&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>' infield single in the sixth inning.
Ingram struck out 10 and walked three in her complete-game performance.
Tomlinson pitched a complete game and allowed six hits and one walk with five strikeouts. Barton hit two home runs, a solo shot in the third and a two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth for the only offense of the game.
The Blue Dragons were out-hit 6-1.
GAME NOTES&nbsp;&ndash; Now with 136 stolen bases this season, the 2025 Blue Dragons are two steals shy of breaking the program record of 137 since in 2021. &hellip; Now with 102 doubles, the 2025 Blue Dragons move into fourth in program history for doubles. &hellip;&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/tomlinson_morgan_0v0v">Morgan Tomlinson</a>&nbsp;now has 36 career pitching wins. &hellip;&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>&nbsp;now has 199 career hits (second on the career list), 154 career runs (second on the career list) and 79 stolen bases (third on the career list).</div>

🥎 Late rally sends Blue Dragons to Jayhawk Conference title

Murray D. Reimer, 70, of Hutchinson, died April 23, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center after a long health battle. He was born April 8, 1955, in Fowler, to Arnold and Helen (Loewen) Reimer.&nbsp;

Murray attended Tabor College in 1974 and graduated from Friends University in 2000 with a Bachelor’s of Science. He worked for Prairie Land Partners, AGCO Corporation, and Straub International as an agricultural mechanic for 40 years. &nbsp;

In 1979, he married Ama Boese. They shared 46 years of marriage before his death.&nbsp;

Murray was an active member of the First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson. He participated in the church choir and was the sound tech for Sunday morning services. Murray especially enjoyed the pot luck dinners at the church.&nbsp;

Murray followed motor sports avidly whether he went to the drag races or watched NASCAR on television. He could tell you everything about the sport. Murray enjoyed visiting with friends and family albeit in person or on the phone. &nbsp;

Murray is survived by: beloved wife, Ama Reimer of Hutchinson; sons, Drew (Rebekah) Reimer of West Virginia, and Ethan Reimer of Hutchinson; granddaughter, Josephine Reimer of West Virginia; sister, LaVera (Tim) Isaac of Oklahoma; brother, Leon (Ethel) Reimer of Meade; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Memorial service will take place at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Rd. Hutchinson, KS, with dates to be announced.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Murray D. Reimer, 70, of Hutchinson, died April 23, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center after a long health battle. He was born April 8, 1955, in Fowler, to Arnold and Helen (Loewen) Reimer.&nbsp;Murray attended Tabor College in 1974 and graduated from Friends University in 2000 with a Bachelor’s of Science. He worked for Prairie Land Partners, AGCO Corporation, and Straub International as an agricultural mechanic for 40 years. &nbsp;In 1979, he married Ama Boese. They shared 46 years of marriage before his death.&nbsp;Murray was an active member of the First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson. He participated in the church choir and was the sound tech for Sunday morning services. Murray especially enjoyed the pot luck dinners at the church.&nbsp;Murray followed motor sports avidly whether he went to the drag races or watched NASCAR on television. He could tell you everything about the sport. Murray enjoyed visiting with friends and family albeit in person or on the phone. &nbsp;Murray is survived by: beloved wife, Ama Reimer of Hutchinson; sons, Drew (Rebekah) Reimer of West Virginia, and Ethan Reimer of Hutchinson; granddaughter, Josephine Reimer of West Virginia; sister, LaVera (Tim) Isaac of Oklahoma; brother, Leon (Ethel) Reimer of Meade; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.Memorial service will take place at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Rd. Hutchinson, KS, with dates to be announced.&nbsp;

Murray D. Reimer |1955-2025|

Jerri J. Foster, 48, died April 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society - Hutchinson Village, surrounded by her family. Jerri was born December 31, 1976, in Lyons, KS, to Jim Herold Lyddane and JaNell Elaine (Helmer) MacLaren.

Jerri graduated from Lyons High School in 1995 and then Hutchinson Community College and Brown-Macke College earning her Associates Degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. She was a CNA at Good Samaritan Society in Lyons and Hutchinson; an Occupational Therapy Assistant for Dillon Living Center and a waitress for Skaets Steak Shop in Hutchinson. Jerri enjoyed traveling, especially to the Bahamas, was a “foodie”. She loved to try new things. Most of all Jerri enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Jerri is survived by: her daughters, Audrey Tommer (Malachi Kocher), Stasha Gunderson and Mariah Lyddane; father, Jim Lyddane; brother, Lucas (Haida) MacLaren; sister, Dawna Meyers; grandchildren, Preston LeShore, Deagon Lyddane, EssaBella Sarmiento, Brielle Winters, Jesus Sarmiento, Kingston and Alana Gomez; several aunts, uncles, niece and nephews.

Friends may sign the book 9 – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Visitation with the family present will be 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Saltcity Cowboy Church, 810 N. Main St., South Hutchinson, with Cy Bray presiding.

Memorials are suggested to the Jerri Foster Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501, with checks made payable to Elliott Mortuary.

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 </figure>Jerri J. Foster, 48, died April 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society - Hutchinson Village, surrounded by her family. Jerri was born December 31, 1976, in Lyons, KS, to Jim Herold Lyddane and JaNell Elaine (Helmer) MacLaren.Jerri graduated from Lyons High School in 1995 and then Hutchinson Community College and Brown-Macke College earning her Associates Degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. She was a CNA at Good Samaritan Society in Lyons and Hutchinson; an Occupational Therapy Assistant for Dillon Living Center and a waitress for Skaets Steak Shop in Hutchinson. Jerri enjoyed traveling, especially to the Bahamas, was a “foodie”. She loved to try new things. Most of all Jerri enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.Jerri is survived by: her daughters, Audrey Tommer (Malachi Kocher), Stasha Gunderson and Mariah Lyddane; father, Jim Lyddane; brother, Lucas (Haida) MacLaren; sister, Dawna Meyers; grandchildren, Preston LeShore, Deagon Lyddane, EssaBella Sarmiento, Brielle Winters, Jesus Sarmiento, Kingston and Alana Gomez; several aunts, uncles, niece and nephews.She was preceded in death by her mother.Friends may sign the book 9 – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Visitation with the family present will be 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Saltcity Cowboy Church, 810 N. Main St., South Hutchinson, with Cy Bray presiding.Memorials are suggested to the Jerri Foster Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501, with checks made payable to Elliott Mortuary.

Jerri J. Foster |1976-2025|

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COLBY, Kan. &ndash; Familiar faces once again have found their way to Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 1 Softball Player of the Week honors with Hutchinson sophomore Bailey Backhaus and Barton freshman Meleia Ingram each turning big performances last week into their third Player of the Week honors of the season.&nbsp;
Bailey Backhaus &ndash; Hutchinson (KJCCC Division 1 Softball Player of the Week) Blue Dragon sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus had four multi-hit games this week, including her first career five-hit game. For the week, Backhaus was 13 for 18 (.722) from the leadoff spot and tallied an on-base percentage of .737. Backhaus had two doubles and two triples, with 11 runs scored and seven RBI in addition to seven stolen bases. In Game 2 at Garden City to end the week, Backhaus went five for seven with a double, four RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases. Backhaus is the NJCAA D1 Softball leader in batting average (.565) and hits (87) while ranking third in triples (9), fifth in stolen bases (51), and sixth in runs scored (76).
Meleia Ingram - Barton (KJCCC Division 1 Softball Pitcher of the Week) A perfect game highlighted freshman pitcher Meleia Ingram's 19-strikeout week, picking up a pair of victories to help Barton stay alive in the KJCCC race. Beginning the week on Monday with a seven-strikeout, four-inning performance in a non-conference victory over Southeast Community College, Ingram totally shut down conference foe Pratt on Wednesday by facing the minimum of 15 batters and striking out 12 with no ball that was put in play leaving the infield. Improving to 16-4 on the season, Ingram has eclipsed 10 or more strikeouts in five contests to lower her ERA in KJCCC play to 2.50.
Other Players Nominated: Peyton McCormick - Barton Kory Schoenfield - Butler Tess Polad - Colby Elly Tancayo - Dodge City Mara Vonk - Garden City
Other Pitchers Nominated: Ellie Randall - Butler Mia Rauzi - Colby Shyann Clark - Dodge City Morgan Tomlinson - Hutchinson</div>

🥎 HutchCC's Backhaus named KJCCC DI POW

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NEWTON &ndash; The No. 2-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team will need a final-round comeback to retain its Region 6 Championship it won in 2024.
Leading by four strokes after 18 holes, the Blue Dragons saw Dodge City surge past them in the second round and Hutchinson will trail the Conquistadors by four strokes heading into Tuesday morning's final round at Sand Creek Station in Newton.
BLUE DRAGON MEN'S GOLF Region 6 Championship When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Where: Sand Creek Station, Newton, KS Round: 3 Tee Times: 8:30 to 10:20 a.m. (Dragons tee off from 9:20 to 10:20 a.m.) Live Scoring: <a href="https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/237260/scoring/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scoreboard by Clippd</a>
The Blue Dragons posted back-to-back rounds of 291 for a 36-hole total of 582 on Monday. Dodge City shot 295 in the opening round, but shot 5-under 283 in the afternoon round to lead the tournament at 578. Garden City is third at 597 (296-301).
Four Blue Dragon individuals reside in the Top 10 after 36 holes led by 2025 Jayhawk Conference champion <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/box_charlie_0808">Charlie Box</a>, who had consecutive rounds of 3-under 69 on Monday to build a one-stroke lead at 138 after 36 holes over Dodge City's Rhys Nicholas (69-70&mdash;139).
The final round is Tuesday with three-man groups going off of hole No. 1 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Blue Dragon golfers tee off from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m.
The Blue Dragons built a four-stroke lead after 18 holes, counting scores from Box (69), <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/ross_louis_6g3i">Louis Ross</a> (70), <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/northgraves_jack_mp7b">Jack Northgraves</a> (75) and <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/caruthers_jaydon_5jz1">Jaydon Carruthers</a> (77). Dodge City shot 291 in the first round.
The Dragons counted scores in the second round from Box. (69), Carruthers (73), Ross (74) and <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/razinskas_david_xbtl">David Razinskas</a>(75). Dodge City was eight strokes better in the afternoon round at 283.
Ross is tied for third individually at even-par 144 after rounds of 70 and 74 on Monday. Ross birdied his final hole in the opening round to finish at 2-under 70. He is tied with Garden City's Ilan Dufernoy for third at 144.
Carruthers and Blue Dragon individual <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/schultz_cal_h6x5">Cal Schultz</a> are in a three-way tie for 10th after two rounds at 6-over 150. Carruthers struggled in the first round with a 77, but improved to 1-over 73 in the afternoon round. Schultz had back-to-back rounds of 75 on Monday.
Blue Dragon individuals <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/walker_tyler_ijcw">Tyler Walker</a> and Corey Scullion are tied for 13th at 151. Walker had rounds of 76 and 75, while Scullion had rounds of 77 and 74 on Monday.
Razinskas is 20th overall at 154 (79-75). Northgraves is 21st at 155 (75-80).
After winning their sixth-straight Jayhawk Conference championship last week in Manhattan, the Blue Dragons are bidding for their fifth Region 6 championship in the last six seasons.
REGION 6 CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS Sand Creek Station - Newton, KS (After 36 of 54 holes) Team 1. Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 295-283&mdash;578 2. Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 291-291&mdash;582 3. Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 296-301&mdash;597 4. Barton&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 308-304&mdash;612 5. Coffeyville&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 366-336&mdash;704
Individual Top 10 1. <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/box_charlie_0808">Charlie Box</a>, Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 69-69&mdash;138 2. Rhys Nicholas, Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 69-70&mdash;139 T3. <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/ross_louis_6g3i">Louis Ross</a>, Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 70-74&mdash;144 T3. Ilan Dufernoy, Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 71-73&mdash;144 T5. Luke Shelton, Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74-72&mdash;146 T5. Joao Iglesias, Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 76-70&mdash;146 7. Kaleb Lambert, Barton &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 72-75&mdash;147 T8. Oliver Crowley, Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 73-76&mdash;149 T8. Carson French, Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75-74&mdash;149 T10. <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/schultz_cal_h6x5">Cal Schultz</a> (I), Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75-75&mdash;150 T10. <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/caruthers_jaydon_5jz1">Jaydon Carruthers</a>, Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 77-73&mdash;150 T10. Colby Hays, Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 79-71&mdash;150
OTHER BLUE DRAGONS T13. <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/walker_tyler_ijcw">Tyler Walker</a> (I)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 76-75&mdash;151 T13. Corey Scullion (I)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 77-74 &ndash;151 20. <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/razinskas_david_xbtl">David Razinskas</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 79-75&mdash;154 21. <a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/northgraves_jack_mp7b">Jack Northgraves</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75-80-155</div>

⛳️ Dragons sit in 2nd after Day 1 of Region VI Championship

Pamela S. Surface, 75, of Hutchinson, died April 18, 2025, at Hospice House. She was born July 27, 1949, in Wichita, to Allen L. and Maxine J. (Burgett) Ward.

Pam graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967 and from Adela Hale Business College. She worked in human resources at Hutchinson Correctional Facility for several years and then as Assistant Director of Human Resources at Wesley Towers for 17 years before she retired. Pam enjoyed sitting on her patio watching the wildlife in her backyard. She loved animals of all kinds, especially cats and dogs. Pam was a past member of Mid State Street Rods.

On October 7, 1967, she married Marvin W. Surface in Hutchinson. They shared over 57 years of marriage before her passing.

Pam is survived by: her husband, Marvin; son, Tim Surface (Sharon) of Great Bend; and several extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Cleta Van Wye and Kathy Huffman.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

The service will be livestreamed (beginning at 10:20 a.m.) and can be viewed here:&nbsp;<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc0NTA4MzMyOTM1OTEzMSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">click to view service</a>

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.

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 </figure>Pamela S. Surface, 75, of Hutchinson, died April 18, 2025, at Hospice House. She was born July 27, 1949, in Wichita, to Allen L. and Maxine J. (Burgett) Ward.Pam graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967 and from Adela Hale Business College. She worked in human resources at Hutchinson Correctional Facility for several years and then as Assistant Director of Human Resources at Wesley Towers for 17 years before she retired. Pam enjoyed sitting on her patio watching the wildlife in her backyard. She loved animals of all kinds, especially cats and dogs. Pam was a past member of Mid State Street Rods.On October 7, 1967, she married Marvin W. Surface in Hutchinson. They shared over 57 years of marriage before her passing.Pam is survived by: her husband, Marvin; son, Tim Surface (Sharon) of Great Bend; and several extended family members.She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Cleta Van Wye and Kathy Huffman.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.The service will be livestreamed (beginning at 10:20 a.m.) and can be viewed here:&nbsp;<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc0NTA4MzMyOTM1OTEzMSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">click to view service</a>Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Pamela S. Surface |1949-2025|

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – With summer just around the corner, the Cosmosphere is preparing for a full lineup of science-packed space camps, and many are already filling up fast.

Among the most popular is Mission: Moon Shot, designed for students entering eighth and ninth grades. This overnight camp immerses participants in a futuristic lunar mission, offering hands-on learning experiences in science, teamwork and problem-solving.

Another standout is Mars Academy, a program for incoming seventh and eighth graders. New this year, the camp will feature a mock jury trial focused on “space law.” During their simulated mission to Mars, campers will explore how to establish governance on a new planet, grappling with challenges like theft, broken treaties and the absence of Earth’s legal systems.

“We’re teaching them how to settle on Mars,” said Sherry Treece with the Cosmosphere. “We need laws. Things can go wrong—even in space—and they’ll learn how to hold a trial and work through it.”

Mars Academy costs $720 and includes four overnights in the Hutchinson Community College dorms. Meals are provided through a partnership with the college, and campers walk from campus to the Cosmosphere each day.

For younger campers, Alien Adventure offers a full day camp experience for those entering fifth and sixth grade. Campers will experiment with indie robots that play music as they move over color-coded tiles, combining creativity and coding for a truly hands-on STEM experience. Drop-off is at 9 a.m., with pickup at 5 p.m.

Older students entering ninth and tenth grades can sign up for Astro Lab, held weekly throughout the summer. One of the highlights of this camp is a scuba diving session in Wichita at Amber Waves Diving, where participants explore underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) used in real-world exploration.

Adding to the excitement this summer, astronauts Don Thomas and Steve Swanson are scheduled to visit some of the camps, offering photos, autographs and Q&amp;A sessions with campers.

“It’s so special to see the kids’ faces when an astronaut walks into the room,” Treece said. “They get to talk to someone who has actually been in space.”

Parents and grandparents can explore available camps and register by visiting cosmocamps.org. For more information, call 1-800-397-0330 and ask for Sherry.

“This is a great opportunity for kids from all over—even those visiting family in the area,” Treece added. “The Cosmosphere is truly a one-of-a-kind place in Kansas.”

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. – With summer just around the corner, the Cosmosphere is preparing for a full lineup of science-packed space camps, and many are already filling up fast.Among the most popular is Mission: Moon Shot, designed for students entering eighth and ninth grades. This overnight camp immerses participants in a futuristic lunar mission, offering hands-on learning experiences in science, teamwork and problem-solving.Another standout is Mars Academy, a program for incoming seventh and eighth graders. New this year, the camp will feature a mock jury trial focused on “space law.” During their simulated mission to Mars, campers will explore how to establish governance on a new planet, grappling with challenges like theft, broken treaties and the absence of Earth’s legal systems.<figure>
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 </figure>“We’re teaching them how to settle on Mars,” said Sherry Treece with the Cosmosphere. “We need laws. Things can go wrong—even in space—and they’ll learn how to hold a trial and work through it.”Mars Academy costs $720 and includes four overnights in the Hutchinson Community College dorms. Meals are provided through a partnership with the college, and campers walk from campus to the Cosmosphere each day.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744827935069.png" alt="<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/d9fe9478-7288-4ed9-80c9-f16846f9cae5">Click here to hear the BW Morning Show with Sherry Treece</a>" />
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 </figure>For younger campers, Alien Adventure offers a full day camp experience for those entering fifth and sixth grade. Campers will experiment with indie robots that play music as they move over color-coded tiles, combining creativity and coding for a truly hands-on STEM experience. Drop-off is at 9 a.m., with pickup at 5 p.m.Older students entering ninth and tenth grades can sign up for Astro Lab, held weekly throughout the summer. One of the highlights of this camp is a scuba diving session in Wichita at Amber Waves Diving, where participants explore underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) used in real-world exploration.Adding to the excitement this summer, astronauts Don Thomas and Steve Swanson are scheduled to visit some of the camps, offering photos, autographs and Q&amp;A sessions with campers.“It’s so special to see the kids’ faces when an astronaut walks into the room,” Treece said. “They get to talk to someone who has actually been in space.”Parents and grandparents can explore available camps and register by visiting cosmocamps.org. For more information, call 1-800-397-0330 and ask for Sherry.“This is a great opportunity for kids from all over—even those visiting family in the area,” Treece added. “The Cosmosphere is truly a one-of-a-kind place in Kansas.”

Cosmosphere summer camps offer out-of-this-world experiences for kids

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ryan Chambers may spend his weekdays working as an engineer in Great Bend, but come the weekend, he’s saddling up for a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping sport that’s anything but ordinary.

Chambers, originally from Pretty Prairie and a Hutchinson Community College and Kansas State University alum, competes in cowboy mounted shooting — a sport that combines horseback riding with live-fire marksmanship. Riders maneuver their horses through a timed course, shooting at balloon targets with replica 1800s-era single-action revolvers.

“It’s kind of like barrel racing, but with guns,” Chambers explained with a grin. “You want to be fast, but you also need to be accurate. Every missed balloon adds five seconds to your time.”

Chambers first tried his hand at the sport after graduating from K-State, following in the footsteps of his younger brother, Tyler, who’s already earned a world championship title. Ryan’s debut came at the Kansas State Fair, where he placed dead last — even behind a 12-year-old competitor. But he stuck with it, eventually becoming a two-time Men’s High Point Champion in Kansas.

“You just keep working at it,” he said. “It’s humbling, but fun.”

His interest in statistics also ties back to family. Chambers’ grandparents, Neil and Ardith Thompson, were long-time statisticians for Hutchinson Community College starting in 1979. Chambers followed suit, helping with stats while a student and continuing to assist at Blue Dragon games and national tournaments to this day. He also works with the sports information department at K-State, where he covers home football games and other athletic events.

Balancing his engineering job with his passion for mounted shooting — not to mention bowling — takes planning. But with a homemade arena on family property, Chambers and his brother find time to train regularly.

“The horse has to be in shape, just like the rider,” Chambers said. “And they have to be used to the sound of gunfire. That takes time and the right kind of horse.”

The revolvers used in competition are .45 Colt single-action pistols, replicas of 1890s-era firearms. There are also divisions that include shotguns and lever-action rifles. The primary division, however, remains the pistol class — open to competitors of all ages, including an 86-year-old rider who competed in Las Vegas recently.

Chambers helps run a club based in Great Bend, which draws shooters from across Kansas — from Fowler to Topeka and Oakley to Wichita. Organizing events can be a challenge, but the community it fosters makes the effort worth it.

“We just pick a date and hope the weather cooperates,” he said.

The Kansas state shoot is scheduled for April 18–20 in Topeka, with other major events planned for Dodge City Days and the Kansas State Fair. On the national scale, Chambers has his eye on the upcoming CMSA (Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association) national shoot in Lincoln, Nebraska, scheduled around Memorial Day weekend.

“Some people golf, some bowl — I ride a horse and shoot balloons,” Chambers laughed. “It’s definitely a conversation starter.”

With a supportive community, a strong family legacy in stats, and a passion for a sport most have never heard of, Ryan Chambers continues to leave his mark — both in the saddle and behind the scorer’s table.

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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ryan Chambers may spend his weekdays working as an engineer in Great Bend, but come the weekend, he’s saddling up for a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping sport that’s anything but ordinary.Chambers, originally from Pretty Prairie and a Hutchinson Community College and Kansas State University alum, competes in cowboy mounted shooting — a sport that combines horseback riding with live-fire marksmanship. Riders maneuver their horses through a timed course, shooting at balloon targets with replica 1800s-era single-action revolvers.“It’s kind of like barrel racing, but with guns,” Chambers explained with a grin. “You want to be fast, but you also need to be accurate. Every missed balloon adds five seconds to your time.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744829055062.png" alt="<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/72795cbb-e3e7-48bd-8923-47583fe4939c">Click her to listen to the BW Morning Show Interview with Ryan Chambers&nbsp;</a>" />
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 </figure>Chambers first tried his hand at the sport after graduating from K-State, following in the footsteps of his younger brother, Tyler, who’s already earned a world championship title. Ryan’s debut came at the Kansas State Fair, where he placed dead last — even behind a 12-year-old competitor. But he stuck with it, eventually becoming a two-time Men’s High Point Champion in Kansas.“You just keep working at it,” he said. “It’s humbling, but fun.”His interest in statistics also ties back to family. Chambers’ grandparents, Neil and Ardith Thompson, were long-time statisticians for Hutchinson Community College starting in 1979. Chambers followed suit, helping with stats while a student and continuing to assist at Blue Dragon games and national tournaments to this day. He also works with the sports information department at K-State, where he covers home football games and other athletic events.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744829238085.jpeg" alt="Ryan Chambers&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>Balancing his engineering job with his passion for mounted shooting — not to mention bowling — takes planning. But with a homemade arena on family property, Chambers and his brother find time to train regularly.“The horse has to be in shape, just like the rider,” Chambers said. “And they have to be used to the sound of gunfire. That takes time and the right kind of horse.”The revolvers used in competition are .45 Colt single-action pistols, replicas of 1890s-era firearms. There are also divisions that include shotguns and lever-action rifles. The primary division, however, remains the pistol class — open to competitors of all ages, including an 86-year-old rider who competed in Las Vegas recently.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744829264372.jpeg" alt="Ryan Chambers&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>Chambers helps run a club based in Great Bend, which draws shooters from across Kansas — from Fowler to Topeka and Oakley to Wichita. Organizing events can be a challenge, but the community it fosters makes the effort worth it.“We just pick a date and hope the weather cooperates,” he said.The Kansas state shoot is scheduled for April 18–20 in Topeka, with other major events planned for Dodge City Days and the Kansas State Fair. On the national scale, Chambers has his eye on the upcoming CMSA (Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association) national shoot in Lincoln, Nebraska, scheduled around Memorial Day weekend.“Some people golf, some bowl — I ride a horse and shoot balloons,” Chambers laughed. “It’s definitely a conversation starter.”With a supportive community, a strong family legacy in stats, and a passion for a sport most have never heard of, Ryan Chambers continues to leave his mark — both in the saddle and behind the scorer’s table.

Engineer by day, cowboy by weekend: Ryan Chambers competes in the fast-paced world of mounted shooting

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NJCAA Sports Information Director of the Year
The NJCAA Sports Information Director of the Year is awarded to a sports information director who best exemplifies the overall purpose of promoting and leading their institution, athletic department, and student-athletes through sports information.&nbsp;
Created in the spring of 2020, the NJCAA Sports Information Director of the Year is part of the NJCAA Annual Awards that honor three distinct categories across the association - Athletic Director of the Year, Sports Information Director of the Year, and Athletic Trainer of the Year. These awards represent individuals who strive to create the optimal student-athlete experience on their campus while also performing duties that go far beyond the institutional level. To view past winners, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/awards/honors/annual_awards/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NJCAA Annual Award Past Winners</a>
Steve Carpenter &ndash; Hutchinson Community College (KS)
Steve Carpenter is in his 21st&nbsp;year as the Sports Information Director for the Hutchinson Blue Dragons and is the only SID Hutchinson has ever employed. Carpenter is responsible for all facets of the sports information department, including the creation of game notes, providing statistics, maintaining BlueDragonSports.com, updating social media accounts, and any other digital needs for the Hutchinson athletic department. Year over year, Carpenter goes above and beyond for not only Hutchinson sporting events, but also any other events taking place on campus. He serves as the media contact for all Kansas State High School events held at Hutchinson and is the NBC Baseball Statistician for the Hutchinson Monarchs.
Listeners may recognize Carpenter's voice as the play-by-play announcer for all Blue Dragons' baseball, softball, and soccer games along with select basketball games. He also serves as the public address announcer for Hutchinson volleyball games. Carpenter helped create and host the Countdown to Kickoff weekly radio show during football season and the Blue Dragon Talk show for men's and women's basketball. In addition to his on-air roles, Carpenter leads statistic documentation for Blue Dragons events and teaches students how to operate the statistic platforms. He has overseen statistics for numerous NJCAA Championships at Hutchinson, including basketball, volleyball, football semifinals and bowl games, and track and field.
Carpenter leads the Regional and Conference SID Committees, organizing player of the week nominations. He was also selected as an additional poll voter for the NJCAA Women's Basketball committee in 2023-24. Carpenter has earned numerous accolades in his career including the Mary Ellen Leicht Service Award, College Sports Communications National Championship honors, and many Kansas Press Association and Harris Enterprises Awards for Sports Writing, Column Writing, and Page Design.
Carpenter became the first full-time Sports Information Director at Hutchinson after a 17-year journalism career that spanned four newspapers in two states. Prior to joining the Blue Dragon Athletic Department, Carpenter was the sports editor of The Hutchinson News from 1995 to 2003. At The News, Carpenter covered Blue Dragon athletics, taking over as full-time football and volleyball beat writer in 1997 and the entire Blue Dragon/junior college beat in 2001.
For all 2025 NJCAA Honors and Annual Award Winners, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/awards/2024-25_honors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024-25 NJCAA Award Winners</a>
For all NJCAA Honors, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/awards/honors/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NJCAA Honors Home</a></div>

HutchCC's Carpenter named NJCAA Sports Information Director of the Year

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Excitement continues to grow around the new YMCA facility under construction on North Lorraine Street, as branch director David Foster shared updates this week on progress, upcoming programs, and recent honors within the Greater Hutchinson YMCA.

“Things are moving right along,” Foster said. “We’ve already dug the lap pool and will be digging the family pool in the coming days. Concrete for the pool walls and footings for the building will go in soon, and before long, it’ll start taking real shape.”

Though fenced off, updates are available via the YMCA’s Facebook series “Behind the Fence,” which gives viewers a glimpse of construction activity that’s otherwise out of public view.

The project represents more than just a new building—it’s a symbol of growth and expanding opportunity for local families. “We’re excited about what’s to come,” Foster said.

Youth Sports and Summer Activities

With warmer weather on the way, the YMCA is gearing up for a busy summer of youth sports. T-ball and machine pitch baseball registration is open until May 5, serving children ages 3 to 9. Dodgeball registration runs through May 30 for students in grades 1 through 8.

“These are fun, active programs,” Foster said. “We expect a few hundred kids to participate again this summer, and it’s a great way to keep them engaged once school is out.”

The cost is $25 for YMCA members and $45 for non-members.

Another returning favorite is Saturday Night at the Y, a free program for all middle school students in Hutchinson and Reno County. The next event is set for May 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees can swim, play basketball, work out, and enjoy games, plus pizza and drinks before heading home.

“We’ve had over 350 students participate so far this year,” said Foster. “It’s a safe, fun way for them to stay active and social.”

The event will move to Salt City Splash for the summer months, in partnership with Hutch Rec.

Swim Lessons, Gymnastics and Academy Programs

As temperatures rise, many families are thinking about water safety—and the YMCA has them covered with year-round swim lessons in its current facility at 716 E. 13th Ave., near Hutchinson High School.

“People forget we have a pool now, not just the new one being built,” Foster noted. “We offer monthly swim lessons, gymnastics, and intermediate Academy levels that help prepare kids for team participation.”

Team opportunities are also available for those looking for more intensive instruction and competitions in both swimming and gymnastics.

The Hutchinson YMCA was recently recognized at the Greater Wichita YMCA’s annual celebration in Andover, where Brad Dillon was named the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. Dillon, who has chaired Hutchinson’s capital campaign, was selected among 11 nominees across the association.

“It’s a big honor,” said Foster. “Brad has been instrumental in our success, and it’s exciting to see him recognized.”

This marks the second time Hutchinson has received the award since joining the Greater Wichita YMCA network in 2022. Will Lewis was honored in 2023.

Brandon McVay, a multi-sport coach at the YMCA, was also named Hutchinson’s 2024 Volunteer Coach of the Year for his commitment to youth development through sportsmanship and mentorship.

Though the new facility is bringing major improvements, including a steam room, sauna and hot tub, Foster acknowledged some challenges in the current building. The 50-year-old steam room recently became inoperable, and due to high replacement costs, won’t be repaired before the move.

“We appreciate everyone’s understanding,” Foster said. “We’re investing in a much better experience with the new Y.”

Foster also teased future plans to expand NJCAA tournament team involvement at the YMCA following positive outreach from Monroe College and the NJCAA president.

“We’re proud to provide opportunities for visiting teams to connect with local youth,” he said. “And next year, we’re hoping to get every team involved.”

With new facilities on the horizon, packed youth programs, and strong community support, Foster said it best: “It’s a great time to be part of the Y.”

For more information on summer programs, facility updates or volunteer opportunities, visit the Hutchinson YMCA’s Facebook page or stop by their current location at 716 E. 13th Ave.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741797831957.jpeg" alt="Splash class at the YMCA - Photo courtesy Hutchinson YMCA" />
 <figcaption>Splash class at the YMCA - Photo courtesy Hutchinson YMCA</figcaption>
 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch Post&nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Excitement continues to grow around the new YMCA facility under construction on North Lorraine Street, as branch director David Foster shared updates this week on progress, upcoming programs, and recent honors within the Greater Hutchinson YMCA.“Things are moving right along,” Foster said. “We’ve already dug the lap pool and will be digging the family pool in the coming days. Concrete for the pool walls and footings for the building will go in soon, and before long, it’ll start taking real shape.”Though fenced off, updates are available via the YMCA’s Facebook series “Behind the Fence,” which gives viewers a glimpse of construction activity that’s otherwise out of public view.The project represents more than just a new building—it’s a symbol of growth and expanding opportunity for local families. “We’re excited about what’s to come,” Foster said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744813077712.png" alt="<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/9de63916-5b98-4444-86ee-11e1f0d307be'">Click here to listen to the entire BW Morning Show Interview with David Foster</a>" />
 <figcaption><a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/9de63916-5b98-4444-86ee-11e1f0d307be'">Click here to listen to the entire BW Morning Show Interview with David Foster</a></figcaption>
 </figure>Youth Sports and Summer ActivitiesWith warmer weather on the way, the YMCA is gearing up for a busy summer of youth sports. T-ball and machine pitch baseball registration is open until May 5, serving children ages 3 to 9. Dodgeball registration runs through May 30 for students in grades 1 through 8.“These are fun, active programs,” Foster said. “We expect a few hundred kids to participate again this summer, and it’s a great way to keep them engaged once school is out.”The cost is $25 for YMCA members and $45 for non-members.Another returning favorite is Saturday Night at the Y, a free program for all middle school students in Hutchinson and Reno County. The next event is set for May 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees can swim, play basketball, work out, and enjoy games, plus pizza and drinks before heading home.“We’ve had over 350 students participate so far this year,” said Foster. “It’s a safe, fun way for them to stay active and social.”The event will move to Salt City Splash for the summer months, in partnership with Hutch Rec.Swim Lessons, Gymnastics and Academy ProgramsAs temperatures rise, many families are thinking about water safety—and the YMCA has them covered with year-round swim lessons in its current facility at 716 E. 13th Ave., near Hutchinson High School.“People forget we have a pool now, not just the new one being built,” Foster noted. “We offer monthly swim lessons, gymnastics, and intermediate Academy levels that help prepare kids for team participation.”Team opportunities are also available for those looking for more intensive instruction and competitions in both swimming and gymnastics.Honoring VolunteersThe Hutchinson YMCA was recently recognized at the Greater Wichita YMCA’s annual celebration in Andover, where Brad Dillon was named the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. Dillon, who has chaired Hutchinson’s capital campaign, was selected among 11 nominees across the association.“It’s a big honor,” said Foster. “Brad has been instrumental in our success, and it’s exciting to see him recognized.”This marks the second time Hutchinson has received the award since joining the Greater Wichita YMCA network in 2022. Will Lewis was honored in 2023.Brandon McVay, a multi-sport coach at the YMCA, was also named Hutchinson’s 2024 Volunteer Coach of the Year for his commitment to youth development through sportsmanship and mentorship.Looking AheadThough the new facility is bringing major improvements, including a steam room, sauna and hot tub, Foster acknowledged some challenges in the current building. The 50-year-old steam room recently became inoperable, and due to high replacement costs, won’t be repaired before the move.“We appreciate everyone’s understanding,” Foster said. “We’re investing in a much better experience with the new Y.”Foster also teased future plans to expand NJCAA tournament team involvement at the YMCA following positive outreach from Monroe College and the NJCAA president.“We’re proud to provide opportunities for visiting teams to connect with local youth,” he said. “And next year, we’re hoping to get every team involved.”With new facilities on the horizon, packed youth programs, and strong community support, Foster said it best: “It’s a great time to be part of the Y.”For more information on summer programs, facility updates or volunteer opportunities, visit the Hutchinson YMCA’s Facebook page or stop by their current location at 716 E. 13th Ave.