The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team fell three spots to No. 11 in the latest NJCAA Top 25 poll released on Monday afternoon.

The Blue Dragons are 24-3 overall, 18-3 in the Jayhawk Conference.&nbsp;

HutchCC has three games remaining in the regular season: home against Pratt on Wednesday, at Seward County on Saturday and home against No. 7 Dodge City on Wednesday, March 5.

2024-25 NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Poll | Week 13 - 02-24-25

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 </figure>The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team fell three spots to No. 11 in the latest NJCAA Top 25 poll released on Monday afternoon.The Blue Dragons are 24-3 overall, 18-3 in the Jayhawk Conference.&nbsp;HutchCC has three games remaining in the regular season: home against Pratt on Wednesday, at Seward County on Saturday and home against No. 7 Dodge City on Wednesday, March 5.2024-25 NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Poll | Week 13 - 02-24-25<div><div class="awards">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Place</td>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Region</td>
<td>Record</td>
<td>Points</td>
<td>1st Place</td>
<td>Prev.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Chipola College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>25-2</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Three Rivers Community College - MO</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>24-2</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Northwest Florida State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>23-2</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>New Mexico Junior College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>25-2</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Wabash Valley College</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>25-2</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Shelton State Community College</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>25-3</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Dodge City Community College</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>24-3</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>McLennan Community College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>22-2</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>South Plains College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>21-3</td>
<td>170</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Gulf Coast State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>20-4</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Hutchinson Community College</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>24-3</td>
<td>150</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Arizona Western College</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>23-3</td>
<td>140</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Florida Southwestern State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>21-4</td>
<td>130</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Pearl River Community College</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>22-2</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Trinity Valley Community College</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>21-4</td>
<td>110</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Eastern Arizona College</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>22-6</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Odessa College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>17-7</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Coffeyville Community College</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>22-4</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Murray State College</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>21-3</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Western Nebraska Community College</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>22-5</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Casper College</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>22-6</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td>Eastern Florida State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>21-7</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td>Walters State Community College</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>20-5</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Grayson College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>20-6</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td>Cochise College</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>18-9</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
&nbsp;
Receiving Votes: Southern Idaho, Butler, Blinn</div>

🏀 HutchCC drops to No. 11 in NJCAA poll

Myrna Beth (Becker) Moorman, 88, died February 20, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 2, 1937, in the rural Bushton home of her parents, John Henry and Virgie Blanche (Peterson) Becker. &nbsp;

Myrna attended Rice County Union 4 Grade School and Bushton schools, graduating in 1954 from Bushton Rural High School and Hutchinson Junior College in 1957.

Myrna was employed for 26 years at Hutchinson Community College, in the registrar's office and then as secretary/administrative assistant to the president.

Myrna was a charter member of the Hutchinson Chapter of Sweet Adelines. &nbsp;She belonged to Countryside Baptist Church and served as their adult choir director for fifteen years.

On July 29, 1955, she married Harold Eugene Moorman at Bushton. &nbsp;He died February 25, 2010, after they shared almost 55 years of marriage.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, James, Virgil and Charles; parents-in-law, William L. and Laura C. Moorman; stepfather-in-law, Roy Peterson; sisters-in-law, Fern Newton, Dorothy Becker, and Georgia Becker; brothers-in-law, Bob Newton, Bill Fleming, John Clark, and Neil Thompson; granddaughter, Jessica Castle; and great-grandson, Dane Moorman.

Survivors include: &nbsp;children, Randall (Lorie) of Smithville, MO, Susan (Dan) Castle of Hutchinson, and Patricia (David) Monis of North Chelmsford, MA; sister-in-law, Karen Thompson of Hutchinson; stepbrother-in-law, Don (Barbara) Peterson of Clifton; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc0MDE2ODAyMDM1MTA5NSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click her to view Myrna's funeral service.</a>

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 <figcaption>Myrna Beth (Becker) Moorman 1937-2025</figcaption>
 </figure>Myrna Beth (Becker) Moorman, 88, died February 20, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 2, 1937, in the rural Bushton home of her parents, John Henry and Virgie Blanche (Peterson) Becker. &nbsp;Myrna attended Rice County Union 4 Grade School and Bushton schools, graduating in 1954 from Bushton Rural High School and Hutchinson Junior College in 1957.Myrna was employed for 26 years at Hutchinson Community College, in the registrar's office and then as secretary/administrative assistant to the president.Myrna was a charter member of the Hutchinson Chapter of Sweet Adelines. &nbsp;She belonged to Countryside Baptist Church and served as their adult choir director for fifteen years.On July 29, 1955, she married Harold Eugene Moorman at Bushton. &nbsp;He died February 25, 2010, after they shared almost 55 years of marriage.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, James, Virgil and Charles; parents-in-law, William L. and Laura C. Moorman; stepfather-in-law, Roy Peterson; sisters-in-law, Fern Newton, Dorothy Becker, and Georgia Becker; brothers-in-law, Bob Newton, Bill Fleming, John Clark, and Neil Thompson; granddaughter, Jessica Castle; and great-grandson, Dane Moorman.Survivors include: &nbsp;children, Randall (Lorie) of Smithville, MO, Susan (Dan) Castle of Hutchinson, and Patricia (David) Monis of North Chelmsford, MA; sister-in-law, Karen Thompson of Hutchinson; stepbrother-in-law, Don (Barbara) Peterson of Clifton; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc0MDE2ODAyMDM1MTA5NSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click her to view Myrna's funeral service.</a>

Myrna B. (Becker) Moorman |1937 - 2025| Obituary

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740403083637.jpeg" alt="The Blue Dragon men's track and field team celebrate the program's first Region 6 Indoor Championship in team history on Sunday in Pittsburg. (Photo by Ed Bailey)" />
 <figcaption>The Blue Dragon men's track and field team celebrate the program's first Region 6 Indoor Championship in team history on Sunday in Pittsburg. (Photo by Ed Bailey)</figcaption>
 </figure><div><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/files/2025_Region_6_Indoor.pdf">CLICK FOR FINAL REGION 6 RESULTS</a>
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Hutchinson CC Sports Information
PITTSBURG &ndash; The Hutchinson Community College men's track and field team made program history on Sunday by winning its first-ever Region 6 Indoor Championship team title.
Scoring in eight events on the final day of competition at Pittsburg State's Robert Plaster Center, the Blue Dragons won the men's team championship with 109 team points. Coffeyville was second with 93 points and Butler was third with 89 points.
The closest the Blue Dragons came to a Region 6 Indoor team title was a runner-up finish in 1986. The Dragons have had five third-place finishes in the indoor regional championships.
The Blue Dragons also captured their first Jayhawk West indoor team championship in program history with 158 points. Garden City was runner-up in the conference standings with 112 points and Barton was third with 118 points.
Over the weekend, the Blue Dragons earned four individual regional event championships and scored in 13 of 20 events. The Blue Dragons had multiple scorers in five events over the two-day meet &ndash; 5,000 meters, pole vault, long jump, 600 meters and 3,000 meters.
On Sunday, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/legrand_leo_gfpl">Leo LeGrand</a>&nbsp;joined&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/williams_elisha_7e2c">Elisha Williams</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/spencer_jayce_3o70">Jayce Spencer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/mangelson_farrin_7y5g">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;as individual regional champions with a Region 6 title in the 1,000 meters. His time of 2:31.80 earned his second national qualification this season. LeGrand won the Jayhawk West championship and was regional runner-up in the 800 meters earlier on Sunday with a time of 1:55.66.
The Blue Dragons scored a combined 14 points in the 3,000 meters on Sunday as sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/kiprotich_titus_hgfs">Titus Kiprotich</a>&nbsp;was Region 6 runner-up with a national qualifying time of 8:22.46. That time was the second-fastest time in Blue Dragon indoor history. Mangelson placed fourth in the 3,000 with a time of 8:25.01.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/kogo_cornelius_hf87">Cornelius Kogo</a>&nbsp;was eighth in 8:33.08.
The Dragons scored 12 points in the 600-meter run on Sunday. Williams scored in his second individual events with a Region 6 runner-up finish in a time of 1:19.46, which also won the Jayhawk West individual title in the event.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/lester_da-shawn_ptrw">Da'Shawn Lester</a>&nbsp;was fifth in 1:19.23. Both times were national qualifying marks.
Williams ran the third leg of Hutchinson's fifth-place 4x400 relay team.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/telemaque_rickyle_kzmg">Rickyle Telemaque</a>, Lester, Williams and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/warren_d-antonio_9loc">D'Antonio Warren</a>&nbsp;combined for a time of 3:16.84.
Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/parkinson_malique_53uy">Malique Parkinson</a>&nbsp;also earned a trip to nationals in the triple jump on Sunday. His best jump of 47-7 3/4 (14.41 meters) placed third in the region.
Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/bare_grady_0xoi">Grady Bare</a>&nbsp;placed sixth in the shot put at 47-1 (14.35 meters). Warren placed seventh in the 200-meter finals in a time of 21.80.
The Blue Dragons have qualified 18 individuals and one relay for the 2025 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 8-9 at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.</div>

👟 Blue Dragon men claim first Region VI title

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740403004442.jpeg" alt="The 2025 Blue Dragon women's track and field team finished third in both the Region 6 and Jayhawk West team standings on Sunday at the Region VI Indoor Track and Field Championships in Pittsburg (Photo by Ed Bailey)" />
 <figcaption>The 2025 Blue Dragon women's track and field team finished third in both the Region 6 and Jayhawk West team standings on Sunday at the Region VI Indoor Track and Field Championships in Pittsburg (Photo by Ed Bailey)</figcaption>
 </figure><div><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/files/2025_Region_6_Indoor.pdf">CLICK FOR FINAL REGION 6 RESULTS</a>
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/files/2025_Jayhawk_West_Indoor.pdf">CLICK FOR FINAL JAYHAWK WEST RESULTS</a>
Hutchinson CC Sports Information
PITTSBURG &ndash; The Hutchinson Community College women's track and field team had their most successful Region 6 Indoor Championships in program history, completing a third-place finish on Sunday at Pittsburg State's Robert Plaster Center.
Led by a trio of shot putters and trio of distance runners, the Blue Dragons scored a program-high 85 points to place third in the region. Cloud County won the team title with 175.5 points and Barton was team-runner-up with 138.5 points. The Blue Dragons also finished third in the Jayhawk West standings with 112 points. Cloud County scored 212 points amongst Jayhawk West teams. Barton had 138.5 points.
On Sunday, the Blue Dragon scored a combined 17 points in the women's shot put with freshman Deisheline Mayer Scott finishing as regional runner-up with a best distance of 45 feet, 1 inches (13.74 meters). That was the second-best shot put in Blue Dragon women's indoor history and it was good enough to win the Jayhawk West championship on Sunday.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/montaque_janiel_88cd">Janiel Montaque</a>&nbsp;placed third in the shot put at 44-2 1/4 (13.47 meters) and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/green_aiyanna_nkel">Aiyanna Green</a>&nbsp;placed sixth at 37-11 (33.56 meters).
Those three Blue Dragon athletes scored a combined 25 points in the two throw events this weekend.
One day after breaking the Blue Dragons' 5,000-meter record, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/picolet_jordan_z3sx">Jordyn Picolet</a>&nbsp;was a regional runner-up in the 3,000 meters with a time of 10:36.91. Sophomore Laura Avila placed sixth in the 3,000 with a time of 11:00.16. Those two athletes scored a combined 23 points in the two distance defense.
The Blue Dragons earned their eighth NJCAA Indoor national qualifier on Sunday when sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/grantham_abigail_40ez">Abigail Grantham</a>&nbsp;finished third in the 1,000 meters with a PR time of 3:07.09, which surpassed the national qualifying standard. Grantham's time was also the fourth-best at 1,000 meters in program history. Grantham also finished third in the Mile run with a time of 5:21.21. Grantham scored a combined 13.5 points in her three events this weekend.
Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/dawes_azariah_fovg">Azariah Dawes</a>&nbsp;was the other scorer for the Dragons on Day 2 with a fourth-place performance in the triple jump. Dawes' best jump on Sunday was 35-9 1/2 (10.91) meters. Dawes also finished fourth in the long jump on Saturday.
The Blue Dragons next compete at the NJCAA Indoor Championships on March 8-9 at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.</div>

👟 HutchCC women finish 3rd at Region VI 

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 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
GAINESVILLE, Texas &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/golly_taylor_l19d">Tailor Golly</a>&nbsp;hit a two-run home run to center field and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/dice_emily_75aj">Emily Dice</a>&nbsp;hit an inside-the-park home run to lead the No. 22-ranked Hutchinson Community College softball team to a doubleheader split with North Central Texas on Sunday at Darwin Fields.
After dropping a 1-0 decision in eight innings in the opening game, the Blue Dragons erupted for six runs in the first inning en route to a 9-3 victory in the second game.
The Blue Dragons are now 4-4 and will open Jayhawk Conference play at 1 and 3 p.m. on Wednesday against the Pratt Beavers at Fun Valley in Hutchinson's 2025 home opener.
GAME 2 RECAP &ndash; Hutchinson 9, NCTC 3 Golly led the Blue Dragons in the second game going 2 for 4 with a two-run triple, two-run home run and four RBIs. Her two-run triple came in Hutchinson's six-run first inning. Golly's two-run home run came in the sixth inning that gave the Dragons a 9-3 lead.
Dice was 2 for 3 with a career-high three RBIs. Dice hit a two-run single in the first inning and her inside-the-park home run came in the third inning that upped Hutchinson's lead to 7-3.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>&nbsp;was 2 for 4 with two runs with an RBI and a stolen base. The Dragons out-hit the Lions 11-9.
Golly's two-run triple started the Blue Dragons' 6-run first inning. She scored on a&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/stauffer_gabby_t8qf">Gabby Stauffer</a>&nbsp;RBI single. Then with the bases loaded and one out, Dice singled to left field to score Stauffer and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/brawner_brie_hldl">Brie Brawner</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>&nbsp;closed out the big inning with an RBI single that scored&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/thomas_aubree_o0p2">Aubree Thomas</a>.
North Central Texas scored a single run in the first and two runs in the second to pull within 6-3. Dice's inside-the-park homer to left-center in the third inning gave the Dragons a 7-3 lead.
Thomas (2-1) worked the first six innings to earn her second victory of the season. She gave up three hits and three runs, but only one was earned. Thomas had two strikeouts and no walks. Thomas' final four innings were scoreless.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/schmidt_jessica_edec">Jessica Schmidt</a>&nbsp;worked a 1-2-3 seventh inning with two strikeouts.
GAME 1 RECAP &ndash; NCTC 1, Hutchinson 0 (8 innings) Playing extra inning for a second-straight day, the Dragons were walked off by North Central Texas with a single run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Starting pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/tomlinson_morgan_0v0v">Morgan Tomlinson</a>&nbsp;(2-2) pitched seven inning and allowed five hits and one earned run. Tomlinson struck out five and she hit two batters.
Hutchinson had four total hits with singles from&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_brooke_ngsp">Brooke Backhaus</a>&nbsp;and Dice and a double from Golly.
The Dragons got only one runner to third base against NCTC pitcher Abriana Coy.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/backhaus_bailey_44zk">Bailey Backhaus</a>&nbsp;singled to lead off the sixth inning, stole second and moved to third on a line-out to right by&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2024-25/bios/kruger_kaibryn_wwcp">Kaibryn Kruger</a>. The Dragons weren't able to drive in that run.</div>

🥎 Golly, Dice homer as Dragons split with NCTC

Jesse Martin Hensel, 81, of Hutchinson, died February 20, 2025, at Hospice House, with his loving family by his side. He was born October 6, 1943, in Dodge City, to Walter M. and Goldie (Bunch) Hensel.

Jesse graduated from Dodge City High School in 1962, and loved to tell of playing the trombone in the marching band in the 1961 Rose Bowl Parade. He also played basketball and baseball, was in a bowling league and was a member of the Walther League.

He stayed in Dodge City to begin his collegiate career at Dodge City Community College. There, he was a member of the Conquistadors basketball team, which beat Casper College 73-68 to win the 1964 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I National Championship, an accomplishment that landed he and his teammates in the Dodge City CC Athletics Hall of Fame. He then went on to play basketball at Kansas Wesleyan University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He later attended Emporia State University, where he earned his master’s degree in education.

Jesse honorably served in the United States Army from 1966-1968, then embarked upon a 29-year career as an educator, teaching physical education at Sherman Middle School in Hutchinson.

One of his proudest accomplishments was the 34 years he spent as a college and high school football, basketball and softball official, working games across the state of Kansas with a crew of guys that became his closest friends. He delighted in sharing tales of his adventures on the gridiron and hardwood, the players he watched ascend from the high school game to college and pro sports stardom, and the many after-game meals he shared with his officiating crews. Even after he retired, those who watched games with him got a master class in officiating, as he couldn’t help but critique the refs.

He maintained his passion for sports in retirement, watching just about every sporting event that came on TV, but most importantly his beloved New York Yankees and Kansas Jayhawks basketball. He also spent the months of August to January poring over fantasy football notes. For many years he competed in a league with his childhood best friend, Jim Reidl, and his sons, and it became one of his favorite pursuits.

When he wasn’t tending to his fantasy football team, he spent his days collecting sports cards and delving into the world of Hot Wheels collecting. He was well-known to many retail workers from Hutchinson to Emporia, as he obsessively sought the special Treasure Hunt versions of the miniature automobiles. He could tell you what new models were due to be released, the day and time delivery trucks typically arrived at area stores and when new stock would be put on the shelves. In that hobby, he found some kindred spirits his family often heard about.

He also spent many years playing Texas Hold ‘Em at the Moose Lodge in Hutchinson. His family isn’t really sure whether he ended his card-playing career up or down in earnings, but he was rich with stories he brought home from each session, and boy, did he love telling his stories. 

Many of those stories were relayed to his son-in-law, Brent Adams, a broadcaster and journalist, whom he sometimes accompanied to basketball games for which Brent was doing play-by-play for radio. He’d share the tales of his playing and officiating days and spend the drive home breaking down the officials’ performance. They loved to talk sports and looked forward to fishing outings, where they tried to outdo one another with the biggest bass and shared many laughs along the way.

All of those pursuits began to take a backseat when his true passion came around: his grandkids. Holding that national championship trophy couldn’t have compared to the smile he beamed the first time he held his twin granddaughters, Brinley and Madison Adams, in 2016, his granddaughter Elaina Adams in 2018, or when he got his first grandson, Milo Hensel, later that year. He delighted in the time he spent talking and playing card games with them when they would visit, and even challenged himself to learn technology to be able to regularly FaceTime with them. He loved buying cards and thoughtful gifts for them and never missed an opportunity to show them how much they were loved and appreciated.

He was also fiercely proud of his daughters, Stacey and Stephanie. He often shared stories of his fond memories of their childhood and beamed with pride when he spoke of their professional accomplishments and how they handled the challenges of motherhood.

And one of the sweetest ways he will be remembered was for the love and care he shared for his wife, Rita Clara Young, whom he married on August 16, 1969. They were married for 55 years, and built a relationship dedicated to God and family.

Jesse was a gentleman and spread his kindness to those around him. He went out of his way to offer a compliment to those he knew, and many he didn’t, with genuine sincerity.

He was a long-time member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, where he frequently served as an usher, and on the board.

He is survived by: his wife, Rita; daughters, Stacey Hensel of Brooklyn, NY, Stephanie Adams and husband Brent of Spring Hill, TN; grandchildren, Madison, Brinley, and Elaina Adams, and Milo Hensel.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. The service will be livestreamed on the church’s website: <a href="https://orlhutch.org/">https://orlhutch.org/</a>

Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 <figcaption>Jess Hensel 1943-2025</figcaption>
 </figure>Jesse Martin Hensel, 81, of Hutchinson, died February 20, 2025, at Hospice House, with his loving family by his side. He was born October 6, 1943, in Dodge City, to Walter M. and Goldie (Bunch) Hensel.Jesse graduated from Dodge City High School in 1962, and loved to tell of playing the trombone in the marching band in the 1961 Rose Bowl Parade. He also played basketball and baseball, was in a bowling league and was a member of the Walther League.He stayed in Dodge City to begin his collegiate career at Dodge City Community College. There, he was a member of the Conquistadors basketball team, which beat Casper College 73-68 to win the 1964 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I National Championship, an accomplishment that landed he and his teammates in the Dodge City CC Athletics Hall of Fame. He then went on to play basketball at Kansas Wesleyan University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He later attended Emporia State University, where he earned his master’s degree in education.Jesse honorably served in the United States Army from 1966-1968, then embarked upon a 29-year career as an educator, teaching physical education at Sherman Middle School in Hutchinson.One of his proudest accomplishments was the 34 years he spent as a college and high school football, basketball and softball official, working games across the state of Kansas with a crew of guys that became his closest friends. He delighted in sharing tales of his adventures on the gridiron and hardwood, the players he watched ascend from the high school game to college and pro sports stardom, and the many after-game meals he shared with his officiating crews. Even after he retired, those who watched games with him got a master class in officiating, as he couldn’t help but critique the refs.He maintained his passion for sports in retirement, watching just about every sporting event that came on TV, but most importantly his beloved New York Yankees and Kansas Jayhawks basketball. He also spent the months of August to January poring over fantasy football notes. For many years he competed in a league with his childhood best friend, Jim Reidl, and his sons, and it became one of his favorite pursuits.When he wasn’t tending to his fantasy football team, he spent his days collecting sports cards and delving into the world of Hot Wheels collecting. He was well-known to many retail workers from Hutchinson to Emporia, as he obsessively sought the special Treasure Hunt versions of the miniature automobiles. He could tell you what new models were due to be released, the day and time delivery trucks typically arrived at area stores and when new stock would be put on the shelves. In that hobby, he found some kindred spirits his family often heard about.He also spent many years playing Texas Hold ‘Em at the Moose Lodge in Hutchinson. His family isn’t really sure whether he ended his card-playing career up or down in earnings, but he was rich with stories he brought home from each session, and boy, did he love telling his stories. Many of those stories were relayed to his son-in-law, Brent Adams, a broadcaster and journalist, whom he sometimes accompanied to basketball games for which Brent was doing play-by-play for radio. He’d share the tales of his playing and officiating days and spend the drive home breaking down the officials’ performance. They loved to talk sports and looked forward to fishing outings, where they tried to outdo one another with the biggest bass and shared many laughs along the way.All of those pursuits began to take a backseat when his true passion came around: his grandkids. Holding that national championship trophy couldn’t have compared to the smile he beamed the first time he held his twin granddaughters, Brinley and Madison Adams, in 2016, his granddaughter Elaina Adams in 2018, or when he got his first grandson, Milo Hensel, later that year. He delighted in the time he spent talking and playing card games with them when they would visit, and even challenged himself to learn technology to be able to regularly FaceTime with them. He loved buying cards and thoughtful gifts for them and never missed an opportunity to show them how much they were loved and appreciated.He was also fiercely proud of his daughters, Stacey and Stephanie. He often shared stories of his fond memories of their childhood and beamed with pride when he spoke of their professional accomplishments and how they handled the challenges of motherhood.And one of the sweetest ways he will be remembered was for the love and care he shared for his wife, Rita Clara Young, whom he married on August 16, 1969. They were married for 55 years, and built a relationship dedicated to God and family.Jesse was a gentleman and spread his kindness to those around him. He went out of his way to offer a compliment to those he knew, and many he didn’t, with genuine sincerity.He was a long-time member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, where he frequently served as an usher, and on the board.He is survived by: his wife, Rita; daughters, Stacey Hensel of Brooklyn, NY, Stephanie Adams and husband Brent of Spring Hill, TN; grandchildren, Madison, Brinley, and Elaina Adams, and Milo Hensel.Jesse was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don.Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. The service will be livestreamed on the church’s website: <a href="https://orlhutch.org/">https://orlhutch.org/</a>Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jesse M. Hensel |1943 - 2025| 

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 </figure><div>Saturday, Feb. 22 KJCCC Scoreboard (Women)
No. 7 Dodge City 68, Colby 52
No. 8&nbsp;Hutchinson 54, Butler 49
No. 16 Coffeyville 84, Pratt 53
Cowley 74, Garden City 70
Seward County 78, Independence 39
Barton 100, Fort Hays Tech NW 55
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Saturday, Feb. 22 KJCCC Scoreboard (Men)
No. 8 Cowley 76, Garden City 69
Fort Hays Tech NW 99, No. 13 Barton 92
No. 21 Coffeyville 70, Pratt 68
Hutchinson 64, Butler 63
Independence 74, Seward County 64
Dodge City 88, Colby 73
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Saturday, Feb. 22 KCAC Scoreboard (Women)
Tabor 57, Avila 49
Bethany 65, Friends 62
Evangel 77, Sterling 63
Oklahoma Wesleyan 75, McPherson 58
Saint Mary 88, Southwestern 70
Bethel 78, York 64
Kansas Wesleyan 81, Ottawa 69
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Saturday, Feb. 22 KCAC Scoreboard (Men)
Friends 105, Bethany 85
Evangel 67, Sterling 65
Oklahoma Wesleyan 87, McPherson 73
Bethel 95, York 71
Saint Mary 62, Southwestern 61
Avila 83, Tabor 71
Ottawa 84, Kansas Wesleyan 82
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Saturday, Feb. 22 MIAA Scoreboard (Women)
Central Missouri 80, Central Oklahoma 58
Washburn 64, Rogers State 52
Arkansas-Ft. Smith 56, Northwest Missouri 47
Missouri Western 96, Northeastern State 74
Emporia State 69, Newman 63
Fort Hays State 76, Pittsburg State 60
Missouri Southern 54, Nebraska Kearney 51
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Saturday, Feb. 22 MIAA Scoreboard (Men)
Northwest Missouri 64, Arkansas-Ft. Smith 56
Washburn 90, Rogers State 60
Central Oklahoma 64, Central Missouri 62
Newman 89, Emporia State 85
Missouri Western 83, Northeastern State 81
Fort Hays State 62, Pittsburg State 58
Nebraska Kearney 88, Missouri Southern 78
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🏀 KJCCC, KCAC, MIAA scores from Saturday, Feb. 22

<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/boxscores/20250222_agfc.xml?view=boxscore">BOX SCORE</a>

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 8 Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team scored just five points in the fourth quarter, but did just enough defensively to defeat Butler, 54-49 on Saturday afternoon in the Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons are now 24-3 overall, 18-3 in the Jayhawk Conference. HutchCC maintains second place in the conference standings with three games remaining.

Butler (20-6, 15-6) pulled within 41-40 with 2:59 to play in the third quarter, the closest the game had been since it was 8-6 in the first period.

Hutchinson responded with 11-0 run to go in front 52-40 with 9:10 to play in the fourth quarter. Butler scored the next nine points to pull within three with just under four minutes to go.

The Blue Dragons held the Grizzlies scoreless the final 3:47 of the game, while the lone Hutchinson basket came by Katie Duncan with 1:32 left. The Duncan bucket ended a 7:38 scoreless drought for Hutchinson.

Hailey Jackson led the way for Hutchinson with 13 points, 12 of which came in the first half. Jackson also finished with 12 rebounds for her 10th double-double of the season and 12th of her career. Kahlen Norris scored 12, while Duncan finished with 10 points.

Keegan Yarick scored a game-high 14 points for the Grizzlies, which never held a lead in the game.

Hutchinson will host Pratt on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Sports Arena, while Butler will host Garden City at 5:30 p.m. in the Power Plant.

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 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/boxscores/20250222_agfc.xml?view=boxscore">BOX SCORE</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 8 Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team scored just five points in the fourth quarter, but did just enough defensively to defeat Butler, 54-49 on Saturday afternoon in the Sports Arena.The Blue Dragons are now 24-3 overall, 18-3 in the Jayhawk Conference. HutchCC maintains second place in the conference standings with three games remaining.Butler (20-6, 15-6) pulled within 41-40 with 2:59 to play in the third quarter, the closest the game had been since it was 8-6 in the first period.Hutchinson responded with 11-0 run to go in front 52-40 with 9:10 to play in the fourth quarter. Butler scored the next nine points to pull within three with just under four minutes to go.The Blue Dragons held the Grizzlies scoreless the final 3:47 of the game, while the lone Hutchinson basket came by Katie Duncan with 1:32 left. The Duncan bucket ended a 7:38 scoreless drought for Hutchinson.Hailey Jackson led the way for Hutchinson with 13 points, 12 of which came in the first half. Jackson also finished with 12 rebounds for her 10th double-double of the season and 12th of her career. Kahlen Norris scored 12, while Duncan finished with 10 points.Keegan Yarick scored a game-high 14 points for the Grizzlies, which never held a lead in the game.Hutchinson will host Pratt on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Sports Arena, while Butler will host Garden City at 5:30 p.m. in the Power Plant.

🏀 Blue Dragons grind out win over Grizzlies

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Hutchinson vs. Butler - 2 p.m. (W), 4 p.m. (M)
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No. 7 Dodge City at Colby&nbsp;- 2 p.m. (W), 4 p.m. (M)
Seward County at Independence&nbsp;- 2 p.m. (W), 4 p.m. (M)
Coffeyville at Pratt&nbsp;- 2 p.m. (W), 4 p.m. (M)
Cowley at Garden City&nbsp;- 2 p.m. (W), 4 p.m. (M)
Barton at Fort Hays Tech NW - 5:30 p.m. (W), 7:30 p.m. (M)
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<h1>KCAC</h1>
Sterling at Evangel - 1 p.m. (W), 3 p.m. (M)
McPherson at Oklahoma Wesleyan&nbsp;- 1 p.m. (W), 3 p.m. (M)
Tabor at Avila&nbsp;-&nbsp;2 p.m. (W),&nbsp;4 p.m. (M)
Southwestern at Saint Mary&nbsp;-&nbsp;2&nbsp;p.m. (W),&nbsp;4&nbsp;p.m. (M)
Bethany at Friends&nbsp;-&nbsp;3&nbsp;p.m. (W),&nbsp;5 p.m. (M)
Bethel at York&nbsp;-&nbsp;3&nbsp;p.m. (W),&nbsp;5&nbsp;p.m. (M)
Ottawa at Kansas Wesleyan - 5 p.m. (W), 7 p.m. (M)
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<h1>MIAA</h1>
Central Oklahoma at Central Missouri - 1 p.m. (W), 3 p.m. (M)
Rogers State at Washburn&nbsp;- 1 p.m. (W), 3 p.m. (M)
Northwest Missouri at Arkansas-Fort Smith&nbsp;- 1 p.m. (W), 3 p.m. (M)
Missouri Western at Northeastern State&nbsp;- 1:30 p.m. (W), 3:30 p.m. (M)
Emporia State at Newman&nbsp;- 1:30 p.m. (W), 3:30 p.m. (M)
Pittsburg State at Fort Hays State&nbsp;-&nbsp;2&nbsp;p.m. (W),&nbsp;4&nbsp;p.m. (M)
Missouri Southern at Nebraska Kearney&nbsp;-&nbsp;2&nbsp;p.m. (W),&nbsp;4&nbsp;p.m. (M)
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🏀 KJCCC, KCAC, MIAA schedule for Saturday, Feb. 22

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740191241508.jpeg" alt="Mikhail Abdul-Hamid and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team takes on the Butler Grizzlies at 4 p.m. on Saturday for the Dragons' annual Pink-Out Game. (Andrew Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Mikhail Abdul-Hamid and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team takes on the Butler Grizzlies at 4 p.m. on Saturday for the Dragons' annual Pink-Out Game. (Andrew Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
One of the classic Jayhawk Conference rivalries renews itself on Saturday as the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team meets the rival Butler Grizzlies on Saturday afternoon at the Sports Arena.
There will be plenty at stake on Saturday as the Blue Dragons (16-10, 12-8 KJCCC) and Grizzlies (18-8, 13-7) meet at 4 p.m. Saturday for the Blue Dragons' annual Pink-Out Game set to tip off at 4 p.m.
BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL Hutchinson (16-10, 12-8) vs. Butler (18-8, 13-7) Blue Dragon Pink-Out Game When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Time: 4 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 3:45 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Dan Naccarato (Analyst)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=2196256">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 3:45 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport Game Sponsor: Midwest Superstore of Hutchinson <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/files/Game_27_-_Butler_Men.pdf">CLICK FOR FULL BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>
The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 3:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Dan Naccarato (analyst) calling the action. The game will be streamed on the Blue Dragon Sports Network at 3:45 p.m.
Pink-Out T-Shirts will be available throughout both games on Saturday with a suggested for-sale price of $10. Pink-Out ceremonies will take place at halftime of the men's game.
On the court, the fifth-place Blue Dragons continued to trail Butler by one game for fourth place. The top four teams in the final conference standings receive opening-round byes for the Region 6 Tournament in March.
Both teams come off losses in mid-week action.
The Blue Dragons fell to No. 8 Cowley on the road 87-71 on Wednesday. The Grizzlies dropped an 83-60 road decision at Coffeyville on Thursday.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/arnold_khalil_9vae">Khalil Arnold</a>&nbsp;had 15 points to lead the Blue Dragons on Wednesday against the Tigers. D.J. Dudley had 14 points, but the Tigers shot an opponent-season-high 57.7 percent from the floor. Hutchinson shot only 40.3 percent from the field.
Saturday's meeting will be the 201st all-time game played in series history between Hutchinson and Butler. The Blue Dragons lead the series 130-70 after the Blue Dragons won 73-70 at El Dorado on January 8. Bo Aldridge had 22 points and 11 rebounds against the Grizzlies for his first career double-double. Russell Branch had 18 points to lead Butler in the first meeting.
Hutchinson starts a two-game homestand with Butler and Pratt on Wednesday. The Dragons close out the regular season with a road trip to Seward County and then home vs. Dodge City on March 5.</div>

🏀 HutchCC hosts Butler Saturday in key KJCCC tilt

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740191139383.jpeg" alt="Madi Denison and the Blue Dragon women's basketball team plays host to the Butler Grizzlies at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sports Arena for the Blue Dragons annual Pink-Out Game. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)" />
 <figcaption>Madi Denison and the Blue Dragon women's basketball team plays host to the Butler Grizzlies at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sports Arena for the Blue Dragons annual Pink-Out Game. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)</figcaption>
 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
Down to four games to play in the 2024-25 regular season, the No. 8-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team faces a key Jayhawk Conference battle on Saturday.
Coming off an upset loss at Cowley on Wednesday, the Blue Dragons (23-3, 17-3 KJCCC) play host to the Butler Grizzlies (20-5, 15-5) at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena in a battle of the Nos. 2 and 4 teams in the Jayhawk-Conference standings.
BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 8 Hutchinson (23-3, 17-3) vs. Butler (20-5, 15-5) Blue Dragon Pink-Out Game When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Time: 2 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 1:45 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Dan Naccarato (Analyst)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=2196244">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 1:45 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport Game Sponsor: Midwest Superstore of Hutchinson <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/files/Game_27_-_Butler_women.pdf">CLICK FOR FULL BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>
The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 1:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Dan Naccarato (analyst) calling the action. The game will be streamed on the Blue Dragon Sports Network at 1:45 p.m.
The Blue Dragons currently trail first-place Dodge City by one game in the Jayhawk Conference standings after falling to Cowley on Wednesday. The Dragons need one victory or one Seward County loss over the final four games to clinch a first-round bye in the upcoming Region VI Tournament.
Hutchinson has Butler, Pratt, Seward County and No. 7 Dodge City remaining on the schedule with three of those games to be played at the Sports Arena.
Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_hailey_q6t6">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;had 18 points, nine rebounds and three steals to lead Hutchinson on Wednesday at Cowley. The Blue Dragons trailed by as many as 16 points in the first half, but cut the deficit to one with 3 1/2 minutes to play before the Tigers closed out the upset win from the free-throw line.
Butler has won five games in a row, coming of a 56-52 victory over third-place Coffeyville on Thursday to snap the Red Ravens' 11-game winning streak. Coffeyville remains one game behind the Blue Dragons and Butler pulled within one game of Coffeyville for third place.
The Blue Dragons won a tight contest in the first meeting with Butler on January 8 in El Dorado, defeating the Grizzlies 57-53. Jackson scored 17 points and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/forbes_landon_o30r">Landon Forbes</a>&nbsp;added 10 to lead the Blue Dragons, who it 8 of 25 3-pointers. Despite Keegan Yarick's 20 points, the Dragons held Butler to 30.0 percent shooting with 15 turnovers forced.</div>

🏀 Blue Dragons host Grizzlies Saturday for Pink Out

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 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
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This week's frigid weather has force the No. 23-ranked Hutchinson Community College softball team to alter its weekend schedule.
Originally scheduled for doubleheaders at Murray State and North Central Texas on Friday and Saturday, the Blue Dragons will now play Murray State on Saturday and North Central Texas on Sunday.
The 3-1 Blue Dragons will now play NJCAA Division II Murray State (12-0) at Noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.
Then on Sunday in Gainesville, Texas, Hutchinson meets North Central Texas (14-4) at Noon and 2 p.m.
Both doubleheaders are scheduled to be streamed this weekend.
Saturday's games at Murray State will be streamed by TSBN. Sunday's games against North Central Texas will be streamed by the NCTC Athletic department.
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🥎 Blue Dragons move weekend schedule back 1 day

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 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
Mother Nature has forced the Hutchinson Community College baseball team to change its schedule for a third-straight weekend.
The No. 23 Blue Dragons (5-0) have moved the entire weekend set of games with the Highland Scotties and Des Moines Area Community College to Monday and Tuesday at Hobart-Detter Field.
The original schedule had Hutchinson and Highland playing a doubleheader on Friday, Highland and Des Moines Area playing a doubleheader on Saturday and Hutchinson and Des Moines playing a doubleheader on Sunday.
Because of the frigid weather that engulfed the state of Kansas this week, the new schedule for the Blue Dragons, Scotties and Bulldogs at Hobart-Detter Field is:
Monday, February 24 11 a.m. &ndash; Highland vs. Des Moines Area 1 p.m. &ndash; Hutchinson vs. Highland 3 p.m. &ndash; Hutchinson vs. Des Moines Area Tuesday, February 25 1 p.m. &ndash; Hutchinson vs. Des Moines Area 3 p.m. &ndash; Hutchinson vs. Des Moines Area
All five games will be seven-inning games. All five games will be streamed live and for free on the Blue Dragon Sports Network.</div>

⚾ HutchCC announces schedule change for the weekend

Mikel V. “Mike” O’Leary, 57, of Hutchinson, died February 16, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita. He was born March 24, 1967, in Coffeyville, his parents were John R. “J.R.” and Joyce A. (Schrag) O’Leary. On December 3, 1967, Mike was baptized at the First Methodist Church, Kiowa.

Mike graduated from Smith Center High School in 1985 and attended Burlington Vermont Culinary Arts School and Hutchinson Community College. He was currently working on his degree in Social Services at Wichita State University and was planning to graduate in the Spring of 2025. Mike worked as a chef for the El Dorado Country Club and Lawrence Country Club. He was a passionate listener to Zig Ziglar’s motivational speeches, his presentations inspired Mike to go into social work. Mike enjoyed watching many kinds of sports, his favorite teams were K-State, WSU, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was an avid reader, reading all genres of books. Most of all Mike enjoyed helping others and spreading kindness.

Mike is survived by: his mother, Joyce O’Leary of Hutchinson; aunts and uncles, Marvin and Fae Schrag of Hutchinson, Roger and Peggy Tacha of Oakley, and Davieda Dick of Bradenton, FL; cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by: his father, J.R. O’Leary; grandparents, Harold and Rosalia O’Leary and David and Frieda Schrag.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2025, at First Mennonite Church, 1718 W. Pretty Prairie Rd, Pretty Prairie. Burial will follow in Lone Star Cemetery. Friends may call 12 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025, with the family present 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mikel V. “Mike” O’Leary, 57, of Hutchinson, died February 16, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita. He was born March 24, 1967, in Coffeyville, his parents were John R. “J.R.” and Joyce A. (Schrag) O’Leary. On December 3, 1967, Mike was baptized at the First Methodist Church, Kiowa.Mike graduated from Smith Center High School in 1985 and attended Burlington Vermont Culinary Arts School and Hutchinson Community College. He was currently working on his degree in Social Services at Wichita State University and was planning to graduate in the Spring of 2025. Mike worked as a chef for the El Dorado Country Club and Lawrence Country Club. He was a passionate listener to Zig Ziglar’s motivational speeches, his presentations inspired Mike to go into social work. Mike enjoyed watching many kinds of sports, his favorite teams were K-State, WSU, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was an avid reader, reading all genres of books. Most of all Mike enjoyed helping others and spreading kindness.Mike is survived by: his mother, Joyce O’Leary of Hutchinson; aunts and uncles, Marvin and Fae Schrag of Hutchinson, Roger and Peggy Tacha of Oakley, and Davieda Dick of Bradenton, FL; cousins and friends.He was preceded in death by: his father, J.R. O’Leary; grandparents, Harold and Rosalia O’Leary and David and Frieda Schrag.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2025, at First Mennonite Church, 1718 W. Pretty Prairie Rd, Pretty Prairie. Burial will follow in Lone Star Cemetery. Friends may call 12 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025, with the family present 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

Mikel Von "Mike" O'Leary  |1967 - 2025|

With a 30-point game and a 20-point game on last week's resume, Hutchinson Community College sophomore forward&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_hailey_q6t6">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;was named the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball National Player of the Week on Wednesday.

The sophomore from Tulsa, Oklahoma, earned her second national weekly award this season – also winning it on December 18. Jackson has also won three Jayhawk Conference Player of the Week awards in her sophomore season.

Last week Jackson averaged 27.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists as No. 8 Hutchinson defeated Garden City and Cloud County.

Against Garden City, Jackson scored a career-high 32 points on 11 of 14 shooting with eight rebounds in a 66-53 road win at Garden City. With that performance, Jackson moved into the Hutchinson Career Scoring Top 10.

Two days later, Jackson had 22 points and nine rebounds to lift the Dragons to a 71-66 home win over Cloud County.

The Blue Dragon sophomore continues to lead the KJCCC in scoring at 18.6 points per game.

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationWith a 30-point game and a 20-point game on last week's resume, Hutchinson Community College sophomore forward&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_hailey_q6t6">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;was named the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball National Player of the Week on Wednesday.The sophomore from Tulsa, Oklahoma, earned her second national weekly award this season – also winning it on December 18. Jackson has also won three Jayhawk Conference Player of the Week awards in her sophomore season.Last week Jackson averaged 27.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists as No. 8 Hutchinson defeated Garden City and Cloud County.Against Garden City, Jackson scored a career-high 32 points on 11 of 14 shooting with eight rebounds in a 66-53 road win at Garden City. With that performance, Jackson moved into the Hutchinson Career Scoring Top 10.Two days later, Jackson had 22 points and nine rebounds to lift the Dragons to a 71-66 home win over Cloud County.The Blue Dragon sophomore continues to lead the KJCCC in scoring at 18.6 points per game.

🏀 HutchCC's Jackson named National Player of the Week

After posting his second school record in the 20205 indoor season, Hutchinson Community College sophomore track and field distance runner&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/mangelson_farrin_7y5g">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;was named the Jayhawk Conference Runner of the Week on Tuesday.

The sophomore from San Antonio, Texas, broke the school record in the men's 3,000 meters on Saturday at the Ichabod Invitational in Topeka with a time of 8:19.75. He finished third in the event. Mangelson currently has the best time in the event in Region 6.

Mangelson is also a two-event qualifier for nationals, in the 3,000 and 5,000 meters. The 3,000 school record is the second Blue Dragon record Mangelson has broken this season, also breaking the 5,000 record.

Mangelson is the second Blue Dragon men's runner to earn weekly conference honors. Three weeks ago, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/thid_david_57oh">David Thid</a>&nbsp;was named conference player of the week.

The Blue Dragons compete in the Region 6 Indoor Championships this weekend in Pittsburg.

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationAfter posting his second school record in the 20205 indoor season, Hutchinson Community College sophomore track and field distance runner&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/mangelson_farrin_7y5g">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;was named the Jayhawk Conference Runner of the Week on Tuesday.The sophomore from San Antonio, Texas, broke the school record in the men's 3,000 meters on Saturday at the Ichabod Invitational in Topeka with a time of 8:19.75. He finished third in the event. Mangelson currently has the best time in the event in Region 6.Mangelson is also a two-event qualifier for nationals, in the 3,000 and 5,000 meters. The 3,000 school record is the second Blue Dragon record Mangelson has broken this season, also breaking the 5,000 record.Mangelson is the second Blue Dragon men's runner to earn weekly conference honors. Three weeks ago, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchinson.prestosports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/thid_david_57oh">David Thid</a>&nbsp;was named conference player of the week.The Blue Dragons compete in the Region 6 Indoor Championships this weekend in Pittsburg.

👟 Mangelson named KJCCC Runner of the Week

Coming off a week where she posted a career scoring high and was the leading scorer in two Hutchinson Community College women's basketball victories last week, Blue Dragon sophomore forward&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_hailey_q6t6">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;was named the Jayhawk Conference Division I Women's Basketball Player of the Week on Tuesday.

The sophomore from Tulsa, Oklahoma earned her third conference weekly honor of the season after averaging 27.0 points per game and joined the Blue Dragon career Top 10 scorers in a pair of victories last week.

Jackson averaged 8.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists as number eight Hutchinson defeated Garden City and Cloud County.

Against Garden City, Jackson scored a career-high 32 points on 11-of-14 shooting with eight rebounds in a 66-53 road win at Garden City. With that performance, Jackson moved into the Career Scoring Top 10.

Two days later, Jackson had 22 points and nine rebounds to lift the Dragons to a 71-66 home win over Cloud County and continues to lead the KJCCC in scoring at 18.6 points per game.

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationComing off a week where she posted a career scoring high and was the leading scorer in two Hutchinson Community College women's basketball victories last week, Blue Dragon sophomore forward&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_hailey_q6t6">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;was named the Jayhawk Conference Division I Women's Basketball Player of the Week on Tuesday.The sophomore from Tulsa, Oklahoma earned her third conference weekly honor of the season after averaging 27.0 points per game and joined the Blue Dragon career Top 10 scorers in a pair of victories last week.Jackson averaged 8.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists as number eight Hutchinson defeated Garden City and Cloud County.Against Garden City, Jackson scored a career-high 32 points on 11-of-14 shooting with eight rebounds in a 66-53 road win at Garden City. With that performance, Jackson moved into the Career Scoring Top 10.Two days later, Jackson had 22 points and nine rebounds to lift the Dragons to a 71-66 home win over Cloud County and continues to lead the KJCCC in scoring at 18.6 points per game.

🏀 HutchCC's Jackson named KJCCC Player of the Week

<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/wbkb/rankings/DI/index" target="_blank">CLICK FOR COMPLETE NJCAA DIVISION I RANKINGS</a>

Last week was very uneventful in the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Rankings in last week's polling period as the Top 11 teams in the poll all remained the same.

That meant the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team remained No. 8 for the second-straight week.

Hutchinson improved to 23-2 overall with victories over Garden City and Cloud County last week. Hutchinson travels to Cowley on Wednesday and plays host to Butler on Saturday at the Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons have been ranked in 186 of the last 208 ranking periods, including the last 27 polls.

Dodge City is the highest-ranked Jayhawk Conference team at No. 7. Coffeyville, winners of 11 games in a row, is now up to No. 16. Butler is receiving votes.

New Mexico Junior College remains No. 1 in the national rankings. Northwest Florida State is No. 3, followed by Chipola at No. 3, Three Rivers at No. 4 and Wabash Valley at No. 5.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/wbkb/rankings/DI/index" target="_blank">CLICK FOR COMPLETE NJCAA DIVISION I RANKINGS</a>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationLast week was very uneventful in the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Rankings in last week's polling period as the Top 11 teams in the poll all remained the same.That meant the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team remained No. 8 for the second-straight week.Hutchinson improved to 23-2 overall with victories over Garden City and Cloud County last week. Hutchinson travels to Cowley on Wednesday and plays host to Butler on Saturday at the Sports Arena.The Blue Dragons have been ranked in 186 of the last 208 ranking periods, including the last 27 polls.Dodge City is the highest-ranked Jayhawk Conference team at No. 7. Coffeyville, winners of 11 games in a row, is now up to No. 16. Butler is receiving votes.New Mexico Junior College remains No. 1 in the national rankings. Northwest Florida State is No. 3, followed by Chipola at No. 3, Three Rivers at No. 4 and Wabash Valley at No. 5.

🏀 HutchCC women remain No. 8 in NJCAA rankings

Francine Kay Babcock, 72, of Hutchinson, KS, died peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, with her family at her side. Kay was born April 26, 1952, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Jimmie and Alice Duft.

Kay graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1970 and then graduated from Sidney’s Hairdressing College and was a hairdresser for 45 years. She also enjoyed painting homemade crafts. Kay married Gary Babcock on July 6, 1970, in Hutchinson.

Survivors include her husband, Gary; daughter, Heather Leigh Redd (John); two grandsons, Dalton (Raven) Redd, Trenton (Grace) Babcock; great granddaughter, Eliza Redd; two brothers, Steve (Babette) Duft, Curtis Duft and a sister, Paula Duft.

Kay is preceded in death by; her parents, Jimmie and Alice Duft.

Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Reno County and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.

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 </figure>Francine Kay Babcock, 72, of Hutchinson, KS, died peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, with her family at her side. Kay was born April 26, 1952, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Jimmie and Alice Duft.Kay graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1970 and then graduated from Sidney’s Hairdressing College and was a hairdresser for 45 years. She also enjoyed painting homemade crafts. Kay married Gary Babcock on July 6, 1970, in Hutchinson.Survivors include her husband, Gary; daughter, Heather Leigh Redd (John); two grandsons, Dalton (Raven) Redd, Trenton (Grace) Babcock; great granddaughter, Eliza Redd; two brothers, Steve (Babette) Duft, Curtis Duft and a sister, Paula Duft.Kay is preceded in death by; her parents, Jimmie and Alice Duft.Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Reno County and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.

Francine K. Babcock |1952-2025|

Judith Marie “Judy” Gonzales, 79, of Hutchinson, died February 15, 2025, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born March 9, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Everett Lee and Lyla Marie (Pitts) McCoy.

Judy graduated from Partridge High School and Salt City Business College. She was a homemaker. Judy was a member of South Hutchinson Christian Church.

She is survived by: her sons, Robert Gonzales and wife Janet of Hutchinson, Jeff Gonzales and wife Gina of Hutchinson, Sean Gonzales and wife Kelly of McPherson; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sister, Lynette Woods and husband Russ of Manhattan, Kansas; brothers, Tom McCoy and wife Brenda of Hutchinson, Michael McCoy and wife Kathy of Washington, Kansas; and many extended family members.

Judy was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Jason Gonzales; sister, Marilyn Morris; brothers, Ted McCoy and Robert McCoy.

Judy’s wishes were to be cremated and no service held.

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 </figure>Judith Marie “Judy” Gonzales, 79, of Hutchinson, died February 15, 2025, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born March 9, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Everett Lee and Lyla Marie (Pitts) McCoy.Judy graduated from Partridge High School and Salt City Business College. She was a homemaker. Judy was a member of South Hutchinson Christian Church.She is survived by: her sons, Robert Gonzales and wife Janet of Hutchinson, Jeff Gonzales and wife Gina of Hutchinson, Sean Gonzales and wife Kelly of McPherson; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sister, Lynette Woods and husband Russ of Manhattan, Kansas; brothers, Tom McCoy and wife Brenda of Hutchinson, Michael McCoy and wife Kathy of Washington, Kansas; and many extended family members.Judy was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Jason Gonzales; sister, Marilyn Morris; brothers, Ted McCoy and Robert McCoy.Judy’s wishes were to be cremated and no service held.

Judith M. "Judy" Gonzales | 1945 - 2025 |

Here are the latest closings and delays for Feb. 18 and 19, 2025.&nbsp; If you have a closure of postponement, please send it via email to HutchPost@eaglemedia.com

USD 309 Nickerson-South Hutchinson - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

USD 310 Fairfield - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

USD 311 Pretty Prairie - Closed Wednesday

USD 313 Buhler - Closed Wednesday - This includes&nbsp;Crusader Corner and Buhler Beginnings

USD 331 Kingman-Norwich - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

USD 423 Moundridge - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

USD 440 Halstead-Bentley - Closed Wednesday

USD 438 Skyline Schools - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

Hutchinson Central Christian Schools - Closed Wednesday

Elyria Christian School - Closed Wednesday, Two-hour delay Thursday

Hutchinson Community College - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

Trinity Junior/Senior High School - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8dcac186-e9c6-47c9-b73f-67615399ebd8">Eagle Hutchinson Flight Plan Digital Marketing Workshop - Postponed to Feb. 25th</a>&nbsp;

Cheney Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday

Delos V. Smith Center - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

Elmdale Senior Center - Closed, No lunch service&nbsp;

First Call for Help -&nbsp; No walk-in services, Feb 18-19.&nbsp; Clients&nbsp;with appointments already scheduled, will be seen if they can arrive safely

Hesston College - Two-hour delay Wednesday&nbsp;

Hesston Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday

Hutchinson Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

Hutchinson Friendship Meals - No Friendship Meals - No Meal Delivery&nbsp;

Hutchinson Public Library - Closed&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;

Hutchinson VITA Tax Center - Closed Wednesday

Kansas DCF Offices Hutchinson, McPherson and Newton - Open at 10 AM

Kingman Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday`

Kingman County Offices - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

Lindsborg Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday

Lyons Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

McPherson Friendship Meals - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

Newton Friendship Meals - Closed Wednesday

Pretty Prairie Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday

Salvation Army (Hutchinson) - Facility open 8 AM-4PM for those needing to warm up

Sedgwick Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday

Sterling Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

Treasure Trove Discount Liquidation - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;

Turon Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday

 Zenda Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday

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 </figure>Here are the latest closings and delays for Feb. 18 and 19, 2025.&nbsp; If you have a closure of postponement, please send it via email to HutchPost@eaglemedia.comUSD 268 Cheney - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;USD 308 Hutchinson - Closed WednesdayUSD 309 Nickerson-South Hutchinson - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;USD 310 Fairfield - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;USD 311 Pretty Prairie - Closed WednesdayUSD 312 Haven - Closed WednesdayUSD 313 Buhler - Closed Wednesday - This includes&nbsp;Crusader Corner and Buhler BeginningsUSD 331 Kingman-Norwich - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;USD 332 Cunningham - Closed WednesdayUSD 369 - Burrton - Closed WednesdayUSD 373 Newton - Closed WednesdayUSD 376 Sterling - Closed WednesdayUSD 382 Pratt - Closed Sunday&nbsp;USD 405 Lyons - Closed WednesdayUSD 418 McPherson - Closed WednesdayUSD 419 Canton-Galva - Closed WednesdayUSD 444 Little River - Closed WednesdayUSD 423 Moundridge - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;USD 440 Halstead-Bentley - Closed WednesdayUSD 438 Skyline Schools - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;USD 448 Inman - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;Hutchinson Central Christian Schools - Closed WednesdayElyria Christian School - Closed Wednesday, Two-hour delay ThursdayHutchinson Community College - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;McPherson College - Closed WednesdayTrinity Junior/Senior High School - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8dcac186-e9c6-47c9-b73f-67615399ebd8">Eagle Hutchinson Flight Plan Digital Marketing Workshop - Postponed to Feb. 25th</a>&nbsp;Cheney Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed WednesdayCollins Bus - Closed WednesdayDelos V. Smith Center - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;Elmdale Senior Center - Closed, No lunch service&nbsp;Et Cetera Shop - Closed Wednesday.First Call for Help -&nbsp; No walk-in services, Feb 18-19.&nbsp; Clients&nbsp;with appointments already scheduled, will be seen if they can arrive safelyHesston College - Two-hour delay Wednesday&nbsp;Hesston Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed WednesdayHutchinson Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;Hutchinson Friendship Meals - No Friendship Meals - No Meal Delivery&nbsp;Hutchinson Public Library - Closed&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;Hutchinson VITA Tax Center - Closed WednesdayKansas DCF Offices Hutchinson, McPherson and Newton - Open at 10 AMKingman Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday`Kingman County Offices - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;Lindsborg Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed WednesdayLyons Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;McPherson Friendship Meals - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;Newton Friendship Meals - Closed WednesdayPretty Prairie Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed WednesdaySalvation Army (Hutchinson) - Facility open 8 AM-4PM for those needing to warm upSedgwick Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed WednesdaySterling Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;Treasure Trove Discount Liquidation - Closed Wednesday&nbsp;Turon Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday Zenda Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels - Closed Wednesday

Closings and delays for Feb. 19

Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 49, Wichita Home School 39

Central Heights 46, Southern Coffey County 11

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 </figure>Monday's ScoresThe Associated Press<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Axtell 57, Frankfort 51Baldwin 48, Eudora 41Berean Academy 41, Marion 30Chanute 61, Pittsburg 57Clay Center 57, Council Grove 55Dighton 108, Triplains-Brewster 8Erie 61, Arma-Northeast 41Fairfield 52, South Barber 44Fredonia 65, Eureka 36Goodland 59, Syracuse 44Hays 57, McPherson 52Hesston 48, Wichita Sunrise 40Hillsboro 57, Hoisington 40Hodgeman County 67, Satanta 41Howard West Elk 72, Sedan 44Hoxie 63, Ellis 60La Crosse 53, Kinsley 30Madison 48, Chase County 46Nemaha Central 40, Olpe 36Osage City 60, Holton 53Oswego 78, Chetopa 34Ottawa 62, Spring Hill 38Perry-Lecompton 46, Doniphan West 35Pratt 54, Haven 43Pretty Prairie 62, Attica 37Quinter 45, Trego 40Rose Hill 52, Clearwater 44Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 49, Wichita Home School 39Scott City 76, Colby 65Silver Lake 47, Rossville 42South Gray 63, Meade 55Washburn Rural 65, Emporia 39Western Plains-Healy 58, Natoma 20Wichita Collegiate 73, El Dorado 48Winfield 76, Augusta 52POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Blue Valley Randolph vs. Troy, ccd.Monday's ScoresThe Associated Press<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Ashland 60, Minneola 30Axtell 48, Frankfort 22Belle Plaine 38, Wichita Independent 34Berean Academy 29, Marion 20Burlington 45, Santa Fe Trail 17Central Heights 46, Southern Coffey County 11Chase County 45, Madison 40Clearwater 50, Rose Hill 35Colby 49, Scott City 47Columbus 58, Baxter Springs 21Crest 49, Jayhawk Linn 39Doniphan West 55, Perry-Lecompton 20Erie 41, Arma-Northeast 35Eureka 67, Fredonia 43Goddard 46, Newton 34Goodland 50, Syracuse 28Haven 48, Pratt 45Hays 60, McPherson 29Hesston 59, Wichita Sunrise 42Hiawatha 54, Sabetha 32Hodgeman County 53, Satanta 23Hoxie 48, Ellis 23Hutchinson 69, Wichita Campus 18La Crosse 42, Kinsley 30Nemaha Central 56, Olpe 44Olathe North 85, Lawrence 66Osage City 48, Holton 43Quinter 67, Trego 26Reno County 55, Stafford 43South Gray 56, Meade 27Spring Hill 63, Ottawa 56Washburn Rural 64, Emporia 22Wichita County 55, Wallace County 51POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Blue Valley Randolph vs. Troy, ccd.

🏀 EAGLE Media Scoreboard from Monday, Feb. 17

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Hutchinson CC Sports Information
TOPEKA &ndash; Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/mangelson_farrin_7y5g">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;broke the Hutchinson Community College indoor men's track and field 3,000-meter school record on Saturday to lead the Blue Dragons on Saturday at the Ichabod Invitational at the Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility.
Mangelson placed third on Saturday with a Blue Dragon and national qualifying time of 8:19.75. Right behind Mangelson was teammate&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/kogo_cornelius_hf87">Cornelius Kogo</a>, who posted the second-fastest 3,000-meter time in Blue Dragon history with a ninth-place time of 8:26.14.
Two weeks ago on the same track, Mangelson broke the Blue Dragon 5,000-meter record.
Both Mangelson and Kogo surpassed the 2021 record of Teagan Flanagan, whose time of 8:31.79 was set at the 2021 NJCAA Indoor Championships.
Mangelson and Kogo both qualify for the NJCAA Indoor Championships in March in Lubbock, Texas. The Blue Dragons have 12 individual qualifiers and one relay heading into the Region 6 Championships in March at Lubbock, Texas.
The Dragons had a third qualifier on Saturday with&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/kiprotich_titus_hgfs">Titus Kiprotich</a>&nbsp;in the 800 meters. Kiprotich placed third on Saturday with a time of 4:10.63, which ranks No. 2 in Blue Dragon history.
Mangelson, Kogo and Kiprotich are all two-time individual national qualifiers in the 2025 indoor season.
Freshman sprinter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/makalo_kebba_vl76">Kebba Makalo</a>&nbsp;was the Ichabod Invitational runner-up in the 60 meters with a time of 6.77 seconds, which is the fifth-fastest time in Blue Dragon indoor history. He qualified for the finals with a time of 6.84 seconds on Friday.
The Blue Dragons had one other Top 3 placing on Saturday with pole vaulter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/martinez_gregory_ohfu">Gregory Martinez</a>&nbsp;placing third with a clearance of 14-1 1/4 (4.30 meters).
2025 BLUE DRAGON INDOOR QUALIFIERS <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/mangelson_farrin_7y5g">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 3,000 Meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/kogo_cornelius_hf87">Cornelius Kogo</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 3,000 Meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/kiprotich_titus_hgfs">Titus Kiprotich</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Mile <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/makalo_kebba_vl76">Kebba Makalo</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 60 meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/makalo_kebba_vl76">Kebba Makalo</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 200 meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/mangelson_farrin_7y5g">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 5,000 Meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/kogo_cornelius_hf87">Cornelius Kogo</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 5,000 Meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/kiprotich_titus_hgfs">Titus Kiprotich</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 5,000 Meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/thid_david_57oh">David Thid</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 400 Meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/thid_david_57oh">David Thid</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 600 Meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/legrand_leo_gfpl">Leo LeGrand</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 800 Meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/legrand_leo_gfpl">Leo LeGrand</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 1,000 Meters 4x400 Relay
BLUE DRAGON SCHOOL RECORDS BROKEN IN 2025 <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/mangelson_farrin_7y5g">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 3,000 Meters (8:19.75) <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/mangelson_farrin_7y5g">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 5,000 Meters (14:35.35) <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/thid_david_57oh">David Thid</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 400 Meters (47.16) <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/legrand_leo_gfpl">Leo LeGrand</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 800 Meters (1:53.06)</div>

👟 Mangelson breaks 2nd record of indoor season for HutchCC men

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Hutchinson CC Sports Information
TOPEKA &ndash; Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/picolet_jordan_z3sx">Jordyn Picolet</a>&nbsp;earned a second national qualification and did so with a school-record performance to lead the Hutchinson Community College women's track and field team at the Ichabod Invitational on Saturday at the Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility.
Picolet beat the 2020 record of Louise Cocking by six second posting an NJCAA Indoor national championship-qualifying time of 10:19.29 to finish 11th in the Ichabod Invitational field.
Picolet earned her second national qualifying mark, also qualifying in the 5,000 meters two weeks ago at the Washburn Open. The Blue Dragon women now have six qualifiers heading into next week's Region 6 Championships next Saturday and Sunday in Pittsburg.
There were four other Blue Dragon Top 10 performances on Saturday.
Sophomores&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/grantham_abigail_40ez">Abigail Grantham</a>&nbsp;and Laura Avila moved up the Blue Dragon record charts in the mile run. Grantham posted the fourth-fastest Blue Dragon indoor mile run of 5:16.28, shaving 20 seconds off her previous RP. Grantham placed 19th on Saturday. Avila trimmed 17 seconds off her previous PR in the Mile with a time of 5:23.57, the sixth-fastest mark in Blue Dragon history. Avila placed 33rd on Saturday.
Grantham also posted the seventh-fastest 800-meter time in Blue Dragon history with a 19th-place time of 2:25.97.
Thrower Deisheline Mayer Scott moved up to sixth on the Blue Dragon weight throw chart with a throw of 48 feet, 3 1/2 inches in the weight throw, placing 15th.
One note to a Friday performance at the Ichabod Invitational, thrower&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/montaque_janiel_88cd">Janiel Montaque</a>'s shot put top distance of 43-5 1/4 (13.24) meters ranked ninth in the NJCAA and tied for seventh in Blue Dragon history.
2025 BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S QUALIFIERS <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/picolet_jordan_z3sx">Jordyn Picolet</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 3,000 Meters <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/picolet_jordan_z3sx">Jordyn Picolet</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 5,000 Meters Laura Avila &ndash; 5,000 Meters Deisheline Meyer Scott &ndash; Shot put <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/montaque_janiel_88cd">Janiel Montaque</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Shot put <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/bios/mccoy_alycea_lrv1">Alycea McCoy</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Pole Vault</div>

👟 Picolet breaks HutchCC indoor 3,000 meter record

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 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
MIDWEST CITY, Oklahoma &ndash; The No. 23-ranked Hutchinson Community College baseball team earned its second-straight 5-0 start to a season and completed a three-game series sweep of the Rose State Raiders on Saturday.
Led by&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/stokes_taber_u8n0">Taber Stokes</a>' two hits and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mazza_antony_9347">Anthony Mazza</a>'s two RBIs, the Blue Dragons defeated the Raiders 6-3 on Saturday morning to sweep the Raiders in a series for the second time in the last five seasons. Hutchinson won Games 1 and 2 on Friday with victories of 6-1 and 18-4 on Friday.
The Blue Dragons start a season 5-0 for the 11th time in program history. Hutchinson is scheduled to play Highland on Friday and Des Moines Area on Sunday at Hobart-Detter Field.
For the series, the Blue Dragons outscored Rose State 28-8 and out-hit the Raiders 36-20. The Dragons racked up a combined 30 strikeouts in the three-game series.
On Saturday, the Blue Dragons trailed 1-0 after three innings and rallied for six runs over their next four innings to take control.
The Dragons tied and took the lead in the fourth inning.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mustow_adam_sf8t">A.J. Mustow</a>&nbsp;scored on a bunt single by&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/allen_griffin_bmj4">Nick Glantz</a>&nbsp;and a Raider throwing error. The Dragons took a 2-1 lead on a two-out RBI single by&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/fegen_scotty_n1yk">Scotty Fegen</a>&nbsp;to score Glantz.
Glantz's sacrifice fly in the fifth scored Glantz for a 3-1 lead.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mazza_antony_9347">Anthony Mazza</a>&nbsp;delivered a two-run double to score&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/griffin_leo_z3t1">Leo Griffin</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/hamrick_cael_iiy0">Cael Hamrick</a>&nbsp;for a 5-1 lead. Griffin scored on a double steal in the&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/black_trent_xfjv">Trent Black</a>&nbsp;in the seventh inning for a 6-1 lead.
The Dragons had eight hits in Game 3. Stokes went 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/maher_quinn_nqj4">Quinn Maher</a>&nbsp;was 2 for 6 with a pair of singles.
The Blue Dragons stole 10 of 11 bases in the game, which tied for third-most stolen bases in Hutchinson single-game history.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/griffin_leo_z3t1">Leo Griffin</a>&nbsp;was 4 of 4 in steals, which ties for the third-most individual stolen bases in Hutchinson single-game history.
Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/usselman_reece_c48r">Reece Usselman</a>&nbsp;(1-0) pitched the fifth inning to earn his first win as a Blue Dragons. He had one strikeout with two walks.
Starting pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/wolcott_jake_0h6q">Jake Wolcott</a>&nbsp;allowed two hits and one earned run with two strikeouts in four innings pitched.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/ainsworth_seth_huwf">Seth Ainsworth</a>&nbsp;worked two innings with two hits and three walks, but no runs allowed with two strikeouts.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/flores_colin_o7x4">Colin Flores</a>&nbsp;pitched the final two innings. He had two strikeouts wit three hits, two runs and a walk.
GAME NOTES&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mazza_antony_9347">Anthony Mazza</a>&nbsp;went 7 of 11 with three doubles and six RBIs in the series. &hellip;&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/allen_griffin_bmj4">Nick Glantz</a>,&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/tygart_baker_ked6">C.J. Reid</a>&nbsp;had five hits each in the series. &hellip; Seven of the Blue Dragons' Top 10 single-game stolen base games have come in the Brock Nehls' era.</div>