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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team dropped its second straight game, falling to Coffeyville, 81-77 on Wednesday at the Sports Arena.

Hutchinson (6-5, 2-3 KJCCC) and Coffeyville (8-2, 4-0) both struggled shooting from the floor in the first half, as both teams shot below 40%. The Blue Dragons did knock down 10 of 13 free throw attempts to lead 30-26 at halftime.

The Blue Dragons and Red Ravens traded shot for shot in the second half, as Coffeyville grabbed its first lead of the game at 15:38 mark, this coming after Hutchinson built a 13-point lead in the first half.

Coffeyville knocked down the big free throws in the second half when it mattered, going nine for 12 at the stripe, while Hutchinson went to the line just four times in the final 20 minutes, converting on all four.

Hutchinson hit nine 3-pointers in the second half, part of the four ties and 11 lead changes down the stretch.

Bobby Cannon finished with 18 points to lead the Blue Dragons in scoring, while Khalil Arnold had 17.&nbsp;

Brian Griffith finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds for Coffeyville, his first career double-double.

The Blue Dragons are off until Wednesday, Dec. 11 when Garden City visits the Sports Arena for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.

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 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/boxscores/20241204_z2my.xml">BOX SCORE</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team dropped its second straight game, falling to Coffeyville, 81-77 on Wednesday at the Sports Arena.Hutchinson (6-5, 2-3 KJCCC) and Coffeyville (8-2, 4-0) both struggled shooting from the floor in the first half, as both teams shot below 40%. The Blue Dragons did knock down 10 of 13 free throw attempts to lead 30-26 at halftime.The Blue Dragons and Red Ravens traded shot for shot in the second half, as Coffeyville grabbed its first lead of the game at 15:38 mark, this coming after Hutchinson built a 13-point lead in the first half.Coffeyville knocked down the big free throws in the second half when it mattered, going nine for 12 at the stripe, while Hutchinson went to the line just four times in the final 20 minutes, converting on all four.Hutchinson hit nine 3-pointers in the second half, part of the four ties and 11 lead changes down the stretch.Bobby Cannon finished with 18 points to lead the Blue Dragons in scoring, while Khalil Arnold had 17.&nbsp;Brian Griffith finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds for Coffeyville, his first career double-double.The Blue Dragons are off until Wednesday, Dec. 11 when Garden City visits the Sports Arena for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.

🏀 Coffeyville overcomes halftime deficit to beat Hutch

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 1 Hutchinson Community College women's basketball knocked down a season-high 15 3-pointers in a 66-53 win over Coffeyville on Wednesday at the Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons, which have struggled shooting the 3-point shot this season, knocked down four triples in the first quarter to set the tone early. Hutchinson (11-0, 6-0 KJCCC) defended well in the opening frame, holding Coffeyville (8-1, 3-1) to 1 for 13 from the floor. Four of the seven points scored by the Red Ravens in the period came from the foul line.

Hutchinson led 35-13 at halftime after knocking down four more made 3-pointers in the second quarter. The Blue Dragons made 19 field goals in the win, 15 of which were from behind the arc.

Coffeyville put up a fight in the second half, pulling within nine, 50-41 with 6:39 to play, but that was the closest the Red Ravens would get.

Kahlen Norris finished with a game-high 13 points, while Hailey Jackson and Landon Forbes each with 12, and Katie Duncan 11.

Karliey Parker led the Red Ravens with 12 points.&nbsp;

Hutchinson is off on Saturday, before returning to the Sports Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 11 to face Garden City at 5:30 p.m.

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 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/boxscores/20241204_mdba.xml">BOX SCORE</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 1 Hutchinson Community College women's basketball knocked down a season-high 15 3-pointers in a 66-53 win over Coffeyville on Wednesday at the Sports Arena.The Blue Dragons, which have struggled shooting the 3-point shot this season, knocked down four triples in the first quarter to set the tone early. Hutchinson (11-0, 6-0 KJCCC) defended well in the opening frame, holding Coffeyville (8-1, 3-1) to 1 for 13 from the floor. Four of the seven points scored by the Red Ravens in the period came from the foul line.Hutchinson led 35-13 at halftime after knocking down four more made 3-pointers in the second quarter. The Blue Dragons made 19 field goals in the win, 15 of which were from behind the arc.Coffeyville put up a fight in the second half, pulling within nine, 50-41 with 6:39 to play, but that was the closest the Red Ravens would get.Kahlen Norris finished with a game-high 13 points, while Hailey Jackson and Landon Forbes each with 12, and Katie Duncan 11.Karliey Parker led the Red Ravens with 12 points.&nbsp;Hutchinson is off on Saturday, before returning to the Sports Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 11 to face Garden City at 5:30 p.m.

🏀 Blue Dragon women knock down 15 3-pointers in win over Red Ravens

Pearl Lorraine Tedford, 99, died November 13, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born August 30, 1925, in Minneola, to Roy Bryce and Vera Rose (Ward) Tedford.

Pearl graduated from Minneola High School and Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. She worked in the office for the Minneola CO-OP for a few years and later moved to Hutchinson where she worked at Farmarco for many years before eventually retiring.

One of Pearl’s greatest passions was traveling and exploring the world. In her many travels, she visited all seven continents and went on many cruises and bus tours with friends. Another thing Pearl was passionate about was her family. She frequently traveled to graduations, weddings, and other special life events. She organized and hosted many family get-togethers, including family reunions at Ashland and birthday parties for her numerous nieces and nephews in her basement. Many knew her as “Aunt Pearl”, and when visiting Aunt Pearl’s house could expect to be entertained with exotic souvenirs from around the world and exciting games of Rummikub or dominoes.

Pearl volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a member of a camera club where she would share her extensive collection of slides amassed on her travels. Pearl was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, where she enjoyed being a greeter and participating and being an officer in the women’s group.

Pearl is survived by: nieces and nephews; Larry (Suzanne) Kabelac of Lake Bay, WA; Richard (Terill) Kabelac of Federal Way, WA; Ronald (Becki) Kabelac of Port Orchard, WA; Lynda (Bill) Linder of Lindsborg, KS; Sandra (Gary) Craft of Wichita, KS; Robert Tedford of Columbia, SC; Dennis (Brenda) Tedford of Brownfield, TX; Joan (Fred) Bloder of San Marcos, TX; Allan (Sandra) Holt of Mountain Home, AR; Arlan Holt of Mountain Home, AR; and many great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; siblings, Fern Kabelac, Lynn Tedford, Faye Holt; nephews, Kenneth Holt, Landy Tedford, Jerry Kabelac; and niece, Cheryl Schiermeier.

Memorial service will be held in Spring of 2025 and will be announced at a later date. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church, or Wesley Towers Thorne Care Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Pearl Lorraine Tedford, 99, died November 13, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born August 30, 1925, in Minneola, to Roy Bryce and Vera Rose (Ward) Tedford.Pearl graduated from Minneola High School and Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. She worked in the office for the Minneola CO-OP for a few years and later moved to Hutchinson where she worked at Farmarco for many years before eventually retiring.One of Pearl’s greatest passions was traveling and exploring the world. In her many travels, she visited all seven continents and went on many cruises and bus tours with friends. Another thing Pearl was passionate about was her family. She frequently traveled to graduations, weddings, and other special life events. She organized and hosted many family get-togethers, including family reunions at Ashland and birthday parties for her numerous nieces and nephews in her basement. Many knew her as “Aunt Pearl”, and when visiting Aunt Pearl’s house could expect to be entertained with exotic souvenirs from around the world and exciting games of Rummikub or dominoes.Pearl volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a member of a camera club where she would share her extensive collection of slides amassed on her travels. Pearl was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, where she enjoyed being a greeter and participating and being an officer in the women’s group.Pearl is survived by: nieces and nephews; Larry (Suzanne) Kabelac of Lake Bay, WA; Richard (Terill) Kabelac of Federal Way, WA; Ronald (Becki) Kabelac of Port Orchard, WA; Lynda (Bill) Linder of Lindsborg, KS; Sandra (Gary) Craft of Wichita, KS; Robert Tedford of Columbia, SC; Dennis (Brenda) Tedford of Brownfield, TX; Joan (Fred) Bloder of San Marcos, TX; Allan (Sandra) Holt of Mountain Home, AR; Arlan Holt of Mountain Home, AR; and many great nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by: her parents; siblings, Fern Kabelac, Lynn Tedford, Faye Holt; nephews, Kenneth Holt, Landy Tedford, Jerry Kabelac; and niece, Cheryl Schiermeier.Memorial service will be held in Spring of 2025 and will be announced at a later date. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church, or Wesley Towers Thorne Care Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Pearl Lorraine Tedford |1925-2024|

Donna Jean Kroeker, 87, passed away December 2, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.

She was born November 30, 1937, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Albert J. and Sarah Ediger Regier. Donna graduated from Buhler High School and went on to get her associate’s degree in education from Bethel College. In addition to being a homemaker and farm wife, Donna worked for Gregory, Inc. in Buhler for 17 years prior to retiring. Donna was an active member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, where she enjoyed singing, Friendship Circle and her ladies Sunday School class. She especially cherished time with family, attending countless activities for her children and grandchildren.

On December 1, 1957, she married John W. Kroeker at the Buhler Mennonite Church. They shared 67 years of marriage.

Donna is survived by her husband John; her children, Loren (Kathy) Kroeker, Inman, Mark (Andrea) Kroeker, Salina, Lyle (Julie) Kroeker, Salina, and Lisa (Justin) Jensen, Hutchinson; sisters, Renetta (Elmer) Kroeker, Inman, Jan (Alvin) Kroeker, Inman, and Sylvia Schmidt (Ken Meyer), Wichita; sister- in-law, Ella Regier, Newton; grandchildren, Andrew (Caitlin) Kroeker, Daniel Kroeker, Matthew Kroeker, Kelsey Kroeker, Kyle (Anna) Kroeker, Katy Kroeker, Kaleb Kroeker, Karly Kroeker, Nathan (Michaela) Kroeker, Timothy Kroeker, Landon (Paige) Stucky, Mallory (Tyler) Cottam, Colton Stucky and Caden Stucky; and 8 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Robert Schmidt.

Visitation will be Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Inman Funeral Home with the family present. Graveside service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the North Inman Cemetery with the memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman. 

The service will be live streamed on the church website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bethelinman.org">www.bethelinman.org</a>.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee for school kits or Operation Christmas Child, both in care of Inman Funeral Home. To leave a condolence for the family, visit <a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

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 </figure>Donna Jean Kroeker, 87, passed away December 2, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.She was born November 30, 1937, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Albert J. and Sarah Ediger Regier. Donna graduated from Buhler High School and went on to get her associate’s degree in education from Bethel College. In addition to being a homemaker and farm wife, Donna worked for Gregory, Inc. in Buhler for 17 years prior to retiring. Donna was an active member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, where she enjoyed singing, Friendship Circle and her ladies Sunday School class. She especially cherished time with family, attending countless activities for her children and grandchildren.On December 1, 1957, she married John W. Kroeker at the Buhler Mennonite Church. They shared 67 years of marriage.Donna is survived by her husband John; her children, Loren (Kathy) Kroeker, Inman, Mark (Andrea) Kroeker, Salina, Lyle (Julie) Kroeker, Salina, and Lisa (Justin) Jensen, Hutchinson; sisters, Renetta (Elmer) Kroeker, Inman, Jan (Alvin) Kroeker, Inman, and Sylvia Schmidt (Ken Meyer), Wichita; sister- in-law, Ella Regier, Newton; grandchildren, Andrew (Caitlin) Kroeker, Daniel Kroeker, Matthew Kroeker, Kelsey Kroeker, Kyle (Anna) Kroeker, Katy Kroeker, Kaleb Kroeker, Karly Kroeker, Nathan (Michaela) Kroeker, Timothy Kroeker, Landon (Paige) Stucky, Mallory (Tyler) Cottam, Colton Stucky and Caden Stucky; and 8 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Robert Schmidt.Visitation will be Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Inman Funeral Home with the family present. Graveside service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the North Inman Cemetery with the memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman. The service will be live streamed on the church website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bethelinman.org">www.bethelinman.org</a>.Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee for school kits or Operation Christmas Child, both in care of Inman Funeral Home. To leave a condolence for the family, visit <a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

Donna Jean Kroeker |1937-2024|

The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team returns to the friendly confines of the Sports Arena after a tough road loss on Saturday at Independence.

The Blue Dragons (6-4, 2-2 KJCCC) will play host to perennial Jayhawk Conference power Coffeyville (7-2, 3-0 KJCCC) at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 7:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Dan Naccarato (analyst) calling the action. The game will be streamed on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 7:15 p.m.

BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL Hutchinson (6-4, 2-2) vs. Coffeyville (7-2, 3-0) When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Time: 7:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 7:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP), Dan Naccarato (Analyst)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1716389">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 7:15 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/files/Game_11_-_Coffeyville_men.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>

The Blue Dragons had a solid offensive game against Independence on Saturday. Hutchinson shot 52.1 percent, outscoring the Pirates 62-48 inside the paint. Sophomores&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_isaiah_jg1r">Isaiah Jackson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/thornton_jaquez_fh4s">Jaquez Thornton</a>&nbsp;both posted double-doubles. Jackson had a career-high 22 points with 10 assists, while Thornton had 22 points and a career-high-tying 10 assists.

Defensively, however, the Blue Dragons struggled. The Pirates shot 69 percent in the first half to open up leads as large as 14 points. The Dragons also committed a season-high 28 fouls that led to 32 of 46 from the free-throw line for Independence. The Pirates scored an opponent season-high offensive output and shot 56.1 percent for the game.

The Red Ravens have won four games in a row, defeating Arkansas State-Newport 69-53 on Friday. Before that, the Ravens stormed back from 19 points down to defeat Independence 98-94.

Hutchinson head coach Kyle Fisher will be going up against one of his mentors on Wednesday in Coffeyville veteran head coach Jay Herkelman, now in his 30th season with the Red Ravens. Fisher was Herkelman's assistant at Coffeyville for seven seasons.

Wednesday's meeting will be the 60th all-time meeting between Hutchinson and Coffeyville in a series that dates back to 1929. The Blue Dragons are 33-26 all-time against the Red Ravens, going 11-7 against Coffeyville in games played in Hutchinson and 10-5 in games in the Sports Arena.

The teams have been a total of 18 times in postseason play. The Blue Dragons lead the Ravens 12-6 in postseason matchups.

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team returns to the friendly confines of the Sports Arena after a tough road loss on Saturday at Independence.The Blue Dragons (6-4, 2-2 KJCCC) will play host to perennial Jayhawk Conference power Coffeyville (7-2, 3-0 KJCCC) at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 7:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Dan Naccarato (analyst) calling the action. The game will be streamed on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 7:15 p.m.BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL Hutchinson (6-4, 2-2) vs. Coffeyville (7-2, 3-0) When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Time: 7:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 7:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP), Dan Naccarato (Analyst)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1716389">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 7:15 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/files/Game_11_-_Coffeyville_men.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>The Blue Dragons had a solid offensive game against Independence on Saturday. Hutchinson shot 52.1 percent, outscoring the Pirates 62-48 inside the paint. Sophomores&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_isaiah_jg1r">Isaiah Jackson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/thornton_jaquez_fh4s">Jaquez Thornton</a>&nbsp;both posted double-doubles. Jackson had a career-high 22 points with 10 assists, while Thornton had 22 points and a career-high-tying 10 assists.Defensively, however, the Blue Dragons struggled. The Pirates shot 69 percent in the first half to open up leads as large as 14 points. The Dragons also committed a season-high 28 fouls that led to 32 of 46 from the free-throw line for Independence. The Pirates scored an opponent season-high offensive output and shot 56.1 percent for the game.The Red Ravens have won four games in a row, defeating Arkansas State-Newport 69-53 on Friday. Before that, the Ravens stormed back from 19 points down to defeat Independence 98-94.Hutchinson head coach Kyle Fisher will be going up against one of his mentors on Wednesday in Coffeyville veteran head coach Jay Herkelman, now in his 30th season with the Red Ravens. Fisher was Herkelman's assistant at Coffeyville for seven seasons.Wednesday's meeting will be the 60th all-time meeting between Hutchinson and Coffeyville in a series that dates back to 1929. The Blue Dragons are 33-26 all-time against the Red Ravens, going 11-7 against Coffeyville in games played in Hutchinson and 10-5 in games in the Sports Arena.The teams have been a total of 18 times in postseason play. The Blue Dragons lead the Ravens 12-6 in postseason matchups.

🏀 Blue Dragon men look to regroup against Red Ravens

One-third of the way through the 2024-25 season, there are only two undefeated Jayhawk Conference teams remaining. Those two teams will play each other Wednesday night.

The No. 1-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team (10-0, 4-0 KJCCC) will play host to the Coffeyville Red Ravens (8-0, 3-0) at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 5:15 p.m. CT 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 5:15 p.m.

BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 1 Hutchinson (10-0, 4-0) vs. Coffeyville (8-0, 3-0) When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Time: 5:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 5:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP), Dan Naccarato (Analyst)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1716378">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 5:15 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/files/Game_11_-_Coffeyville_women.pdf">CLICK FOR FULL BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>

Hutchinson and Coffeyville - which is receiving votes in this week's NJCAA Rankings - are undefeated in overall season play. No. 5 Dodge City is 9-1 overall, but remains unbeaten in league play at 4-0.

The Blue Dragons turned in a third-straight defensive effort of holding an opponent to less than 40 points and 30-percent shooting in a 66-34 victory on Saturday at Independence. Hutchinson limited the Pirates to 27.9 percent overall shooting and forced 27 turnovers.

Over their last three games, the Blue Dragons have allowed an average of 35.3 points per game on 24.0 percent shooting, forcing an average of 24.0 turnovers forced.

The only team pushing those defensive numbers in the KJCCC is Coffeyville. The Red Ravens have held 5 of their last 6 opponents under 50 points and allowed Independence to score only 29 last Wednesday.

Coffeyville and Hutchinson are Nos, 1 and 2, respectively, in the KJCCC in scoring defense. The Ravens are allowing 41.0 points per game. The Blue Dragons are allowing 46.8 points per game.

Offensively, Hutchinson ranks No. 4 in scoring at 79.2 points per game, while Coffeyville ranks seventh at 73.8 points per game.

Wednesday opens a two-game homestand for Hutchinson. After Coffeyville, the Dragons have a bye week on Saturday and play host to Garden City on December 11.

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationOne-third of the way through the 2024-25 season, there are only two undefeated Jayhawk Conference teams remaining. Those two teams will play each other Wednesday night.The No. 1-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team (10-0, 4-0 KJCCC) will play host to the Coffeyville Red Ravens (8-0, 3-0) at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 5:15 p.m. CT 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 5:15 p.m.BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 1 Hutchinson (10-0, 4-0) vs. Coffeyville (8-0, 3-0) When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Time: 5:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 5:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP), Dan Naccarato (Analyst)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1716378">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 5:15 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/files/Game_11_-_Coffeyville_women.pdf">CLICK FOR FULL BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>Hutchinson and Coffeyville - which is receiving votes in this week's NJCAA Rankings - are undefeated in overall season play. No. 5 Dodge City is 9-1 overall, but remains unbeaten in league play at 4-0.The Blue Dragons turned in a third-straight defensive effort of holding an opponent to less than 40 points and 30-percent shooting in a 66-34 victory on Saturday at Independence. Hutchinson limited the Pirates to 27.9 percent overall shooting and forced 27 turnovers.Over their last three games, the Blue Dragons have allowed an average of 35.3 points per game on 24.0 percent shooting, forcing an average of 24.0 turnovers forced.The only team pushing those defensive numbers in the KJCCC is Coffeyville. The Red Ravens have held 5 of their last 6 opponents under 50 points and allowed Independence to score only 29 last Wednesday.Coffeyville and Hutchinson are Nos, 1 and 2, respectively, in the KJCCC in scoring defense. The Ravens are allowing 41.0 points per game. The Blue Dragons are allowing 46.8 points per game.Offensively, Hutchinson ranks No. 4 in scoring at 79.2 points per game, while Coffeyville ranks seventh at 73.8 points per game.Wednesday opens a two-game homestand for Hutchinson. After Coffeyville, the Dragons have a bye week on Saturday and play host to Garden City on December 11.

🏀 No. 1 Hutchinson meets Coffeyville in battle of unbeatens

Larry W. Dreiling, 82, died December 2, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS surrounded by his loving and caring family. Larry was born on July 24, 1942, in Wichita, KS, the son of Alex&nbsp;and Regina (Lang) Dreiling.

Larry graduated from St. Teresa’s Catholic High School in 1960 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He graduated from Kansas State University and then joined the Peace Corps for 2 years. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin.

On July 24, 1983, he married Nina Mae Griffin and shared 41 years of marriage prior to her&nbsp;death on August 9, 2022.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nina; brother, Darrell; sister, Antoinella Garcia and a stepson, Jimmy Pace.

He is survived by stepson, Tim (Yvonne) Pace of Derby, KS; sisters, Marilyn Pinkerton of Wichita, KS, Shirley (Dennis) Hogan of Hutchinson, KS; brother-in-law, Jesse Garcia of&nbsp;Hutchinson, KS; granddaughter Karla (Brian) Broadman and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place, and a private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of&nbsp;flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Teresa’s Catholic Church or Hospice House and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.

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 </figure>Larry W. Dreiling, 82, died December 2, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS surrounded by his loving and caring family. Larry was born on July 24, 1942, in Wichita, KS, the son of Alex&nbsp;and Regina (Lang) Dreiling.Larry graduated from St. Teresa’s Catholic High School in 1960 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He graduated from Kansas State University and then joined the Peace Corps for 2 years. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin.On July 24, 1983, he married Nina Mae Griffin and shared 41 years of marriage prior to her&nbsp;death on August 9, 2022.Larry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nina; brother, Darrell; sister, Antoinella Garcia and a stepson, Jimmy Pace.He is survived by stepson, Tim (Yvonne) Pace of Derby, KS; sisters, Marilyn Pinkerton of Wichita, KS, Shirley (Dennis) Hogan of Hutchinson, KS; brother-in-law, Jesse Garcia of&nbsp;Hutchinson, KS; granddaughter Karla (Brian) Broadman and numerous nieces and nephews.Cremation has taken place, and a private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of&nbsp;flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Teresa’s Catholic Church or Hospice House and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.

Larry W. Dreiling |1942-2024|

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Hutchinson CC Sports Information
For the fourth time in the 20-year history of Hutchinson Community College women&apos;s soccer, the Blue Dragons had multiple NJCAA All-Americans in the same season.
Sophomore midfielder <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2024-25/bios/edwards_kaitlyn_flm0" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Kaitlyn Edwards</a> was named a first-team NJCAA All-American and sophomore forward <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2024-25/bios/marx_katharina_gwqa" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Katharina Marx</a> was named to the third team after the NJCAA released the 2024 All-America team on Tuesday.
Edwards and Marx were two of the main pieces on a 2024 Blue Dragon team that finished 11-2-7 and was ranked as high as No. 14 in the NJCAA Rankings. Finishing third in the Jayhawk Conference, the Blue Dragons advanced to the Region 6 Tournament championship game for the first time since 2014, falling to Cowley in Penalty Kicks.
The last time the Blue Dragons had multiple NJCAA All-Americans was 2014 with Siobhon Wilson and Jen Rogers earned national postseason honors. Danielle Sheehy and Melissa Hetherington were both named All-Americans in 2012. The Blue Dragons had three All-Americans &ndash; Hetherington, Alicia Robinson and Pearl Slattery &ndash; in 2011.
Edwards and Marx are the 15th and 16th All-Americans in Blue Dragon women&apos;s soccer history.
Edwards is the first first-team All-American since Wilson in 2014 and just the fifth overall &ndash; Edwards, Wilson, Rogers in 2013, Sheehy in 2012 and Hetherington in 2011.
KAITLYN EDWARDS &ndash; 1st Team The two-year starter in the midfield for the Dragons, Edwards is also a two-year all-conference player, earning first-team honors in both of her seasons with the Blue Dragons.
The sophomore from Wichita had a 25-point season with 10 goals and five assists in 2024. She registered her only game-winning goal this season in a 3-0 home win over Coffeyville.
Edwards had a two-goal game against Garden City on August 28. Five of her 10 goals were headers of set pieces this season, the most since Courtney Boswell&apos;s six goals off set pieces in 2015.
For her career, Edwards played in 40 games (tied for eighth most in team history). She tallied 59 career points on 23 goals and 13 assists. Her 23 goals rank 17th in Blue Dragon history. She had four game-winning goals.
KATHARINA MARX &ndash; 3rd Team Marx, a sophomore from Saarbrucken, Germany, is a two-time All-KJCCC selection. She was a second-team player as a freshman.
Marx finished with 10 goals and a team-high 13 assists for 33 points this season. Marx finished with game-winning goals against Garden City, Seward County and Barton this season.
She had a pair of two-goal games in 2024 against NOC-Enid and Seward County. Marx tied a career-high with six points against NOC-Enid with two goals and two assists.
Marx played 40 games in her Blue Dragon career and scored 66 points, which is 17th in Blue Dragon career history. She had 22 goals and 22 assists with five game-wining goals. Her 22 career assists tied Brailey Moeder for 12th on the career list.</div>

⚽ HutchCC's Edwards, Marx named NJCAA All-Americans

Donald J. “Don” Haesemeyer, 94, died November 30, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. &nbsp;He was born January 26, 1930, in rural Sylvan Grove, to Ed and Ella (Kasiska) Haesemeyer.

Don graduated from Sylvan Grove High School and Salt City Business College. &nbsp;He spent his career working for Dillons and Kwik Shop as an accountant and auditor. &nbsp; Don was a life-long member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.

On September 4, 1949, he married Norma H. Persigehl, in Hutchinson. &nbsp;She died December 3, 1998, after they shared almost 50 years of marriage. &nbsp;He later married Wilma Miller. &nbsp;She died January 5, 2020.

Don is survived by: &nbsp;children, Donna Kocher of Hutchinson, Dr. Allan Haesemeyer (Terry) of Shell Lake, WI, and Brenda Dobson of Hutchinson; sisters, Aileen Thouvenelle and Eloise Haesemeyer; brother, Larry Haesemeyer; grandchildren, Kelly Kocher, Alexandria Broz, Aaron “Sam” Haesemeyer, Abe Haesemeyer, Derek Dobson, and Matt Dobson (Katelyn); two great-granddaughters, Calloway Kocher and Camaro Long (Kyle); and one great-great-granddaughter, Winifred Long.

He was preceded in death by: &nbsp;his parents; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda Belden (Gary); and brother, Wayne Haesemeyer.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th, Hutchinson, with Pastors Quentin Nuttmann and Henry Blickhahn officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will take place in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald J. “Don” Haesemeyer, 94, died November 30, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. &nbsp;He was born January 26, 1930, in rural Sylvan Grove, to Ed and Ella (Kasiska) Haesemeyer.Don graduated from Sylvan Grove High School and Salt City Business College. &nbsp;He spent his career working for Dillons and Kwik Shop as an accountant and auditor. &nbsp; Don was a life-long member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.On September 4, 1949, he married Norma H. Persigehl, in Hutchinson. &nbsp;She died December 3, 1998, after they shared almost 50 years of marriage. &nbsp;He later married Wilma Miller. &nbsp;She died January 5, 2020.Don is survived by: &nbsp;children, Donna Kocher of Hutchinson, Dr. Allan Haesemeyer (Terry) of Shell Lake, WI, and Brenda Dobson of Hutchinson; sisters, Aileen Thouvenelle and Eloise Haesemeyer; brother, Larry Haesemeyer; grandchildren, Kelly Kocher, Alexandria Broz, Aaron “Sam” Haesemeyer, Abe Haesemeyer, Derek Dobson, and Matt Dobson (Katelyn); two great-granddaughters, Calloway Kocher and Camaro Long (Kyle); and one great-great-granddaughter, Winifred Long.He was preceded in death by: &nbsp;his parents; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda Belden (Gary); and brother, Wayne Haesemeyer.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th, Hutchinson, with Pastors Quentin Nuttmann and Henry Blickhahn officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will take place in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.&nbsp;

Donald J. “Don” Haesemeyer |1930-2024|

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INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team dropped a 103-97 game at&nbsp;FirstOak Bank Oakes Family Fieldhouse.

Hutchinson (6-4, 2-2 KJCCC) trailed 61-53 at halftime after Independence shot 68% from the floor in the first half, and knocked down 21 of 26 free throw attempts.

The Blue Dragons picked up its first lead with 14:56 to play thanks to an Isaiah Jackson basket to cap an 8-0 run and a 70-68 lead. The two teams would trade leads back and forth in the second half, combining for nine ties and four lead changes in the final 20 minutes.

Hutchinson tied the game at 92 apiece on a 3-pointer knocked down by Bobby Cannon with 4:38 to play, but that was the last time the Blue Dragons had a tie.

Independence (5-4, 1-2) then went on an 8-0 run to lead 100-92 with 1:02 left to play. The Pirates never let the Blue Dragons get any closer than five within the final minute of the game.

The Pirates knocked down 32 of 46 free throw attempts for the game and hit 56% of their total shots, including seven 3-pointers made.

Hutchinson shot 52% from the floor, but only got to the free throw line 27 times, converting 17.

Isaiah Jackson scored a career-high 22 points and brought down 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season and second of his career. Jaquez Thornton also finished with a double-double, going for 22 points and 10 assists. Bobby Cannon finished with 18 points and Khalil Arnold 13.

Indy was led by Chiante Tramble with 22 points. Four other Pirates scored in double figures.

The Blue Dragons are back at home on Wednesday to host Coffeyville (7-2, 3-0) inside of the Sports Arena. The Red Ravens had a bye on Saturday, and will come into Wednesday's game after a week off. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcasted on KHUT-FM (102.9) and KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) with pregame coverage starting at 7:15 p.m.

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 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/boxscores/20241130_16oj.xml">BOX SCORE</a>INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team dropped a 103-97 game at&nbsp;FirstOak Bank Oakes Family Fieldhouse.Hutchinson (6-4, 2-2 KJCCC) trailed 61-53 at halftime after Independence shot 68% from the floor in the first half, and knocked down 21 of 26 free throw attempts.The Blue Dragons picked up its first lead with 14:56 to play thanks to an Isaiah Jackson basket to cap an 8-0 run and a 70-68 lead. The two teams would trade leads back and forth in the second half, combining for nine ties and four lead changes in the final 20 minutes.Hutchinson tied the game at 92 apiece on a 3-pointer knocked down by Bobby Cannon with 4:38 to play, but that was the last time the Blue Dragons had a tie.Independence (5-4, 1-2) then went on an 8-0 run to lead 100-92 with 1:02 left to play. The Pirates never let the Blue Dragons get any closer than five within the final minute of the game.The Pirates knocked down 32 of 46 free throw attempts for the game and hit 56% of their total shots, including seven 3-pointers made.Hutchinson shot 52% from the floor, but only got to the free throw line 27 times, converting 17.Isaiah Jackson scored a career-high 22 points and brought down 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season and second of his career. Jaquez Thornton also finished with a double-double, going for 22 points and 10 assists. Bobby Cannon finished with 18 points and Khalil Arnold 13.Indy was led by Chiante Tramble with 22 points. Four other Pirates scored in double figures.The Blue Dragons are back at home on Wednesday to host Coffeyville (7-2, 3-0) inside of the Sports Arena. The Red Ravens had a bye on Saturday, and will come into Wednesday's game after a week off. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcasted on KHUT-FM (102.9) and KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) with pregame coverage starting at 7:15 p.m.

🏀 HutchCC men drop game at Indy

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INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — The No. 1 Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team saw 11 different players score in a 66-34 win over Independence on Saturday afternoon inside the FirstOak Bank Oakes Family Fieldhouse.

Hailey Jackson led the Blue Dragons with 12 points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes of play, while Katie Duncan notched her second consecutive double-figure point game with 11.

The Blue Dragons are now 10-0 overall, 4-0 in the Jayhawk Conference.

Independence (1-8, 0-3) had six players suited up, but only five played, playing all 40 minutes. The Pirates were led by Asmin Tanhan with 15 points.

The Blue Dragons struggled to shoot the ball, finishing 39% from the floor, while going 4 for 24 from beyond the 3-point line. Hutchinson committed just nine turnovers, while Independence committed 27, which resulted in 23 Blue Dragon points.

HutchCC held a 35-point lead late in the fourth quarter, the largest of the game. Independence never held a lead in the loss.&nbsp;

The Blue Dragons are back at home on Wednesday to host Coffeyville (8-0, 3-0) inside of the Sports Arena. The Red Ravens had a bye on Saturday, and will come into Wednesday's game after a week off. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and will be broadcasted on KHUT-FM (102.9) and KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) with pregame coverage starting at 5:15 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1733025092683.jpeg" alt="Katie Duncan knocked down a team-high three 3-pointers in the 66-34 win at Independence on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)" />
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 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/boxscores/20241130_ru20.xml">BOX SCORE</a>INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — The No. 1 Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team saw 11 different players score in a 66-34 win over Independence on Saturday afternoon inside the FirstOak Bank Oakes Family Fieldhouse.Hailey Jackson led the Blue Dragons with 12 points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes of play, while Katie Duncan notched her second consecutive double-figure point game with 11.The Blue Dragons are now 10-0 overall, 4-0 in the Jayhawk Conference.Independence (1-8, 0-3) had six players suited up, but only five played, playing all 40 minutes. The Pirates were led by Asmin Tanhan with 15 points.The Blue Dragons struggled to shoot the ball, finishing 39% from the floor, while going 4 for 24 from beyond the 3-point line. Hutchinson committed just nine turnovers, while Independence committed 27, which resulted in 23 Blue Dragon points.HutchCC held a 35-point lead late in the fourth quarter, the largest of the game. Independence never held a lead in the loss.&nbsp;The Blue Dragons are back at home on Wednesday to host Coffeyville (8-0, 3-0) inside of the Sports Arena. The Red Ravens had a bye on Saturday, and will come into Wednesday's game after a week off. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and will be broadcasted on KHUT-FM (102.9) and KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) with pregame coverage starting at 5:15 p.m.

🏀 Blue Dragons pick up road win over Pirates

AP Sports Summary for November 29th, 2024:

Love connects with Reed on 2 TDs as Packers use fast start to beat Dolphins 30-17

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Jayden Reed and the Green Bay Packers capitalized on a fast start to beat Miami 30-17 and snap the Dolphins' three-game winning streak. Green Bay has won three straight and seven of its last eight. Miami continued its recent history of struggling in cold weather. The kickoff temperature at Lambeau Field was 27 degrees with 10 mph winds, light flurries and a wind chill of 18. The Dolphins have lost their past 12 regular-season or postseason games in which the temperature at kickoff has been below 40 degrees.

Overshown's flashy pick-6 boosts Cowboys in 27-20 Thanksgiving win over Giants

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown, Rico Dowdle ran for a score in his first career 100-yard game and the Dallas Cowboys held on for a 27-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over the New York Giants. Cooper Rush threw a TD pass, and Dowdle finished with 112 yards. The Cowboys ended a six-game home losing streak going back to a wild-card loss to Green Bay last season. Drew Lock started in place of the injured Tommy DeVito and lost a fumble after Overshown's dynamic pick-6 in a seventh consecutive loss for the Giants. New York's eighth consecutive loss to Dallas also eliminated the Giants from playoff contention..

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory

DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to 10 games. The Lions snapped a seven-game losing streak on Thanksgiving. The Bears had the ball in Lions territory late in the game with a chance to drive for a game-tying field goal or go-ahead touchdown, but they blew the opportunity. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass as time expired from the Detroit 41 after being sacked with about 30 seconds left, allowing time to run off the clock even though Chicago had one more timeout.

San Jose State is disappointed Boise State forfeited but looks forward to volleyball final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future. Boise State pulled out of the conference tournament Wednesday night after securing a spot in Friday's semifinals against the Spartans earlier that day. The Broncos didn't announce explicitly say why they withdrew. But a lawsuit was recently filed in Colorado by players from various schools against the conference and San Jose State officials calling for a Spartans player not to be allowed to participate in the tournament. They cited unspecified reports asserting there was a transgender player on the San Jose State volleyball team. San Jose State has not confirmed the school has a trans women's volleyball player.

Why did Iga Swiatek get a one-month doping ban? What did she test positive for?

Iga Swiatek is the second high-profile tennis player to test positive for a banned substance this year. Her case follows that of Jannik Sinner, currently the No. 1 ranked man. He was fully cleared. Swiatek, who slid from No. 1 to No. 2 last month, accepted a one-month suspension that was announced Thursday. The International Tennis Integrity Agency said it determined that Swiatek's tainted urine sample was because of a contaminated medicine she took and so she bore a low level of responsibility. The head of the ITIA said these were not cases of intentional doping and so she does not think they are cause for concern among tennis fans.

Lions injured DE Aidan Hutchinson surprises 20-year-old Marine with 4 tickets to game against Bears

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Jacob Rinehart, who was injured while training to be a Marine, was surprised recently when Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson knocked on his door and gave him four tickets to the Thanksgiving game against the Chicago Bears. Rinehart watched warmups at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday morning along the sideline, where team owner Sheila Ford Hamp told him he had two tickets for the Super Bowl and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown stopped by to autograph his jersey.

Desrosiers scores 3 TDs as Memphis tops No. 18 Tulane 34-24 to end the Green Wave's faint CFP hopes

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Greg Desrosiers Jr. caught two scoring passes and ran for a touchdown, and Memphis defeated No. 18 Tulane 34-24 to knock the Green Wave out of contention for a berth in the College Football Playoff. While Tulane was not likely to make the new 12-team CFP, it had to win its regular-season finale and next week's conference title game to have any chance. Instead, the Green Wave turned the ball over three times deep in Memphis territory as their streak of regular-season conference victories ended at 17. Memphis' Mario Anderson Jr. rushed for 177 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown. Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah passed for 317 yards and two scores and was intercepted once.

Bill Battle, former Tennessee coach and Alabama AD who founded licensing company, dies

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Bill Battle III, who was athletic director at his alma mater, Alabama, where he played for Paul "Bear" Bryant's first national championship team, coached the Tennessee Volunteers and also founded the Collegiate Licensing Company, has died. He was 82. Alabama released a statement Thursday saying that Battle had died. No details were provided. Athletic director Greg Byrne said in a statement it's tough to put into words just what Battle means to the Crimson Tide and college athletics as a whole as a true visionary. Battle made Condredge Holloway the first Black quarterback to start for any Southeastern Conference team, which Holloway did for Tennessee in 1972. Battle also founded the Collegiate Licensing Company and was president and CEO until 2002.

Female racing pioneer 'Motorcycle Mary' McGee dies a day before documentary on her is released

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — Female racing pioneer Mary McGee has died at the age of 87. Her family says McGee died of complications from a stroke at her home in Gardnerville, Nevada, on Wednesday, the day before a documentary on her career was released globally. "Motorcycle Mary" was released Thursday on ESPN's YouTube channel. Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was an executive producer on the film. Its premiere was at the Tribeca Festival in June. McGee had an accomplished racing resume, first in auto racing and later in motorcycle racing. She became the first person — man or woman — to complete solo the grueling Baja 500 off-road race in Mexico. She did that in 1975.

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts a one-month suspension in doping case

The International Tennis Integrity Agency says five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine. That is a heart medication known as TMZ. The ITIA says Swiatek failed an out-of-competition drug test in August, and it accepted her explanation that the result was unintentional and caused by the contamination of a nonprescription medication, melatonin, that Swiatek was taking for issues with jet lag and sleeping. It was determined her level of fault was "at the lowest end of the range for no significant fault or negligence," according to the ITIA.

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

		Mississippi St.	at	(15)Mississippi	3:30 p.m.	

		Butler	at	(25)Mississippi St.	9:30 p.m.	

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for November 29th, 2024:<div><iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8616000/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe></div>Love connects with Reed on 2 TDs as Packers use fast start to beat Dolphins 30-17GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Jayden Reed and the Green Bay Packers capitalized on a fast start to beat Miami 30-17 and snap the Dolphins' three-game winning streak. Green Bay has won three straight and seven of its last eight. Miami continued its recent history of struggling in cold weather. The kickoff temperature at Lambeau Field was 27 degrees with 10 mph winds, light flurries and a wind chill of 18. The Dolphins have lost their past 12 regular-season or postseason games in which the temperature at kickoff has been below 40 degrees.Overshown's flashy pick-6 boosts Cowboys in 27-20 Thanksgiving win over GiantsARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown, Rico Dowdle ran for a score in his first career 100-yard game and the Dallas Cowboys held on for a 27-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over the New York Giants. Cooper Rush threw a TD pass, and Dowdle finished with 112 yards. The Cowboys ended a six-game home losing streak going back to a wild-card loss to Green Bay last season. Drew Lock started in place of the injured Tommy DeVito and lost a fumble after Overshown's dynamic pick-6 in a seventh consecutive loss for the Giants. New York's eighth consecutive loss to Dallas also eliminated the Giants from playoff contention..Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victoryDETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to 10 games. The Lions snapped a seven-game losing streak on Thanksgiving. The Bears had the ball in Lions territory late in the game with a chance to drive for a game-tying field goal or go-ahead touchdown, but they blew the opportunity. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass as time expired from the Detroit 41 after being sacked with about 30 seconds left, allowing time to run off the clock even though Chicago had one more timeout.San Jose State is disappointed Boise State forfeited but looks forward to volleyball finalLAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future. Boise State pulled out of the conference tournament Wednesday night after securing a spot in Friday's semifinals against the Spartans earlier that day. The Broncos didn't announce explicitly say why they withdrew. But a lawsuit was recently filed in Colorado by players from various schools against the conference and San Jose State officials calling for a Spartans player not to be allowed to participate in the tournament. They cited unspecified reports asserting there was a transgender player on the San Jose State volleyball team. San Jose State has not confirmed the school has a trans women's volleyball player.Why did Iga Swiatek get a one-month doping ban? What did she test positive for?Iga Swiatek is the second high-profile tennis player to test positive for a banned substance this year. Her case follows that of Jannik Sinner, currently the No. 1 ranked man. He was fully cleared. Swiatek, who slid from No. 1 to No. 2 last month, accepted a one-month suspension that was announced Thursday. The International Tennis Integrity Agency said it determined that Swiatek's tainted urine sample was because of a contaminated medicine she took and so she bore a low level of responsibility. The head of the ITIA said these were not cases of intentional doping and so she does not think they are cause for concern among tennis fans.Lions injured DE Aidan Hutchinson surprises 20-year-old Marine with 4 tickets to game against BearsCHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Jacob Rinehart, who was injured while training to be a Marine, was surprised recently when Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson knocked on his door and gave him four tickets to the Thanksgiving game against the Chicago Bears. Rinehart watched warmups at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday morning along the sideline, where team owner Sheila Ford Hamp told him he had two tickets for the Super Bowl and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown stopped by to autograph his jersey.Desrosiers scores 3 TDs as Memphis tops No. 18 Tulane 34-24 to end the Green Wave's faint CFP hopesNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Greg Desrosiers Jr. caught two scoring passes and ran for a touchdown, and Memphis defeated No. 18 Tulane 34-24 to knock the Green Wave out of contention for a berth in the College Football Playoff. While Tulane was not likely to make the new 12-team CFP, it had to win its regular-season finale and next week's conference title game to have any chance. Instead, the Green Wave turned the ball over three times deep in Memphis territory as their streak of regular-season conference victories ended at 17. Memphis' Mario Anderson Jr. rushed for 177 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown. Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah passed for 317 yards and two scores and was intercepted once.Bill Battle, former Tennessee coach and Alabama AD who founded licensing company, diesTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Bill Battle III, who was athletic director at his alma mater, Alabama, where he played for Paul "Bear" Bryant's first national championship team, coached the Tennessee Volunteers and also founded the Collegiate Licensing Company, has died. He was 82. Alabama released a statement Thursday saying that Battle had died. No details were provided. Athletic director Greg Byrne said in a statement it's tough to put into words just what Battle means to the Crimson Tide and college athletics as a whole as a true visionary. Battle made Condredge Holloway the first Black quarterback to start for any Southeastern Conference team, which Holloway did for Tennessee in 1972. Battle also founded the Collegiate Licensing Company and was president and CEO until 2002.Female racing pioneer 'Motorcycle Mary' McGee dies a day before documentary on her is releasedGARDNERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — Female racing pioneer Mary McGee has died at the age of 87. Her family says McGee died of complications from a stroke at her home in Gardnerville, Nevada, on Wednesday, the day before a documentary on her career was released globally. "Motorcycle Mary" was released Thursday on ESPN's YouTube channel. Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was an executive producer on the film. Its premiere was at the Tribeca Festival in June. McGee had an accomplished racing resume, first in auto racing and later in motorcycle racing. She became the first person — man or woman — to complete solo the grueling Baja 500 off-road race in Mexico. She did that in 1975.Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts a one-month suspension in doping caseThe International Tennis Integrity Agency says five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine. That is a heart medication known as TMZ. The ITIA says Swiatek failed an out-of-competition drug test in August, and it accepted her explanation that the result was unintentional and caused by the contamination of a nonprescription medication, melatonin, that Swiatek was taking for issues with jet lag and sleeping. It was determined her level of fault was "at the lowest end of the range for no significant fault or negligence," according to the ITIA.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFinal	Detroit	23	Chicago	20	Final	Dallas	27	N-Y Giants	20	Final	Green Bay	30	Miami	17	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALLFinal	Memphis	34	(18)Tulane	24	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	Dayton	85	(2)UConn	67	Final	(3)Gonzaga	89	(14)Indiana	73	Final	(6)Houston	65	Notre Dame	54	Final	(13)Purdue	71	NC State	61	Final	(18)Florida	75	Wake Forest	58	Final	Illinois	90	(19)Arkansas	77	Final	(23)Mississippi	96	BYU	85	Final	Oklahoma	82	(24)Arizona	77	Final	(25)Mississippi St.	80	UNLV	58	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		New York	at	Charlotte	12 p.m.			Cleveland	at	Atlanta	2:30 p.m.			New Orleans	at	Memphis	5 p.m.			L.A. Clippers	at	Minnesota	7:30 p.m.			Orlando	at	Brooklyn	7:30 p.m.			Boston	at	Chicago	8 p.m.			Detroit	at	Indiana	8 p.m.			Toronto	at	Miami	8 p.m.			Oklahoma City	at	L.A. Lakers	10 p.m.			Sacramento	at	Portland	10 p.m.	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		N-Y Rangers	at	Philadelphia	1 p.m.			Chicago	at	Minnesota	2 p.m.			Calgary	at	Columbus	3 p.m.			Florida	at	Carolina	3 p.m.			N-Y Islanders	at	Washington	3 p.m.			New Jersey	at	Detroit	3 p.m.			Tampa Bay	at	Nashville	3 p.m.			Vancouver	at	Buffalo	3 p.m.			Los Angeles	at	Anaheim	3:30 p.m.			Seattle	at	San Jose	3:30 p.m.			Pittsburgh	at	Boston	6:30 p.m.			Winnipeg	at	Vegas	8:30 p.m.			Colorado	at	Dallas	9 p.m.			Edmonton	at	Utah	9 p.m.	___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE		Las Vegas	at	Kansas City	3 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL		Oklahoma St.	at	(23)Colorado	12 p.m.			Oregon St.	at	(11)Boise St.	12 p.m.			Mississippi St.	at	(15)Mississippi	3:30 p.m.			Georgia Tech	at	(6)Georgia	7:30 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL		(3)Gonzaga	at	Davidson	8:30 p.m.			Georgia St.	at	(8)Kentucky	7 p.m.			Seattle	at	(11)Duke	7 p.m.			(13)Purdue	at	(23)Mississippi	6 p.m.			(14)Indiana	at	Providence	11 a.m.			Wichita St.	at	(18)Florida	3:30 p.m.			West Virginia	at	(24)Arizona	3 p.m.			Butler	at	(25)Mississippi St.	9:30 p.m.	___

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Sarah Josephine (Hatten) Schlotterback (Dec. 17, 1935-Nov. 24, 2024) was known for her compassionate nature. &nbsp;

She was born to Charles and Hazel Hatten of Nevada MO. &nbsp;Her mother was a teacher and father a dentist which helped guide her to a profession in helping others. &nbsp;She attended Cottey College in Nevada, MO, later attending the School of Nursing at Kansas University where she met and married William Schlotterback, also attending KU medical school. &nbsp;They moved to Lakin Ks. where they bought a fold out table and worked out of a small rented room. This was their first medical office. &nbsp;They later moved to the Bellville/Mankato Ks. area where Sarah spent her life serving the community. &nbsp;She was active in the church, community health, she served as the public librarian and was a care provider for many in Mankato. &nbsp;She is survived by her children Matthew, Anne Ferguson, Patrick, Mark, Mike and David and her 11 grandchildren, Sam, Summer, Jessica, Andrew, Olivia, Jackson, Sarah, Will, Lexi, Luke, Julian.

Sarah’s memory will remain in the hearts of her children and loved ones and all those who have had the privilege of knowing her.

Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Transportation, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.

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 </figure>Sarah Josephine (Hatten) Schlotterback (Dec. 17, 1935-Nov. 24, 2024) was known for her compassionate nature. &nbsp;She was born to Charles and Hazel Hatten of Nevada MO. &nbsp;Her mother was a teacher and father a dentist which helped guide her to a profession in helping others. &nbsp;She attended Cottey College in Nevada, MO, later attending the School of Nursing at Kansas University where she met and married William Schlotterback, also attending KU medical school. &nbsp;They moved to Lakin Ks. where they bought a fold out table and worked out of a small rented room. This was their first medical office. &nbsp;They later moved to the Bellville/Mankato Ks. area where Sarah spent her life serving the community. &nbsp;She was active in the church, community health, she served as the public librarian and was a care provider for many in Mankato. &nbsp;She is survived by her children Matthew, Anne Ferguson, Patrick, Mark, Mike and David and her 11 grandchildren, Sam, Summer, Jessica, Andrew, Olivia, Jackson, Sarah, Will, Lexi, Luke, Julian.Sarah’s memory will remain in the hearts of her children and loved ones and all those who have had the privilege of knowing her.Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Transportation, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.

Sarah Josephine (Hatten) Schlotterback |1935-2024|

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College athletic director Josh Gooch joins Sean Boston during halftime of the men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Gooch discusses the NJCAA football semifinal, plus KSHSAA state football.

The Blue Dragons are the No. 3 seed in the NJCAA playoffs and will travel to Milledgeville, Ga. on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. EST/2:30 p.m. CST. The game will be televised on ESPN+, as well as on the flagship station for Blue Dragon athletics, KHUT-FM (102.9) with Sean Boston and Daren Dunn.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College athletic director Josh Gooch joins Sean Boston during halftime of the men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Gooch discusses the NJCAA football semifinal, plus KSHSAA state football.The Blue Dragons are the No. 3 seed in the NJCAA playoffs and will travel to Milledgeville, Ga. on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. EST/2:30 p.m. CST. The game will be televised on ESPN+, as well as on the flagship station for Blue Dragon athletics, KHUT-FM (102.9) with Sean Boston and Daren Dunn.<div><iframe title="HutchCC Athletic Director Josh Gooch" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=z73mm-1751cf1-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 LISTEN: HutchCC AD Josh Gooch talks NJCAA football semifinal and state football

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team pulled off a thrilling 81-80 win over Colby on Tuesday at the Sports Arena. 

The Blue Dragons trailed Colby late in the second half, but Hutch rattled off 18 points in the final 1:38 to pick up the win and send the Sports Arena into a frenzy.

DJ Dudley was fouled after tying the game at 80 with 2.3 seconds to play. The sophomore knocked down the free throw to complete the three-point play and give Hutchinson (6-3, 2-1 KJCCC) the lead. Dudley finished with a game-high and a new career-high 29 points.

The Blue Dragons got back-to-back three-pointers knocked down by Jaquez Thornton, one coming with 14 seconds to play to pull within 77-75, and the other coming to pull Hutch within 79-78 with 8.5 seconds left.

Colby (6-3, 1-2) knocked down one of two free throw attempts with 7.4 seconds left to go up 80-78. Thornton drove 80 feet before dishing off a tough pass underneath to Dudley, who went up-and-under to convert the would-be game-winner.

The Blue Dragons were outrebounded in the win, 43-30, but still found a way.

Khalil Arnold provided a spark in the second half, scoring all 14 of his points in the final 20 minutes. Bobby Cannon had 12, while Thornton finished with 11 points and six assists.

Eternity Eguagie led the Trojans with 22 points, while Galus Meowuru M'Ella had 19.

The Blue Dragons will travel to Independence on Saturday to face the Pirates. Tipoff time is 4 p.m. from the ICC Fieldhouse. The game can be heard on <a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9)</a> and <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)</a> with pregame coverage starting at 3:45 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732683259291.jpeg" alt="DJ Dudley knocks down the go-ahead free throw in an 81-80 win over Colby on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. (Sean Boston/Hutch Post)" />
 <figcaption>DJ Dudley knocks down the go-ahead free throw in an 81-80 win over Colby on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. (Sean Boston/Hutch Post)</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/boxscores/20241126_b7pt.xml">BOX SCORE</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team pulled off a thrilling 81-80 win over Colby on Tuesday at the Sports Arena. The Blue Dragons trailed Colby late in the second half, but Hutch rattled off 18 points in the final 1:38 to pick up the win and send the Sports Arena into a frenzy.DJ Dudley was fouled after tying the game at 80 with 2.3 seconds to play. The sophomore knocked down the free throw to complete the three-point play and give Hutchinson (6-3, 2-1 KJCCC) the lead. Dudley finished with a game-high and a new career-high 29 points.The Blue Dragons got back-to-back three-pointers knocked down by Jaquez Thornton, one coming with 14 seconds to play to pull within 77-75, and the other coming to pull Hutch within 79-78 with 8.5 seconds left.Colby (6-3, 1-2) knocked down one of two free throw attempts with 7.4 seconds left to go up 80-78. Thornton drove 80 feet before dishing off a tough pass underneath to Dudley, who went up-and-under to convert the would-be game-winner.The Blue Dragons were outrebounded in the win, 43-30, but still found a way.Khalil Arnold provided a spark in the second half, scoring all 14 of his points in the final 20 minutes. Bobby Cannon had 12, while Thornton finished with 11 points and six assists.Eternity Eguagie led the Trojans with 22 points, while Galus Meowuru M'Ella had 19.The Blue Dragons will travel to Independence on Saturday to face the Pirates. Tipoff time is 4 p.m. from the ICC Fieldhouse. The game can be heard on <a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9)</a> and <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)</a> with pregame coverage starting at 3:45 p.m.

🏀 Dudley delivers Dragon win in final seconds

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 1 ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team opened up a big first half lead and never looked back in a 75-37 win over Colby on Tuesday at the Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons led 22-9 after the first quarter, but that lead would grow exponentially in the second quarter.&nbsp;

Colby scored the first two points of the period, but Hutchinson scored the final 19 points in the quarter to lead 41-11 at halftime.

Hailey Jackson led the way once again for the Blue Dragons, finishing with 24 points and 14 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season and seventh of her career. The 14 rebounds ties her career-high. Jackson knocked down all 10 of her free throw attempts in the win.

Katie Duncan finished with a career-high 12 points, knocking down three three-point field goals. Landon Forbes and Dylan Alexander each had 10 points.

Hutchinson (9-0, 3-0 KJCCC) knocked down a season-high 11 three-point shots. HutchCC finished 16 of 19 at the foul stripe.

Colby (6-3, 1-2) was led by Jera Kruleski with eight points. The Trojans turned the ball over 23 times in the loss.

Hutchinson has now won 46 consecutive games overall, and 31 straight Jayhawk Conference games.

The Blue Dragons will travel to Independence on Saturday to face the Pirates. Tipoff time is 2 p.m. from the ICC Fieldhouse. The game can be heard on&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9)</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)</a>&nbsp;with pregame coverage starting at 1:45 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Katie Duncan scored a career-high 12 points in the Blue Dragons' win over Colby on Nov. 26, 2024 at the Sports Arena. (Sean Boston/Hutch Post)</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/boxscores/20241126_0q7a.xml">BOX SCORE</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 1 ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team opened up a big first half lead and never looked back in a 75-37 win over Colby on Tuesday at the Sports Arena.The Blue Dragons led 22-9 after the first quarter, but that lead would grow exponentially in the second quarter.&nbsp;Colby scored the first two points of the period, but Hutchinson scored the final 19 points in the quarter to lead 41-11 at halftime.Hailey Jackson led the way once again for the Blue Dragons, finishing with 24 points and 14 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season and seventh of her career. The 14 rebounds ties her career-high. Jackson knocked down all 10 of her free throw attempts in the win.Katie Duncan finished with a career-high 12 points, knocking down three three-point field goals. Landon Forbes and Dylan Alexander each had 10 points.Hutchinson (9-0, 3-0 KJCCC) knocked down a season-high 11 three-point shots. HutchCC finished 16 of 19 at the foul stripe.Colby (6-3, 1-2) was led by Jera Kruleski with eight points. The Trojans turned the ball over 23 times in the loss.Hutchinson has now won 46 consecutive games overall, and 31 straight Jayhawk Conference games.The Blue Dragons will travel to Independence on Saturday to face the Pirates. Tipoff time is 2 p.m. from the ICC Fieldhouse. The game can be heard on&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9)</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)</a>&nbsp;with pregame coverage starting at 1:45 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 No. 1 HutchCC dominates Colby in Sports Arena 

BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL Hutchinson (5-3, 1-1) vs. Colby (6-2, 1-1) When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1688929">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450.98.5), 7:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Dan Naccarato (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1688931">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 7:15 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/files/Game_9_-_Colby_men.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>

Coming off a comeback overtime victory on Saturday, the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team hopes to ride that momentum in the Blue Dragons' return to the Sports Arena after four games away from home.

The Blue Dragons (5-3, 1-1 KJCCC) will take on the Colby Trojans (6-2, 1-1 KJCCC) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 7:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Dan Naccarato (Analyst) calling the action. The game will be streamed on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Hutchinson trailed Fort Hays Tech Northwest by six points in the second half and needed a D.J. Dudley game-tying 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime. The Dragons hit three 3-pointers in the extra session, outscoring the Tigers 17-12 for an 94-89 victory at the Max Jones Fieldhouse.

<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/thornton_jaquez_fh4s">Jaquez Thornton</a>&nbsp;had a career-high four 3-pointers in 24-point effort.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/cannon_bobby_1l4l">Bobby Cannon</a>&nbsp;posted his first career double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds in the Blue Dragons' third overtime game of the 2024-25 season.

Colby is off to a strong start this season. The Trojans had a five-game winning streak snapped on Saturday at home by Coffeyville, 56-50. Colby was staggered by 10 Red Raven 3-pointers while the Trojans shot only 4 of 18 from distance. Eternity Eguagie led Colby with 15 points.

Colby is 4-2 against NJCAA Division I opponent this season with a road win at Northeastern Junior College, 78-73 on November 12 in Sterling, Colorado. The Trojans opened the KJCCC season with an 80-73 victory over Independence.

The Blue Dragons are 2-1 in overtime games this season. The Dragons defeated Southwestern Christian 96-91 on November 9 at the Sports Arena. They then dropped a 94-89 overtime decision at No. 1 Barton on November 20 and then claimed the overtime win at Fort Hays Tech.

The most overtime games in one season is five set by the 2013-14 Blue Dragons. The 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2022-23 teams played four overtime games. The 2002-03, 2010-11 and 2015-16 teams all played three overtime games.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732632002242.jpeg" alt="Bobby Cannon and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team plays host to the Colby Trojans at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in a KJCCC matchup at the Sports Arena. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Bobby Cannon and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team plays host to the Colby Trojans at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in a KJCCC matchup at the Sports Arena. (Billy Watson/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationBLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL Hutchinson (5-3, 1-1) vs. Colby (6-2, 1-1) When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1688929">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450.98.5), 7:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Dan Naccarato (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1688931">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 7:15 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/files/Game_9_-_Colby_men.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>Coming off a comeback overtime victory on Saturday, the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team hopes to ride that momentum in the Blue Dragons' return to the Sports Arena after four games away from home.The Blue Dragons (5-3, 1-1 KJCCC) will take on the Colby Trojans (6-2, 1-1 KJCCC) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 7:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Dan Naccarato (Analyst) calling the action. The game will be streamed on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 7:15 p.m.Hutchinson trailed Fort Hays Tech Northwest by six points in the second half and needed a D.J. Dudley game-tying 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime. The Dragons hit three 3-pointers in the extra session, outscoring the Tigers 17-12 for an 94-89 victory at the Max Jones Fieldhouse.<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/thornton_jaquez_fh4s">Jaquez Thornton</a>&nbsp;had a career-high four 3-pointers in 24-point effort.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/cannon_bobby_1l4l">Bobby Cannon</a>&nbsp;posted his first career double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds in the Blue Dragons' third overtime game of the 2024-25 season.Colby is off to a strong start this season. The Trojans had a five-game winning streak snapped on Saturday at home by Coffeyville, 56-50. Colby was staggered by 10 Red Raven 3-pointers while the Trojans shot only 4 of 18 from distance. Eternity Eguagie led Colby with 15 points.Colby is 4-2 against NJCAA Division I opponent this season with a road win at Northeastern Junior College, 78-73 on November 12 in Sterling, Colorado. The Trojans opened the KJCCC season with an 80-73 victory over Independence.The Blue Dragons are 2-1 in overtime games this season. The Dragons defeated Southwestern Christian 96-91 on November 9 at the Sports Arena. They then dropped a 94-89 overtime decision at No. 1 Barton on November 20 and then claimed the overtime win at Fort Hays Tech.The most overtime games in one season is five set by the 2013-14 Blue Dragons. The 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2022-23 teams played four overtime games. The 2002-03, 2010-11 and 2015-16 teams all played three overtime games.

🏀 Blue Dragons looking to build momentum as Colby visits Sports Arena

Hutchinson CC Sports Information&nbsp;

BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 1 Hutchinson (8-0, 2-0) vs. Colby (6-2, 1-1) When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Tipoff: 5:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450.98.5), 5:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Dan Naccarato (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1688929">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 5:15 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/files/Game_9_-_Colby_women.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>

The No. 1-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team plays its first game in the Hutchinson Sports Arena in 17 days Tuesday night.

The Blue Dragons (8-0, 2-0 KJCCC) play host to the Colby Trojans (6-2, 1-1 KJCCC) at 5:30 p.m.

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 5:15 p.m. CT with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Dan Naccarato (analysis) calling the action. The game will be streamed on the Blue Dragon Sports Network at 5:15 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732631952876.jpeg" alt="Dylan Alexander and the No. 1 Blue Dragon Women's Basektball team play host to the Colby Trojans at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Sports Arena. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)" />
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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports Information&nbsp;BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 1 Hutchinson (8-0, 2-0) vs. Colby (6-2, 1-1) When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Where: Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS Tipoff: 5:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450.98.5), 5:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Dan Naccarato (Color)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1688929">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 5:15 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/files/Game_9_-_Colby_women.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>The No. 1-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team plays its first game in the Hutchinson Sports Arena in 17 days Tuesday night.The Blue Dragons (8-0, 2-0 KJCCC) play host to the Colby Trojans (6-2, 1-1 KJCCC) at 5:30 p.m.The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 5:15 p.m. CT with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and Dan Naccarato (analysis) calling the action. The game will be streamed on the Blue Dragon Sports Network at 5:15 p.m.

🏀 No. 1 Hutchinson returns home to face improving Colby

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 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
The Hutchinson Community College football team officially earn its fourth all-time appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs on Monday, drawing the No. 3 seed in the pairings released on Monday.
The Jayhawk Conference tri-champion Blue Dragons (9-1) will play No. 2 seed Georgia Military (10-1) in the second NJCAA national semifinal on Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET) in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Iowa Western (10-1) is the No. 1 seed and will play host to fourth-seeded and Mississippi champion Northwest Mississippi (10-1) on Friday, December 6 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
NJCAA DIVISION I NATIONAL PLAYOFFS Semifinals Friday, December 6 in Council Bluffs, Iowa No. 4 Northwest Mississippi (10-1) at No. 1 Iowa Western (10-1), 7 p.m. Sunday, December 8 in Milledgeville, Georgia No. 3 Hutchinson (9-1) at No. 2 Georgia Military (10-1), 2:30 p.m. Championship Wednesday, December 18 in Canyon, TX Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m. <a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/fball/rankings/DI/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">CLICK FOR FINAL NJCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL RANKINGS</a>
The two semifinal winners will play in the NJCAA Championship game on Wednesday, December 18 in Canyon, Texas at West Texas A&amp;M University.
Both semifinal games will be in ESPN+.
This will be Hutchinson&apos;s third-straight national semifinal appearance. Two years ago, the Blue Dragons defeated Coffeyville 38-7 in the 2022 semifinals. Last season, the Blue Dragons were upset by East Mississippi 27-23.
Hutchinson bids for its third national championship game appearance in the last five seasons. The Blue Dragons defeated Snow College 29-27 in the 2020/21 championship game but lost 31-0 to Iowa Western in the 2023. Both of those games were played in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Blue Dragons will make their 28th bowl/national playoff in program history. Hutchinson is 16-9-2 all-time in the postseason (not counting KJCCC/Region 6 playoff games).
The national semifinal game between Hutchinson and Georgia Military will be the first matchup between the two teams.
This will be only the second time that the Blue Dragons will have played a Georgia-based team. The Blue Dragons lost 42-37 to Middle Georgia in the 1995 Mineral Water Bowl in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
The game will feature the Nos. 2 and 3 rushing teams in the NJCAA.
The Blue Dragons are third in the country in rushing at 265.0 yards per game and has the nation&apos;s leading rusher in Jayhawk Conference Offensive Player of the Year&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/jordan_jr._waymond_h58l" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Waymond Jordan Jr.</a> (1,331 yards with 18 rushing touchdowns).
The Bulldogs are second in the nation at 275.9 yards with four players at 490 or more rushing yards. Keenan Phillips has a team-high 827 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns.</div>

🏈 Blue Dragons earn No. 3 seed in NJCAA playoffs

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 </figure><div><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/files/2024_All-KJCCC_Football_Teams.pdf" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">CLICK FOR ENTIRE 2024 ALL-KJCCC FOOTBALL TEAMS</a>
Hutchinson CC Sports Information
A total of 29 Hutchinson Community College football players earned spots in the 2024 All-KJCCC Football teams which were released Sunday.
The Blue Dragons earned two of the three major awards as sophomore running back <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/jordan_jr._waymond_h58l" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Waymond Jordan Jr.</a>, was named the 2024 KJCCC Offensive Player of the Year and Hutchinson head coach Drew Dallas was named the league&apos;s Coach of the Year.
A total of six Hutchinson offensive players, five defensive player and a special teams player were named to the 2024 all-KJCCC first team. Nine other players were named to the second team and eight more were named to the honorable mention list.
The Blue Dragons tied for a Jayhawk Conference championship this season, posting a 9-1 overall record and a 5-1 mark in KJCCC games. The No. 2-ranked Blue Dragons will find out on Monday about the NJCAA National Playoffs.
WAYMOND JORDAN JR. &ndash; OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR The sophomore from Pensacola, Florida, became the 20th Blue Dragon running back to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. Jordan led the nation in rushing this season with 1,331 yards and is tied for second with 18 rushing touchdowns. Jordan averaged 7.6 yards per carry this season.
He had eight games of 100 or more rushing yards. His season high was 213 yards on 24 carries and three touchdowns in a 44-0 victory over Highland on November 9.
Jordan is currently seventh on the Blue Dragon single-season rushing list. His 18 rushing touchdowns are tied with Alvin Kamara (2014) for second on that single-season list. His 7.6 yards per carry ranks second in team single-season history.
Jordan is the fourth-straight Blue Dragon player to earn KJCCC Offensive Player of the Year honors. He joins running back Anwar Lewis in 2021, running back Dylan Kedzior in 2022 and quarterback <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/collier_samari_f7ro" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Samari Collier</a> in 2023. Indirectly, Jordan also joins current teammate <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/prosper_benson_2z8u" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Benson Prosper</a>, who shared Offensive Player of the Year honors with Collier in 2023 when Prosper played at Highland last season.
Jordan was a five-time KJCCC Player of the Week and he was an NJCAA National Player of the Week once in 2024.
DREW DALLAS &ndash; COACH OF THE YEAR This is the fourth time in his tenure at Hutchinson that Dallas has been named the KJCCC Coach of the Year.
The Blue Dragons won at least nine games for a fourth-straight season under Dallas. The only time Hutchinson didn&apos;t win at least nine games was the covid-shortened season in 2020-21 when the Blue Dragons won the national championship going 8-0.
The 2024 Blue Dragons won their fourth conference title under Dallas. The Dragons also won the 2021 KJCCC Playoffs under Dallas, who is 47-5 on the Hutchinson sideline.
Offensively in 2024, the Blue Dragons averaged 45.0 points per game, which was first in the Jayhawk This season. The Dragons led the league in total offense at 473.2 yards per game and were second in the KJCCC in rushing at 265.0 yards per game.
Defensively, the Dragons led the KJCCC in scoring defense at 14.5 points per game with three shutouts. Hutchinson was No. 1 in total defense at 257.9 yards per game and rushing defense at 102.8 yards per game.
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/collier_samari_f7ro" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Samari Collier</a> &ndash; QB: Collier is a two-time first-team all-KJCCC selection. This season I nine games, the sophomore from DeSoto Texas completed 82 of 152 passes (53.9 percent) for 1,163 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. Collier was the second-leading rusher this season with 441 yards on 72 carries and seven touchdowns.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/hoover_tate_7wfn" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Tate Hoover</a> &ndash; FB: A tremendous blocker at the fullback spot, the redshirt freshman from Manhattan didn&apos;t have a rush this season, but caught three balls for 102 yards and a touchdown.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/brown_tre_1kab" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Tre Brown</a> &ndash; WR: A redshirt freshman from Savannah, Georgia, led the Blue Dragons and the Jayhawk Conference with nine touchdown receptions. Brown had 27 receptions for 500 yards and averaged 18.5 yards per carry.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/thomas_ja-cory_66d7" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Ja&apos;Cory Thomas</a> &ndash; WR: Thomas had 23 receptions for 375 yards with two touchdowns. The sophomore from Walker, Louisiana averaged 16.3 yards per reception.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/craig_bubba_u1jf" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Bubba Craig</a> &ndash; OT: Starting all 10 games this season, the redshirt freshman from Fort Wayne, Indiana helped the Blue Dragons lead the KJCCC in rushing at 265.0 yards and in scoring at 45.0 points per game.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/lowe_devan_0k31" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Devan Lowe</a> &ndash; DT: Lowe, a sophomore from Olathe, had 29 total tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss. He had three quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/oxley_marshawn_wp0j" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Marshon Oxley</a> &ndash; DE: A sophomore from South Central California, Oxley led the Blue Dragons with eight quarterback sacks and 10.0 tackles for loss. Oxley had 34 total tackles with six quarterback hurries, one pass broken up, one fumble forced and one fumble recovered.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/mack_jaquel_bvp1" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">JaQuel Mack</a> &ndash; LB: The redshirt freshman from Gonzalez, Louisiana, led the 2024 Blue Dragons in tackles with 53 stops. He had 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 quarterback sacks and three quarterback hurries. Mack also had two interceptions and forced a fumble.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/gaston_demonte_aja2" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Demonte Gaston</a> &ndash; CB: A sophomore from Pensacola, Florida, Gaston is a two-year starter who had 15 total tackles and four passes broken up this season.
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/collier_kollin_in9z" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Kollin Collier</a> &ndash; S: The freshman from Cordova, Tennessee led the Blue Dragons with three interceptions, including a return for touchdown. He had 33 total tackles that included 1.5 tackles for loss and a quarterback sack. Collier forced two fumbles and defensive two passes.
FIRST TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/barr_davis_n0ok" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Davis Barr</a> &ndash; P: A freshman punter from DeSoto, Kansas, had only 24 punt attempt this season, but averaged 43.5 yards per punt, including a season&apos;s-long 74 yards punt. He had eight punts of 50 or more yards and had seven others downed inside the 20-yard line.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE Receiver <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/salley_jr._derrick_hofp" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>, tight end <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/napoli_jared_2huj" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Jared Napoli</a>, offensive guard <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/williams_jeremiah_bekl" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Jeremiah Williams</a> and center <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/thrush_mason_k5io" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Mason Thrush</a> were named to the second-team offense.
Salley had 19 receptions for 317 yards and five touchdowns. Napoli is a two-team second-team selection at tight end. He had two receptions for 14 yards this season.
Williams and Thrush were part of a Blue Dragon offensive line that helped Hutchinson reach 500 or more yards four times this season.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE Defensive tackle <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/mcginney_ja-kwon_txai" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Ja&apos;Kwon McGinney</a>, linebacker <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/walker_kedrick_lu46" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Kedrick Walker</a> and safety <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/spencer_la-modrick_9es9" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">La&apos;Modrick Spencer</a> were named to the second-team defense.
McKinney had 22 tackles in 10 games with a sack and 2.5 tackles for loss.
Spencer was third in tackles with 45. He also had an interception, eight passes defended and seven tackles for loss. Walker, who was the Week 12 KJCCC Defensive Player of the Week, finished this season with 47 tackles and eight tackles for loss.
SECOND TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS Kicker <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/burger_nestus_ljhj" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Nestus Burger</a> and return specialist <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/gouldsby_kordell_9ht9" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Kordell Gouldsby</a> were second-team honorable mention selections.
Burger booted 8 of 16 field goals and 50 of 53 extra points. He&apos;s had 43 touchbacks on 65 kickoffs this season.
Gouldsby is among the KJCCC leaders in punt and kickoff returns. He is second in kickoff returns at 29.6 yards per return on 11 returns with a long of 59 yards. He had one punt return for a touchdown and averages 14.2 yards per return on 24 attempts.
HONORABLE MENTION SELECTIONS The Blue Dragons had three offensive honorable mention selections in tackle <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/bradley_carson_okne" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Carson Bradley</a>, offensive guard <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/johnson_dylan_6s50" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Dylan Johnson</a> and receiver Ben Prosper.
The Dragons had five defensive players on the honorable mention list with defensive end <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/bradley_chandavian_htkm" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Chandavian Bradley</a>, cornerback <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/jester_david_wgzj" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">David Jester</a>, defensive end <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/johnson_denarcus_oyiz" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">DeMarcus Johnson</a>, safety <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/rice_avian_96an" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Avian Rice</a> and defensive tackle <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/vargas_rudy_2vu9" style="color: rgb(204, 45, 55);font-size: 14px;">Rudy Vargas</a>.</div>

🏈 Jordan Jr. named KJCCC Offensive POY; Dallas named COY

Elizabeth Joan Brown, native and longtime resident of Reno County, Kansas, passed away at the Hospice House in Hutchinson on Thursday, November 21, at 1:05 p.m., at the age of 87. Joan was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on June 29, 1937, to Clarence Merle Cecil (deceased) and Margaret Ellen Macklin Cecil Starr (Deceased). Her siblings are Paul Frederick Cecil (deceased) of Round Rock, Texas, and Gloria Jean Starr Chadwick of Hutchinson, Kansas.

Joan attended high school at Hutchinson High School (the same high school that her mom and daughter attended), where she was involved in the Civil Air Patrol and participated on a skating team with her best friend, Bonnie. As a young girl, Joan took piano lessons until age 15. She played beautifully. Joan was a very creative person, engaging in a variety of artistic pursuits like making costumes and clothing for her children and grandchildren, crocheting doilies, and hanging wallpaper. Her parents had taught Joan how to hang wallpaper, and she passed this skill along to her daughter, Nancy. Joan constantly shared her creative gifts with others. She inherited a green thumb from her mother resulting in a very productive garden. Joan loved to preserve her fruits and vegetables and she happily taught others how. Joan loved animals and raised several dogs and cats over her lifetime. Recently, she and Charlie adopted two kittens, Mena and Echo, from the local SPCA. They were such a joy to Joan. During her life, Joan also enjoyed square-dancing with Charlie (she loved to make their outfits) and cruising the oceans. She and Charlie visited Alaska three times, Hawaii once, also Italy and the Mediterranean region.

Joan met her husband, Charlie, at age 17. On April 17, 1954, Joan married Donald Roy “Charlie” Brown in Hutchinson, Kansas, with her best friend as her bride's maid. Charlie was in the Navy and friends with Joan’s stepdad, Bill Starr. Bill had no idea that Charlie was dating his daughter and was surprised when Joan and Charlie came home to tell her parents they were getting married. Joan began her married life as a military wife. During their first three years of marriage, Charlie and Joan lived in Hutchinson and began raising three children: Nancy Lea Brown Carr Harnett, Charles Clinton Brown II, and Donald Roy Brown II. While Charlie traveled the world working in a variety of positions aboard military ships, Joan took care of the children, working a variety of jobs to help support the family, including retail work at the Ben Franklin store in Hutchinson.

In 1960, the Navy relocated the Browns to Marietta, Georgia, where Michael Edward Brown was born and sadly passed away. Subsequently, the Navy relocated the family to Virginia where they spent several years. During this time, Joan worked as a school bus driver. She was so good at it that she often taught other drivers. She participated in the annual school bus rodeo, where she would wrangle the bus through an obstacle course to show others how to navigate. While living in Virginia and during Charlie’s deployment, Joan had occasion to host other military wives for short periods. She hosted one wife from Greece and one from Italy. They shared recipes and lifestyles while in the United States and Joan became famous for her lasagna which she learned from Mrs. Natale from Italy.

In 1966, the Navy relocated Charlie to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Joan and the children lived in Hutchinson Kansas, shortly before their reassignment but in May 1966, all relocated to Guantanamo Bay for two-and-a-half years, during which time Joan performed noteworthy accounting duties for the Base Commander while Charlie worked on Crane Hill. After this tour of duty, the family returned to Virginia in 1969.

Charlie retired from the Navy in 1971, and the family relocated to Casselberry, Florida (and eventually to Lake Mary, Florida). While living in Casselberry, Joan and Charlie brought John Haynes into the family, formally adopting him later. John is one day older than his brothers, Donald and Charlie, so they grew up close. &nbsp;When the family relocated to Lake Mary, Joan performed accounting duties for Charlie’s construction business, where Charlie, Charlie II, and John all worked construction. It was a family venture. She also took a position as an accountant with an insurance agency, Group Insurance Services, for almost 10 years. Joan encouraged her daughter, Nancy, to join her at the agency, which Nancy did and Nancy continues that career today. At some point in her accounting career, Joan decided she would go back to school and get a degree in nursing. She had always had a passion for helping others and she felt led to become a nurse. She attended Seminole Community College and received her first degree and then, ultimately, her RN degree. We were all so proud of her when she graduated. She loved her nursing career and worked at Central Florida Hospital (now HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital) in Sanford, Florida, as an Emergency Room nurse working the night shift, until she relocated back to Hutchinson, Kansas, to care for her elderly parents. Upon returning to Kansas, Joan worked at Hutchinson Hospital as an ER nurse until she retired. They lived in Hutchinson for a short time, then relocated to a 20-acre farm in Nickerson where they had chickens, a large garden, cows and other animals at different points in time. Joan cared for her parents in an apartment attached to her home until the passing of her stepfather, Bill Starr. She continued to care for her mother, Margaret, until Margaret was moved to a nursing home in Hutchinson. Joan and Charlie moved to Abbyville, Kansas, shortly after Joan’s mom moved into the nursing home.

A devout Roman Catholic, Joan was active in church. At Virginia Beach, she saw all three of her surviving children take communion and confirmation at St. James Catholic Church. Most recently, she and Charlie attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in South Hutchinson.

Joan is survived by: her husband of more than 70 years, Donald Roy “Charlie” Brown; daughter, Nancy Lea Brown Carr Harnett; son, John Haynes, twin sons, Donald Roy Brown II and Charles Clinton Brown II and wife Meranda; sister, Gloria Chadwick and husband Hubert; as well as a long list of grandchildren, including, Adam Carr and significant other Dawn Perkins (Florida), Nathan Carr and significant other Jessica Butler (Florida), Amy Haynes and husband Anthony Matukas (Florida), John Haynes II (Florida), Daniel Brown (Florida) Jessie Soliz and husband Ian (Illinois), Tim Maloney (Iowa); great-grandchildren, Hayden Carr, Hayley Carr, Danielle Carr, Cali Carr, Oakley Carr, Elizabeth Jolly, Hailey Jolly, Angela Jolly, Jeremy Jolly, Robert Matukas; and two great-great-grandchildren, with another on the way. She will be sincerely missed by all who knew her and loved her.

Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park in Hutchison.

Friends may call from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

<figure>
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 </figure>Elizabeth Joan Brown, native and longtime resident of Reno County, Kansas, passed away at the Hospice House in Hutchinson on Thursday, November 21, at 1:05 p.m., at the age of 87. Joan was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on June 29, 1937, to Clarence Merle Cecil (deceased) and Margaret Ellen Macklin Cecil Starr (Deceased). Her siblings are Paul Frederick Cecil (deceased) of Round Rock, Texas, and Gloria Jean Starr Chadwick of Hutchinson, Kansas.Joan attended high school at Hutchinson High School (the same high school that her mom and daughter attended), where she was involved in the Civil Air Patrol and participated on a skating team with her best friend, Bonnie. As a young girl, Joan took piano lessons until age 15. She played beautifully. Joan was a very creative person, engaging in a variety of artistic pursuits like making costumes and clothing for her children and grandchildren, crocheting doilies, and hanging wallpaper. Her parents had taught Joan how to hang wallpaper, and she passed this skill along to her daughter, Nancy. Joan constantly shared her creative gifts with others. She inherited a green thumb from her mother resulting in a very productive garden. Joan loved to preserve her fruits and vegetables and she happily taught others how. Joan loved animals and raised several dogs and cats over her lifetime. Recently, she and Charlie adopted two kittens, Mena and Echo, from the local SPCA. They were such a joy to Joan. During her life, Joan also enjoyed square-dancing with Charlie (she loved to make their outfits) and cruising the oceans. She and Charlie visited Alaska three times, Hawaii once, also Italy and the Mediterranean region.Joan met her husband, Charlie, at age 17. On April 17, 1954, Joan married Donald Roy “Charlie” Brown in Hutchinson, Kansas, with her best friend as her bride's maid. Charlie was in the Navy and friends with Joan’s stepdad, Bill Starr. Bill had no idea that Charlie was dating his daughter and was surprised when Joan and Charlie came home to tell her parents they were getting married. Joan began her married life as a military wife. During their first three years of marriage, Charlie and Joan lived in Hutchinson and began raising three children: Nancy Lea Brown Carr Harnett, Charles Clinton Brown II, and Donald Roy Brown II. While Charlie traveled the world working in a variety of positions aboard military ships, Joan took care of the children, working a variety of jobs to help support the family, including retail work at the Ben Franklin store in Hutchinson.In 1960, the Navy relocated the Browns to Marietta, Georgia, where Michael Edward Brown was born and sadly passed away. Subsequently, the Navy relocated the family to Virginia where they spent several years. During this time, Joan worked as a school bus driver. She was so good at it that she often taught other drivers. She participated in the annual school bus rodeo, where she would wrangle the bus through an obstacle course to show others how to navigate. While living in Virginia and during Charlie’s deployment, Joan had occasion to host other military wives for short periods. She hosted one wife from Greece and one from Italy. They shared recipes and lifestyles while in the United States and Joan became famous for her lasagna which she learned from Mrs. Natale from Italy.In 1966, the Navy relocated Charlie to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Joan and the children lived in Hutchinson Kansas, shortly before their reassignment but in May 1966, all relocated to Guantanamo Bay for two-and-a-half years, during which time Joan performed noteworthy accounting duties for the Base Commander while Charlie worked on Crane Hill. After this tour of duty, the family returned to Virginia in 1969.Charlie retired from the Navy in 1971, and the family relocated to Casselberry, Florida (and eventually to Lake Mary, Florida). While living in Casselberry, Joan and Charlie brought John Haynes into the family, formally adopting him later. John is one day older than his brothers, Donald and Charlie, so they grew up close. &nbsp;When the family relocated to Lake Mary, Joan performed accounting duties for Charlie’s construction business, where Charlie, Charlie II, and John all worked construction. It was a family venture. She also took a position as an accountant with an insurance agency, Group Insurance Services, for almost 10 years. Joan encouraged her daughter, Nancy, to join her at the agency, which Nancy did and Nancy continues that career today. At some point in her accounting career, Joan decided she would go back to school and get a degree in nursing. She had always had a passion for helping others and she felt led to become a nurse. She attended Seminole Community College and received her first degree and then, ultimately, her RN degree. We were all so proud of her when she graduated. She loved her nursing career and worked at Central Florida Hospital (now HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital) in Sanford, Florida, as an Emergency Room nurse working the night shift, until she relocated back to Hutchinson, Kansas, to care for her elderly parents. Upon returning to Kansas, Joan worked at Hutchinson Hospital as an ER nurse until she retired. They lived in Hutchinson for a short time, then relocated to a 20-acre farm in Nickerson where they had chickens, a large garden, cows and other animals at different points in time. Joan cared for her parents in an apartment attached to her home until the passing of her stepfather, Bill Starr. She continued to care for her mother, Margaret, until Margaret was moved to a nursing home in Hutchinson. Joan and Charlie moved to Abbyville, Kansas, shortly after Joan’s mom moved into the nursing home.A devout Roman Catholic, Joan was active in church. At Virginia Beach, she saw all three of her surviving children take communion and confirmation at St. James Catholic Church. Most recently, she and Charlie attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in South Hutchinson.Joan is survived by: her husband of more than 70 years, Donald Roy “Charlie” Brown; daughter, Nancy Lea Brown Carr Harnett; son, John Haynes, twin sons, Donald Roy Brown II and Charles Clinton Brown II and wife Meranda; sister, Gloria Chadwick and husband Hubert; as well as a long list of grandchildren, including, Adam Carr and significant other Dawn Perkins (Florida), Nathan Carr and significant other Jessica Butler (Florida), Amy Haynes and husband Anthony Matukas (Florida), John Haynes II (Florida), Daniel Brown (Florida) Jessie Soliz and husband Ian (Illinois), Tim Maloney (Iowa); great-grandchildren, Hayden Carr, Hayley Carr, Danielle Carr, Cali Carr, Oakley Carr, Elizabeth Jolly, Hailey Jolly, Angela Jolly, Jeremy Jolly, Robert Matukas; and two great-great-grandchildren, with another on the way. She will be sincerely missed by all who knew her and loved her.Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park in Hutchison.Friends may call from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.