HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Triton College scored a tournament high 107 points on Monday night. The No. 7 Trojans beat the No. 10 Trinity Valley Cardinals 105-87.

Sophomore guard&nbsp;Amar Aguillard also scored a tournament high 35 points in a single game. Sophomore guard Dylan Williams scored 21. Freshman guard AJ Dixon recorded a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds.&nbsp; Sophomore guard Ahamad Bynum scored 27 points for the Cardinals and sophomore guard Denim Johnson scored 14.&nbsp; The halftime score was 45-37 with Triton in the lead.&nbsp; Triton will play No. 2 South Plains in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 27 at 3:15 p.m.&nbsp;

Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccarato will have the game play-by-play on Wednesday afternoon on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711431295615.jpeg" alt="Triton shooting layups in warmups before their game against Trinity Valley. Triton will move on to the quarterfinals of the tournament after beating Trinity Valley 105-87 on Monday, March 25, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Triton shooting layups in warmups before their game against Trinity Valley. Triton will move on to the quarterfinals of the tournament after beating Trinity Valley 105-87 on Monday, March 25, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Triton College scored a tournament high 107 points on Monday night. The No. 7 Trojans beat the No. 10 Trinity Valley Cardinals 105-87.Sophomore guard&nbsp;Amar Aguillard also scored a tournament high 35 points in a single game. Sophomore guard Dylan Williams scored 21. Freshman guard AJ Dixon recorded a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds.&nbsp; Sophomore guard Ahamad Bynum scored 27 points for the Cardinals and sophomore guard Denim Johnson scored 14.&nbsp; The halftime score was 45-37 with Triton in the lead.&nbsp; Triton will play No. 2 South Plains in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 27 at 3:15 p.m.&nbsp;Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccarato will have the game play-by-play on Wednesday afternoon on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.

🏀 NJCAA Tourney: Triton scores over 100 in win 

HUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— The No. 15 Panola College Ponies ended their season in the second round of the tournament to the No.2 South Plains College Texans Monday night. South Plains beat Panola 80-76.&nbsp;

Panola led at halftime 49-36. South Plains drew even with about 14 minutes left in the game. From there it was a back and forth game. Overall, there were seven tied scores and five lead changes.&nbsp;

South Plains Jabori McGhee led the Texans in scoring with 22 points and Sophomore forward Malique Ewin scored 21. Freshman guard Jonah Hinton led the Ponies in scoring with 17 points and sophomore guard Christian Henry scored 16.&nbsp;

Sophomore guard Hugo Mattioli recorded four steals for the Ponies and Sophomore guard Jermahri Hill recorded four steals as well for the Texans. Panola won the rebound battle slightly 38-37.&nbsp;

South Plains out-shot Panola from the 3-point line by going 60.0% to Panola's 42.9%.&nbsp;

South Plains will play the winner of No. 10 Trinity Valley Community College and No. 7 Triton College in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 27 at 2:15 p.m.

Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccarato will have the game play-by-play on Wednesday afternoon on Country 102.9 FM and KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711421885418.jpeg" alt="No.2 seed South Plains College players looking to snag a rebound. The Texans beat the No.15 seed Panola Ponies 80-76 in the second round of the tournament on Monday, March 25, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese." />
 <figcaption>No.2 seed South Plains College players looking to snag a rebound. The Texans beat the No.15 seed Panola Ponies 80-76 in the second round of the tournament on Monday, March 25, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese.</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— The No. 15 Panola College Ponies ended their season in the second round of the tournament to the No.2 South Plains College Texans Monday night. South Plains beat Panola 80-76.&nbsp;Panola led at halftime 49-36. South Plains drew even with about 14 minutes left in the game. From there it was a back and forth game. Overall, there were seven tied scores and five lead changes.&nbsp;South Plains Jabori McGhee led the Texans in scoring with 22 points and Sophomore forward Malique Ewin scored 21. Freshman guard Jonah Hinton led the Ponies in scoring with 17 points and sophomore guard Christian Henry scored 16.&nbsp;Sophomore guard Hugo Mattioli recorded four steals for the Ponies and Sophomore guard Jermahri Hill recorded four steals as well for the Texans. Panola won the rebound battle slightly 38-37.&nbsp;South Plains out-shot Panola from the 3-point line by going 60.0% to Panola's 42.9%.&nbsp;South Plains will play the winner of No. 10 Trinity Valley Community College and No. 7 Triton College in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 27 at 2:15 p.m.Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccarato will have the game play-by-play on Wednesday afternoon on Country 102.9 FM and KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.

🏀 NJCAA Tourney: South Plains comeback in second half successful 

HUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— Just two Kansas teams remain in the tournament. The No. 8 Northwest Florida State Raiders beat the No. 9 Cowley College Tigers 85-70 on Monday night.&nbsp;

Cowley was down 36-28 towards the end of the first half. Cowley made it a tie ball game (39-39) at halftime.&nbsp;

Sophomore guard Tyrese Elliot led Northwest Florida in scoring with 19 points. Two from the Raiders roster recorded a double-double.&nbsp; Sophomore guard/forward Tavion Banks scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Freshman Jamal Sumlin scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.&nbsp;

Sophomore forward Corey Thomas led Cowley in scoring with 20 points. Sophomore forward Jeff Nwankwo scored 15.&nbsp;

Northwest Florida gained momentum though in the second and finished with 56.1% from the field, 46.2% from the 3-point line and 83.3% from the free throw line. Cowley shot 32.9% from the field, 24.0% from the 3-point line and 59.3% from the free throw line.&nbsp;

Northwest Florida State will play No. 1 Barton in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 27 at noon. Daren Dunn and Rob Dreher will have the game play-by-play tomorrow on Country 102.9 FM and KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711413021045.jpeg" alt="Photo by Kristy Ehart NJCAA Tournament Photographer " />
 <figcaption>Photo by Kristy Ehart NJCAA Tournament Photographer </figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— Just two Kansas teams remain in the tournament. The No. 8 Northwest Florida State Raiders beat the No. 9 Cowley College Tigers 85-70 on Monday night.&nbsp;Cowley was down 36-28 towards the end of the first half. Cowley made it a tie ball game (39-39) at halftime.&nbsp;Sophomore guard Tyrese Elliot led Northwest Florida in scoring with 19 points. Two from the Raiders roster recorded a double-double.&nbsp; Sophomore guard/forward Tavion Banks scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Freshman Jamal Sumlin scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.&nbsp;Sophomore forward Corey Thomas led Cowley in scoring with 20 points. Sophomore forward Jeff Nwankwo scored 15.&nbsp;Northwest Florida gained momentum though in the second and finished with 56.1% from the field, 46.2% from the 3-point line and 83.3% from the free throw line. Cowley shot 32.9% from the field, 24.0% from the 3-point line and 59.3% from the free throw line.&nbsp;Northwest Florida State will play No. 1 Barton in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 27 at noon. Daren Dunn and Rob Dreher will have the game play-by-play tomorrow on Country 102.9 FM and KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.

🏀 NJCAA Tourney: Northwest Florida State defeats Cowley

HUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp; — No. 21 seed Wallace State upset the No. 12 seed Lee College Navigators 76-64. The Wallace State Lions are the first team to upset a higher seed at the 2024 NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.&nbsp;

Freshman guard Jimmie Williams led Wallace with 22 points. Sophomore center Randiez Eason recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.&nbsp;

Freshman guard De'Vion Lavergne led Lee with 17 points.&nbsp;

Lee led Wallace 40-38 at halftime but Wallace built momentum in the second and solidified a 12 point lead (70-58) with 3:44 left to go in the game.&nbsp;

Wallace and Lee both shot 50% from the field.&nbsp;

Wallace State will play No. 5 Indian Hills on Tuesday, March 26 at 2:15 p.m.&nbsp;

Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccarato will have the game play-by-play on Tuesday. Tune in to KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711340004082.jpeg" alt="No. 21 seed Wallace State and No. 12 seed Lee College fight for a loose ball. Wallace State upset Lee College in a 76-64 win on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese" />
 <figcaption>No. 21 seed Wallace State and No. 12 seed Lee College fight for a loose ball. Wallace State upset Lee College in a 76-64 win on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp; — No. 21 seed Wallace State upset the No. 12 seed Lee College Navigators 76-64. The Wallace State Lions are the first team to upset a higher seed at the 2024 NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.&nbsp;Freshman guard Jimmie Williams led Wallace with 22 points. Sophomore center Randiez Eason recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.&nbsp;Freshman guard De'Vion Lavergne led Lee with 17 points.&nbsp;Lee led Wallace 40-38 at halftime but Wallace built momentum in the second and solidified a 12 point lead (70-58) with 3:44 left to go in the game.&nbsp;Wallace and Lee both shot 50% from the field.&nbsp;Wallace State will play No. 5 Indian Hills on Tuesday, March 26 at 2:15 p.m.&nbsp;Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccarato will have the game play-by-play on Tuesday. Tune in to KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.&nbsp;

🏀 NJCAA Tourney: Wallace State upsets Lee 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —Odessa College won their first game of the tournament with the largest point deficit on day one. The No. 13 Odessa Wranglers beat the No. 20 seeded Trinidad State College Trojans 81-52.&nbsp;

Freshman guard Esyah Pipa-White and sophomore guard Brandon Maclin led Odessa in scoring with 13 points each. Freshman guard Amir Reaves led Trinidad with 10.&nbsp;

Odessa led 46-17 at halftime. scored 25 points off of turnovers, 44 in the paint and 11 off of fast breaks.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The Wranglers typically average 74 points a game.

Odessa will play against No. 4 seed Vincennes on Tuesday, March 26 at noon. Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccarato will have the game play-by-play on Tuesday. Tune in to KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711329759064.jpeg" alt="Odessa College is the No. 13 seed in the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. The Wranglers beat the No. 20 seeded Trinidad State College Trojans 81-52 on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese." />
 <figcaption>Odessa College is the No. 13 seed in the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. The Wranglers beat the No. 20 seeded Trinidad State College Trojans 81-52 on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese.</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —Odessa College won their first game of the tournament with the largest point deficit on day one. The No. 13 Odessa Wranglers beat the No. 20 seeded Trinidad State College Trojans 81-52.&nbsp;Freshman guard Esyah Pipa-White and sophomore guard Brandon Maclin led Odessa in scoring with 13 points each. Freshman guard Amir Reaves led Trinidad with 10.&nbsp;Odessa led 46-17 at halftime. scored 25 points off of turnovers, 44 in the paint and 11 off of fast breaks.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Wranglers typically average 74 points a game.Odessa will play against No. 4 seed Vincennes on Tuesday, March 26 at noon. Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccarato will have the game play-by-play on Tuesday. Tune in to KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.&nbsp;

🏀 NJCAA Tourney: Odessa sends home Trinidad by more than twenty

HUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— The No. 10 Trinity Valley Cardinals started off hot with a 10-0 lead in the first 2:25 of game four against the Georgia Highlands Chargers. The Cardinals beat the Chargers 61-54 in the first round of the tournament Sunday at the Sports Arena. 

Sophomore guard Ahamad Bynum led Trinity Valley with 22 points. Freshman&nbsp; guard Jay'Quan Nelson led Georgia Highlands with 19.&nbsp;

Trinity Valley led 29-18 at halftime. The Cardinals maintained a lead throughout the entire game despite being outrebounded by Georgia Highlands 23-10.&nbsp;

Trinity Valley shot 40.6% from the field compared to Georgia Highlands who shot 31.9% from the field.&nbsp;

Georgia Highlands went 0-10 from the 3-point line in the first half and ended with only 18.2% from distance on the night. Trinity Valley shot 25.0% from the 3-point line.&nbsp;

Trinity Valley will face the No.7 Triton College Trojans tomorrow night at 9:30 p.m.&nbsp;The play-by-play will be led by Glen Grunwald and Rick Kraus on Country 102.9 FM and KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711326341727.jpeg" alt="The Trinity Valley Cardinals beat the Georgia Highlands Chargers 61-54. The Cardinals made their eighth debut at the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese." />
 <figcaption>The Trinity Valley Cardinals beat the Georgia Highlands Chargers 61-54. The Cardinals made their eighth debut at the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese.</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— The No. 10 Trinity Valley Cardinals started off hot with a 10-0 lead in the first 2:25 of game four against the Georgia Highlands Chargers. The Cardinals beat the Chargers 61-54 in the first round of the tournament Sunday at the Sports Arena. Sophomore guard Ahamad Bynum led Trinity Valley with 22 points. Freshman&nbsp; guard Jay'Quan Nelson led Georgia Highlands with 19.&nbsp;Trinity Valley led 29-18 at halftime. The Cardinals maintained a lead throughout the entire game despite being outrebounded by Georgia Highlands 23-10.&nbsp;Trinity Valley shot 40.6% from the field compared to Georgia Highlands who shot 31.9% from the field.&nbsp;Georgia Highlands went 0-10 from the 3-point line in the first half and ended with only 18.2% from distance on the night. Trinity Valley shot 25.0% from the 3-point line.&nbsp;Trinity Valley will face the No.7 Triton College Trojans tomorrow night at 9:30 p.m.&nbsp;The play-by-play will be led by Glen Grunwald and Rick Kraus on Country 102.9 FM and KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.

🏀 NJCAA Tourney: Trinity Valley takes the Highlands in round one

Margaret I. “Margie” (Haines) Beltz Denton, 97, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2024, at her home. She was born May 24, 1926, in Hutchinson, to Clarence H. and Letta Juanita (Collins) Haines.

Margie graduated from Haven High School, Hutchinson Community College, and Kansas State University and attended one year of McPherson College. She was a farmer’s wife and a kindergarten teacher. Margie enjoyed Kansas State athletics, including football, basketball, and Kansas City Royals baseball. She loved to travel. Margie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Margie married and had two children with Quinlin Beltz. He died on November 27, 1991. Later, on June 16, 1996, she married Leland G. Denton in Hutchinson. She moved to Topeka where he was residing and shared over 16 wonderful years of marriage before his death on November 15, 2012.

Margie is survived by: daughters, Vickie Rucker of Hutchinson and Debbie (Larry) Wilson of Topeka, KS; son, Randy (Carole) Denton of Topeka; seven grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and son, Dwight Beltz.

Private family service took place March 22, 2024, at Elliott Chapel. &nbsp;Private burial followed in Laurel Cemetery, rural Haven.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Animal Shelter or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Margaret I. “Margie” (Haines) Beltz Denton, 97, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2024, at her home. She was born May 24, 1926, in Hutchinson, to Clarence H. and Letta Juanita (Collins) Haines.Margie graduated from Haven High School, Hutchinson Community College, and Kansas State University and attended one year of McPherson College. She was a farmer’s wife and a kindergarten teacher. Margie enjoyed Kansas State athletics, including football, basketball, and Kansas City Royals baseball. She loved to travel. Margie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Margie married and had two children with Quinlin Beltz. He died on November 27, 1991. Later, on June 16, 1996, she married Leland G. Denton in Hutchinson. She moved to Topeka where he was residing and shared over 16 wonderful years of marriage before his death on November 15, 2012.Margie is survived by: daughters, Vickie Rucker of Hutchinson and Debbie (Larry) Wilson of Topeka, KS; son, Randy (Carole) Denton of Topeka; seven grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and son, Dwight Beltz.Private family service took place March 22, 2024, at Elliott Chapel. &nbsp;Private burial followed in Laurel Cemetery, rural Haven.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Animal Shelter or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Margaret I. “Margie” (Haines) Beltz Denton

HUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— No. 15 seed Panola College knocked off No. 18 Jones County in the first round of the tournament. The Panola College Ponies defeated the Jones County Bobcats 84-73.&nbsp;

Panola's bench scored a combined 34 points. Sophomore guard Christian Henry scored 24 off the bench for a team high. Sophomore guard Jaiden Lawrence had 16 and sophomore forward Yaphet Moundi recorded 15 rebounds off the bench and chipped in eight points.&nbsp;

The Pernell brothers, freshman guards Dimp and Ky Pernell, combined for 37 points for Jones County.&nbsp;

Jones County cut into a 36-28 scoring deficit right before halftime all the way down to two. Panola added two to make it a four point game (38-34) at the half.&nbsp;

Panola held Jones County to just 49 total points with 7:53 left to go in the second. They maintained their lead and scored a team combined 19 points off of turnovers.&nbsp;

Up next, Panola will face No. 2 seed South Plains in round two tomorrow evening at 7:15 p.m. The play-by-play will be led by Glen Grunwald and Bryan Miller on Country 102.9 FM and KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711318267336.jpeg" alt="Jonah Hilton dribbling the ball while being defended. Hilton scored 8 points for the Panola College Ponies in the first round of the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Photo by Emmie Boese. " />
 <figcaption>Jonah Hilton dribbling the ball while being defended. Hilton scored 8 points for the Panola College Ponies in the first round of the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Photo by Emmie Boese. </figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— No. 15 seed Panola College knocked off No. 18 Jones County in the first round of the tournament. The Panola College Ponies defeated the Jones County Bobcats 84-73.&nbsp;Panola's bench scored a combined 34 points. Sophomore guard Christian Henry scored 24 off the bench for a team high. Sophomore guard Jaiden Lawrence had 16 and sophomore forward Yaphet Moundi recorded 15 rebounds off the bench and chipped in eight points.&nbsp;The Pernell brothers, freshman guards Dimp and Ky Pernell, combined for 37 points for Jones County.&nbsp;Jones County cut into a 36-28 scoring deficit right before halftime all the way down to two. Panola added two to make it a four point game (38-34) at the half.&nbsp;Panola held Jones County to just 49 total points with 7:53 left to go in the second. They maintained their lead and scored a team combined 19 points off of turnovers.&nbsp;Up next, Panola will face No. 2 seed South Plains in round two tomorrow evening at 7:15 p.m. The play-by-play will be led by Glen Grunwald and Bryan Miller on Country 102.9 FM and KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.&nbsp;

🏀 NJCAA Tourney: Panola depth helps seal first round win

Hutch Post put a list together of Easter events in Reno and surrounding counties. To add an event to the list, email hutchpost@eagleradio.net. The events listed are March 23-March 31.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/664857535678754">Easter Egg Hunt-Nickerson</a> March 23-11 a.m.&nbsp; Weber Park&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1347278865979742/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Newton Community Easter Egg Hunt</a> March 23-1 p.m.&nbsp; First Presbyterian Church&nbsp; 900 N. Columbus Ave.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/359051003674495">Easter Egg Hunt-Hutchinson</a> March 23-4 p.m.&nbsp; Kansas State Fairgrounds 308 Grandstand Ave.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.messiahfestival.org/#events">Messiah Festival of the Arts-Lindsborg</a>&nbsp; March 24-31&nbsp; Bethany College&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.choose-newton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5859/13505?npage=2">Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt-Newton</a> March 29-6 p.m. Newton 12th &amp; Boyd Soccer Complex &nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1466638180900055/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Mount Hope Easter Egg Hunt</a> March 30-10 a.m.&nbsp; Mt. Hope Sports Complex&nbsp; 400 W. Main St.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/394297506581654">Hop Your Way Through Downtown Hutch</a> March 30-11 a.m. 305 Kansas Ave.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=903147861820520&amp;set=a.487968813338429">Easter Egg Hunt-Turon</a>&nbsp; March 30-1 p.m.&nbsp; City Park in Turon

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1328334201169218">Easter Egg Hunt-Pratt</a> March 30-11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.&nbsp; American Legion Post 86&nbsp; 601 E. 3rd St.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/6927907500671533">Saltcity Cowboy Church Easter Egg Hunt-South Hutchinson</a> March 30-2 p.m.&nbsp; Voss Park&nbsp; 7 E. Ave. B&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/777109767627667">3rd Annual Pictures with the Easter Bunny</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/777109767627667">-Haven</a> March 30-2:30 p.m.&nbsp; On the Patio at Daisy Jo's&nbsp; 117 N. Kansas St.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/819551886665006">Easter Fun Show-Hutchinson</a>&nbsp; March 31-3-7 p.m.&nbsp; Sandhill Saddle Club&nbsp; 815 W. 69th Ave.&nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1709054204526.jpeg" alt="Graphic by Emmie Boese." />
 <figcaption>Graphic by Emmie Boese.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutch Post put a list together of Easter events in Reno and surrounding counties. To add an event to the list, email hutchpost@eagleradio.net. The events listed are March 23-March 31.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/664857535678754">Easter Egg Hunt-Nickerson</a> March 23-11 a.m.&nbsp; Weber Park&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1347278865979742/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Newton Community Easter Egg Hunt</a> March 23-1 p.m.&nbsp; First Presbyterian Church&nbsp; 900 N. Columbus Ave.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/359051003674495">Easter Egg Hunt-Hutchinson</a> March 23-4 p.m.&nbsp; Kansas State Fairgrounds 308 Grandstand Ave.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.messiahfestival.org/#events">Messiah Festival of the Arts-Lindsborg</a>&nbsp; March 24-31&nbsp; Bethany College&nbsp;<a href="https://www.choose-newton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5859/13505?npage=2">Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt-Newton</a> March 29-6 p.m. Newton 12th &amp; Boyd Soccer Complex &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1466638180900055/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Mount Hope Easter Egg Hunt</a> March 30-10 a.m.&nbsp; Mt. Hope Sports Complex&nbsp; 400 W. Main St.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/394297506581654">Hop Your Way Through Downtown Hutch</a> March 30-11 a.m. 305 Kansas Ave.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=903147861820520&amp;set=a.487968813338429">Easter Egg Hunt-Turon</a>&nbsp; March 30-1 p.m.&nbsp; City Park in Turon<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1328334201169218">Easter Egg Hunt-Pratt</a> March 30-11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.&nbsp; American Legion Post 86&nbsp; 601 E. 3rd St.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/6927907500671533">Saltcity Cowboy Church Easter Egg Hunt-South Hutchinson</a> March 30-2 p.m.&nbsp; Voss Park&nbsp; 7 E. Ave. B&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/777109767627667">3rd Annual Pictures with the Easter Bunny</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/777109767627667">-Haven</a> March 30-2:30 p.m.&nbsp; On the Patio at Daisy Jo's&nbsp; 117 N. Kansas St.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/819551886665006">Easter Fun Show-Hutchinson</a>&nbsp; March 31-3-7 p.m.&nbsp; Sandhill Saddle Club&nbsp; 815 W. 69th Ave.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Megan Ratzlaff, daughter of Ric and Susie Ratzlaff of Buhler, Kansas, is one of 459 community college students nationwide who were named semi-finalists in the 2024 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship competition. She is the only student listed for the state of Kansas who will advance to the finalist round. In addition to this, she is one of 150 community college students nationwide who were named to the 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team.

Over 1,600 applicants applied this year for the highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which can supply up to $55,000 per year for two or three years to help transfer students complete a bachelor’s degree at any accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. This scholarship aims to help students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability, leadership, and service transfer to top four-year universities and avoid student debt. Finalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship will be announced in May.

The Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship, for which over 2,200 students applied this year, is administered by Phi Theta Kappa, an international honors organization for two-year colleges. The academic team application is open to non-members in addition to members of Phi Theta Kappa with applicants having been nominated by their college’s designated nominator and having demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as well as significant campus and/or community leadership and service. Each of the 50 winners of the bronze-level designation will receive a $1000 scholarship and will be presented with a medallion at their respective All-State Academic Team ceremonies.

Megan is a sophomore studying Political Science and History. She currently holds leadership positions in Phi Theta Kappa, the Honors Program, and Campus Crusade for Christ as well as plays in the Symphonic Band at HutchCC. Outside of school, Megan works part-time at RCB Bank and serves the Lord with her church family at Medora Community Bible Church. She plans to transfer to Sterling College in the fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in History with a double minor in Music and English, where she also plans on being involved in Sterling’s Symphonic Band, Piano Program, Choir, Honors Program and Student Government.

“It is such an incredible honor to be able to represent my community, my college, my state, and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the national level in this way,” Megan says. “I view these awards as opportunities entrusted to me so that I can point others to Christ and say a special thank you to all the incredible people in my life. I couldn’t have gotten this far without God’s faithfulness or without all of the people He has blessed me with, so thank you all for your incredible support.”

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 </figure>HutchCC MarketingHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Megan Ratzlaff, daughter of Ric and Susie Ratzlaff of Buhler, Kansas, is one of 459 community college students nationwide who were named semi-finalists in the 2024 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship competition. She is the only student listed for the state of Kansas who will advance to the finalist round. In addition to this, she is one of 150 community college students nationwide who were named to the 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team.Over 1,600 applicants applied this year for the highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which can supply up to $55,000 per year for two or three years to help transfer students complete a bachelor’s degree at any accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. This scholarship aims to help students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability, leadership, and service transfer to top four-year universities and avoid student debt. Finalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship will be announced in May.The Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship, for which over 2,200 students applied this year, is administered by Phi Theta Kappa, an international honors organization for two-year colleges. The academic team application is open to non-members in addition to members of Phi Theta Kappa with applicants having been nominated by their college’s designated nominator and having demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as well as significant campus and/or community leadership and service. Each of the 50 winners of the bronze-level designation will receive a $1000 scholarship and will be presented with a medallion at their respective All-State Academic Team ceremonies.Megan is a sophomore studying Political Science and History. She currently holds leadership positions in Phi Theta Kappa, the Honors Program, and Campus Crusade for Christ as well as plays in the Symphonic Band at HutchCC. Outside of school, Megan works part-time at RCB Bank and serves the Lord with her church family at Medora Community Bible Church. She plans to transfer to Sterling College in the fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in History with a double minor in Music and English, where she also plans on being involved in Sterling’s Symphonic Band, Piano Program, Choir, Honors Program and Student Government.“It is such an incredible honor to be able to represent my community, my college, my state, and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the national level in this way,” Megan says. “I view these awards as opportunities entrusted to me so that I can point others to Christ and say a special thank you to all the incredible people in my life. I couldn’t have gotten this far without God’s faithfulness or without all of the people He has blessed me with, so thank you all for your incredible support.”<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ratzlaff is Kansas finalist for transfer scholarship

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Semifinalists for the HutchCC President's position are being interviewed Friday and Saturday.

According to the Presidential hiring timeline at <a href="https://www.hutchcc.edu/president-search">HutchCC.edu</a>, the prospective replacements for Dr. Carter File will be narrowed to a group of finalists by the search committee on Monday, March 25, with campus visits scheduled for April 1.&nbsp;

The intent is to approve a new President by May 1 and have an installation on July 1.

The new hire will be the college's eighth president.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Semifinalists for the HutchCC President's position are being interviewed Friday and Saturday.According to the Presidential hiring timeline at <a href="https://www.hutchcc.edu/president-search">HutchCC.edu</a>, the prospective replacements for Dr. Carter File will be narrowed to a group of finalists by the search committee on Monday, March 25, with campus visits scheduled for April 1.&nbsp;The intent is to approve a new President by May 1 and have an installation on July 1.The new hire will be the college's eighth president.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Interview process for new HutchCC President continues

HAYS – For the second time in the past seven days, the Hutchinson Community College baseball team reached the 20-run mark in a game, run-ruling the McCook Indians 20-10 in a midweek game played on Tuesday at Larks' Park in Hays.

The Blue Dragons pounded out 20 hits, including five for extra bases. Hutchinson scored in 6 of its 7 offensive innings, which included an eight-run third inning and a six-run sixth inning. The Dragons have now put together 18 innings this season in which they scored five or more runs.

Collin Cymbalista and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/gunderson_cody_npi8">Cody Gunderson</a>&nbsp;led the Blue Dragons to a season-high 21-hit attack on Tuesday.

Cymbalista went 5 for 5 with four singles and a double, while Gunderson tied a career high with five RBIs.

Cymbalista tied nine other Blue Dragons for the second-most hits in a single game. He had four singles and a double and was on base in all six plate appearances with a walk. Cymbalista scored two runs and had two RBIs with a two-run double in Hutchinson's six-run sixth inning.

Gunderson matched his five-RBI game one week ago against Cowley with five against McCook on Tuesday. Gunderson was 2 for 4 with an RBI single in the first inning, a three-run home run in Hutchinson's eight-run third inning and a bases-loaded hit by pitch in the fifth inning.

Each Blue Dragon starter had at least one hit and 8 of 9 player had at least one RBIs.

<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/davis_jon_e1bh">Jon Davis</a>&nbsp;had a career-high four hits, going 4 for 5 with a double and four runs scored.

<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/griffin_hank_70om">Hank Griffin</a>&nbsp;had career bests with three hits, three runs and four runs batted in. Griffin added a double.

<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/wesslund_cooper_2jkh">Cooper Wesslund</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/summers_jackson_drux">Jackson Summers</a>&nbsp;and Jarrett Herrman had two RBIs each.

Five pitchers were used by the Blue Dragons on Tuesday.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/perkins_ashton_8hhl">Ashton Perkins</a>&nbsp;(1-0) was credited with the win with 1 2-3 scoreless innings of relief. He had two strikeouts.

The 18-8 Blue Dragons return to Jayhawk West play on Thursday with Games 1 and 2 of the four-game conference series against Colby beginning at 1 p.m. at Hobart-Detter Field.

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 </figure>Courtesy HutchCC AthleticsHAYS – For the second time in the past seven days, the Hutchinson Community College baseball team reached the 20-run mark in a game, run-ruling the McCook Indians 20-10 in a midweek game played on Tuesday at Larks' Park in Hays.The Blue Dragons pounded out 20 hits, including five for extra bases. Hutchinson scored in 6 of its 7 offensive innings, which included an eight-run third inning and a six-run sixth inning. The Dragons have now put together 18 innings this season in which they scored five or more runs.Collin Cymbalista and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/gunderson_cody_npi8">Cody Gunderson</a>&nbsp;led the Blue Dragons to a season-high 21-hit attack on Tuesday.Cymbalista went 5 for 5 with four singles and a double, while Gunderson tied a career high with five RBIs.Cymbalista tied nine other Blue Dragons for the second-most hits in a single game. He had four singles and a double and was on base in all six plate appearances with a walk. Cymbalista scored two runs and had two RBIs with a two-run double in Hutchinson's six-run sixth inning.Gunderson matched his five-RBI game one week ago against Cowley with five against McCook on Tuesday. Gunderson was 2 for 4 with an RBI single in the first inning, a three-run home run in Hutchinson's eight-run third inning and a bases-loaded hit by pitch in the fifth inning.Each Blue Dragon starter had at least one hit and 8 of 9 player had at least one RBIs.<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/davis_jon_e1bh">Jon Davis</a>&nbsp;had a career-high four hits, going 4 for 5 with a double and four runs scored.<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/griffin_hank_70om">Hank Griffin</a>&nbsp;had career bests with three hits, three runs and four runs batted in. Griffin added a double.<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/wesslund_cooper_2jkh">Cooper Wesslund</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/summers_jackson_drux">Jackson Summers</a>&nbsp;and Jarrett Herrman had two RBIs each.Five pitchers were used by the Blue Dragons on Tuesday.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/perkins_ashton_8hhl">Ashton Perkins</a>&nbsp;(1-0) was credited with the win with 1 2-3 scoreless innings of relief. He had two strikeouts.The 18-8 Blue Dragons return to Jayhawk West play on Thursday with Games 1 and 2 of the four-game conference series against Colby beginning at 1 p.m. at Hobart-Detter Field.

⚾ Dragons reach 20-run mark to roll by McCook

For the second time this season, Hutchinson Community College softball players&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/darnell_jaeleigh_5kwl">Jaeleigh Darnell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/lake_dakota_j57w">Dakota Lake</a>&nbsp;swept Jayhawk Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week awards.

Darnell was named the league's Division I Player of the Week and Lake was the Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday, matching the feat they accomplished three weeks ago.

JAELEIGH DARNELL – Player of the WeekThe sophomore outfielder from Auburn, Nebraska topped her Player of the Week numbers from February 27.

Darnell hit .571 and slugged 1.928 in a 4-0 week for the Blue Dragons. She was a combined 10 for 14 with three doubles, five home runs and 10 RBIs in a pair of doubleheader weeks of Labette and Seward County last week.

She had two 4-for-4 games and two two-homer games, extending her hitting streak to 16 games.

DAKOTA LAKE – Pitcher of the WeekA freshman pitcher from Des Moines, Iowa, Lake had four impressive shutout performances with a win and a save last week for the Blue Dragons.

Lake pitched 9 1/3 innings and struck out 17 batters. Lake allowed only two hits and four walks.

The win and save both came in a doubleheader against Labette.

2024 BLUE DRAGON PLAYER/PITCHERS OF THE WEEK Week 4 –&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/darnell_jaeleigh_5kwl">Jaeleigh Darnell</a>, Player of the Week Week 4 –&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/lake_dakota_j57w">Dakota Lake</a>, Pitcher of the Week Week 7 –&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/darnell_jaeleigh_5kwl">Jaeleigh Darnell</a>, Player of the Week Week 7 –&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/lake_dakota_j57w">Dakota Lake</a>, Pitcher of the Week

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 </figure>Courtesy HutchCC AthleticsFor the second time this season, Hutchinson Community College softball players&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/darnell_jaeleigh_5kwl">Jaeleigh Darnell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/lake_dakota_j57w">Dakota Lake</a>&nbsp;swept Jayhawk Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week awards.Darnell was named the league's Division I Player of the Week and Lake was the Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday, matching the feat they accomplished three weeks ago.JAELEIGH DARNELL – Player of the WeekThe sophomore outfielder from Auburn, Nebraska topped her Player of the Week numbers from February 27.Darnell hit .571 and slugged 1.928 in a 4-0 week for the Blue Dragons. She was a combined 10 for 14 with three doubles, five home runs and 10 RBIs in a pair of doubleheader weeks of Labette and Seward County last week.She had two 4-for-4 games and two two-homer games, extending her hitting streak to 16 games.DAKOTA LAKE – Pitcher of the WeekA freshman pitcher from Des Moines, Iowa, Lake had four impressive shutout performances with a win and a save last week for the Blue Dragons.Lake pitched 9 1/3 innings and struck out 17 batters. Lake allowed only two hits and four walks.The win and save both came in a doubleheader against Labette.2024 BLUE DRAGON PLAYER/PITCHERS OF THE WEEK Week 4 –&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/darnell_jaeleigh_5kwl">Jaeleigh Darnell</a>, Player of the Week Week 4 –&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/lake_dakota_j57w">Dakota Lake</a>, Pitcher of the Week Week 7 –&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/darnell_jaeleigh_5kwl">Jaeleigh Darnell</a>, Player of the Week Week 7 –&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/sball/2023-24/bios/lake_dakota_j57w">Dakota Lake</a>, Pitcher of the Week

🥎 Darnell, Lake earn KJCCC weekly honors

Harlan D. Luty, 89, passed away on March 18th, 2024, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. 

He was born October 9, 1934, in Hutchinson, the son of Harvey and Helen Luty. On November 28, 1954, he married Phyllis (Bornholdt) of Inman. 

He worked as a farmer and teacher at Hutch Community College and was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson. He is survived by two sons: Michael (Dorothy) Luty of Inman, Scott (Connie) Luty of Colwich, KS, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, his parents, and brother. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Inman Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at North Inman Cemetery, Inman with a Memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Inman Funeral Home with Pastor Linda Mohr officiating. Memorials may be sent to Inman Senior Center or Hospice of Reno County in care of Inman Funeral Home, PO Box 490, Inman, KS 67546. 

To leave a condolence for the family, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

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 </figure>Harlan D. Luty, 89, passed away on March 18th, 2024, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. He was born October 9, 1934, in Hutchinson, the son of Harvey and Helen Luty. On November 28, 1954, he married Phyllis (Bornholdt) of Inman. He worked as a farmer and teacher at Hutch Community College and was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson. He is survived by two sons: Michael (Dorothy) Luty of Inman, Scott (Connie) Luty of Colwich, KS, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, his parents, and brother. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Inman Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at North Inman Cemetery, Inman with a Memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Inman Funeral Home with Pastor Linda Mohr officiating. Memorials may be sent to Inman Senior Center or Hospice of Reno County in care of Inman Funeral Home, PO Box 490, Inman, KS 67546. To leave a condolence for the family, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

Harlan D. Luty |1934-2024|

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System has opened applications for the 2024-2025 year for&nbsp;ten full-ride scholarships for second year nursing students and five full-ride scholarships for first year nursing students.

Applications are due by April 1, under the following conditions:

Student must have full-time enrollment in a Kansas nursing program.

Funds must be used for tuition, books, and other school-related expenses.

Upon education completion, scholarship winners will be employed at Hutchinson Regional Healthcare Systems. First-year students will commit to a 3-year residency and second-year students will commit to an 18-month residency.

Once a completed application is received, we will verify your GPA, contact references, and applicable instructors.

Applicant winners will be selected and contacted by the end of May. Funds will be paid to your enrolled college administration office.

For additional questions, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:flaxj@hutchregional.com">flaxj@hutchregional.com</a> or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:loewenrs@hutchregional.com">loewenrs@hutchregional.com</a>.

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 </figure>Hutchinson Regional Healthcare SystemHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System has opened applications for the 2024-2025 year for&nbsp;ten full-ride scholarships for second year nursing students and five full-ride scholarships for first year nursing students.Applications are due by April 1, under the following conditions:Student must have full-time enrollment in a Kansas nursing program.Funds must be used for tuition, books, and other school-related expenses.Minimum GPA of 2.5 18 years or olderUpon education completion, scholarship winners will be employed at Hutchinson Regional Healthcare Systems. First-year students will commit to a 3-year residency and second-year students will commit to an 18-month residency.Once a completed application is received, we will verify your GPA, contact references, and applicable instructors.Applicant winners will be selected and contacted by the end of May. Funds will be paid to your enrolled college administration office.For additional questions, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:flaxj@hutchregional.com">flaxj@hutchregional.com</a> or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:loewenrs@hutchregional.com">loewenrs@hutchregional.com</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Hutch Regional announces nursing scholarships

Thomas Alfred Barber, 86, died March 15, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born March 8, 1938, in Middletown, NY, to Salvatore Thomas and Margaret (Powell) Barber.

Thomas attended Middletown High School, Middletown, NY. He earned his associates degree in administration from Columbia College. Thomas served his country with the United States Navy on the USS Spiegel Grove Ship, retiring after 20 years of service . For several years he worked as the director of engineering for Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, a basketball referee, and a bus driver. &nbsp;Thomas was a Mason and a Shriner, a member of the VFW, and American Legion Lysle Rishel Post 68. &nbsp;

In his spare time, Thomas enjoyed fishing, wood carving, and playing his mountain dulcimer. He also loved to dance.

On September 5, 1963, he married Arleen Gail Holliday, in Middletown, NY. They shared over 62 years of marriage.

Thomas is survived by: his loving wife, Arleen Barber of Hutchinson, KS; daughters, Belinda Saiz of Hutchinson, KS, Tina (Justin) Yocam of Harrison, AR; grandchildren, Antonio Saiz of San Diego, CA, Rudy Saiz of Austin, TX, Dominick (Marcella) Saiz of Hutchinson, KS, Martina Saiz (Kacie Kienzle) of Hutchinson, KS, Alex (Emily) Yocam of Oak Harbor, WA, Dakota Yocam of Harrison, Ar; 8 great- grandchildren; and siblings, Joey, Nicky, Rosemary, and Katherine. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Randy Barber; brothers, Bobby, Tony, Anthony; Sister, Janie; and great- grandson, Santino Saiz.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard.

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Friends may sign his memorial book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Robert J. Dole Medical Center VA Hospital or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno Co. and Boys and Girls Club, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Thomas Alfred Barber, 86, died March 15, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born March 8, 1938, in Middletown, NY, to Salvatore Thomas and Margaret (Powell) Barber.Thomas attended Middletown High School, Middletown, NY. He earned his associates degree in administration from Columbia College. Thomas served his country with the United States Navy on the USS Spiegel Grove Ship, retiring after 20 years of service . For several years he worked as the director of engineering for Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, a basketball referee, and a bus driver. &nbsp;Thomas was a Mason and a Shriner, a member of the VFW, and American Legion Lysle Rishel Post 68. &nbsp;In his spare time, Thomas enjoyed fishing, wood carving, and playing his mountain dulcimer. He also loved to dance.On September 5, 1963, he married Arleen Gail Holliday, in Middletown, NY. They shared over 62 years of marriage.Thomas is survived by: his loving wife, Arleen Barber of Hutchinson, KS; daughters, Belinda Saiz of Hutchinson, KS, Tina (Justin) Yocam of Harrison, AR; grandchildren, Antonio Saiz of San Diego, CA, Rudy Saiz of Austin, TX, Dominick (Marcella) Saiz of Hutchinson, KS, Martina Saiz (Kacie Kienzle) of Hutchinson, KS, Alex (Emily) Yocam of Oak Harbor, WA, Dakota Yocam of Harrison, Ar; 8 great- grandchildren; and siblings, Joey, Nicky, Rosemary, and Katherine. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Randy Barber; brothers, Bobby, Tony, Anthony; Sister, Janie; and great- grandson, Santino Saiz.Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcxMDg3ODEzNTMwMDg3OCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click Here To Watch Service</a>Friends may sign his memorial book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Robert J. Dole Medical Center VA Hospital or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno Co. and Boys and Girls Club, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

Thomas Alfred Barber |1938-2024|

EL DORADO – After being shut out and run-ruled in Game 1 of a Jayhawk Conference doubleheader against No. 17 Butler on Monday at East Park, the Hutchinson Community College softball needed to respond to maintain its share of first place in the KJCCC.

The Blue Dragons answered the challenge as Brooke Backhaus, Bailey, Backhaus and Annie Kealey drove in three runs each to lead Hutchinson to an 11-3 five-inning, run-rule victory over the Grizzlies in Game 2.

Hutchinson (21-7) and Butler (20-6) remain tied atop the Jayhawk Conference standings at 10-2. The Blue Dragons travel to Garden City on Wednesday and will play host to Barton on Saturday at Fun Valley.

GAME 2 RECAP – Hutchinson 11, Butler 3

After falling behind 1-0 after one inning, the potent Blue Dragon bats came to life with a five-run second inning.

The Dragons started the inning with Alexis Mastin getting hit with a pitch and Korri Lies reaching on an error. Brooke Backhaus then drove a 1-1 pitch over the left field wall for a three-run home run, the first of her collegiate career. Hutchinson completed the big inning with a Kealey two-run single that scored Tamara Lozoya and Bailey Backhaus.

The Blue Dragons kept the offense going with three more runs in the third inning. Brooke Backhaus and Lies scored on Bailey Backhaus’ two-run single and an Olivia Sandoval groundout scored Lozoya.

Then in the fifth, RBI singles from Bailey Backhaus and Jaeleigh Darnell and an RBI groundout from Kealey made it 11-1 Blue Dragons.

Bailey Backhaus led the Blue Dragons’ 10-hit attack by tying a career high with four hits, going 4 for 4 with three RBIs. Kealey was 1 for 4 with three runs driven in. Brooke Backhaus had the only extra-base hit, going 1 for 3 with three RBIs.

Bailey Backhaus, Lies, Brooke Backhaus and Lozoya scored two runs each.

Shadowed by the offensive uprising was the strong starting performance in the circle by Morgan Tomlinson (6-1), who threw four tough innings for the win. After giving up the first-inning run, Tomlinson limited the Grizzlies one run and three hits over the next three-plus innings.

Tomlinson blanked Butler in the second, third and fourth innings, retiring eight of the 10 batters she faced. Tomlinson had one strikeout and no walks. Dakota Lake close out the game to complete the run rule in the fifth inning.

GAME 1 RECAP – Butler 8 Hutchinson 0

The Grizzlies put the Blue Dragons in a four-run hole after one inning and rolled to the Game 1 win. Butler scored runs in each of its five offensive innings.

The Blue Dragons were out-hit 12-6 and committed&nbsp; four errors in the game.

Bailey Backhaus and Lozoya had two hits each to lead the Blue Dragons. Mastin and Lies had the other two hits. All six Hutchinson hits were singles.

Delaney Blakesley (6-1) suffered the loss, giving up seven hits in 3.0 innings. Only one of the six runs allowed were earned. Blakesley had one walk and one strikeout. Lies pitched 1 1-3 innings in relief. All 12 hits allowed were singles.

The Blue Dragons suffered their second shutout loss of the season.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710856534571.jpeg" alt="The Blue Dragon softball team split with No. 17 Butler on Monday, falling 8-0 in Game 1, but coming back to win 11-3 in Game 2 on Monday at East Park in El Dorado. (Photo courtesy Ed Bailey)." />
 <figcaption>The Blue Dragon softball team split with No. 17 Butler on Monday, falling 8-0 in Game 1, but coming back to win 11-3 in Game 2 on Monday at East Park in El Dorado. (Photo courtesy Ed Bailey).</figcaption>
 </figure>Courtesy of HutchCC AthleticsEL DORADO – After being shut out and run-ruled in Game 1 of a Jayhawk Conference doubleheader against No. 17 Butler on Monday at East Park, the Hutchinson Community College softball needed to respond to maintain its share of first place in the KJCCC.The Blue Dragons answered the challenge as Brooke Backhaus, Bailey, Backhaus and Annie Kealey drove in three runs each to lead Hutchinson to an 11-3 five-inning, run-rule victory over the Grizzlies in Game 2.Hutchinson (21-7) and Butler (20-6) remain tied atop the Jayhawk Conference standings at 10-2. The Blue Dragons travel to Garden City on Wednesday and will play host to Barton on Saturday at Fun Valley.GAME 2 RECAP – Hutchinson 11, Butler 3After falling behind 1-0 after one inning, the potent Blue Dragon bats came to life with a five-run second inning.The Dragons started the inning with Alexis Mastin getting hit with a pitch and Korri Lies reaching on an error. Brooke Backhaus then drove a 1-1 pitch over the left field wall for a three-run home run, the first of her collegiate career. Hutchinson completed the big inning with a Kealey two-run single that scored Tamara Lozoya and Bailey Backhaus.The Blue Dragons kept the offense going with three more runs in the third inning. Brooke Backhaus and Lies scored on Bailey Backhaus’ two-run single and an Olivia Sandoval groundout scored Lozoya.Then in the fifth, RBI singles from Bailey Backhaus and Jaeleigh Darnell and an RBI groundout from Kealey made it 11-1 Blue Dragons.Bailey Backhaus led the Blue Dragons’ 10-hit attack by tying a career high with four hits, going 4 for 4 with three RBIs. Kealey was 1 for 4 with three runs driven in. Brooke Backhaus had the only extra-base hit, going 1 for 3 with three RBIs.Bailey Backhaus, Lies, Brooke Backhaus and Lozoya scored two runs each.Shadowed by the offensive uprising was the strong starting performance in the circle by Morgan Tomlinson (6-1), who threw four tough innings for the win. After giving up the first-inning run, Tomlinson limited the Grizzlies one run and three hits over the next three-plus innings.Tomlinson blanked Butler in the second, third and fourth innings, retiring eight of the 10 batters she faced. Tomlinson had one strikeout and no walks. Dakota Lake close out the game to complete the run rule in the fifth inning.GAME 1 RECAP – Butler 8 Hutchinson 0The Grizzlies put the Blue Dragons in a four-run hole after one inning and rolled to the Game 1 win. Butler scored runs in each of its five offensive innings.The Blue Dragons were out-hit 12-6 and committed&nbsp; four errors in the game.Bailey Backhaus and Lozoya had two hits each to lead the Blue Dragons. Mastin and Lies had the other two hits. All six Hutchinson hits were singles.Delaney Blakesley (6-1) suffered the loss, giving up seven hits in 3.0 innings. Only one of the six runs allowed were earned. Blakesley had one walk and one strikeout. Lies pitched 1 1-3 innings in relief. All 12 hits allowed were singles.The Blue Dragons suffered their second shutout loss of the season.ReplyReply allForwardAttendee panel closed

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MCPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson announced Monday the appointment of Chad Mayberry as new Fire Chief for the McPherson Fire Department.

Mayberry’s appointment was announced at the most recent City of McPherson Commission weekly meeting, ending a search that resulted in four finalists — all of whom were interviewed by a panel made up of regional fire and emergency personnel.

Mayberry brings to McPherson more than 31 years of fire and emergency medical service experience. He has served at the City of Winfield Fire Department since 2001, where he worked his way up the ranks. The Winfield Fire Department merged with EMS services in 2014. He currently serves as the department’s fire marshal, a position he’s held since 2017.

Among a long list of accreditations and accomplishments, Mayberry has served in different capacities with Kansas Task Force 5 (Search and Rescue), of which the McPherson Department is part.

Mayberry holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Southwestern College and Associate of Applied Science Degree from Hutchinson Community College, and most recently completed the Managing Office Program at the National Fire Academy in 2018 and obtained a Management and Supervision certificate from the Center for Management Development at Wichita State University.

Mayberry also has served as adjunct instructor of fire science at Butler County Community College as well as Cowley College. He currently is lead adjunct professor for the program at Cowley. He also serves in several community leadership roles, among them a vice presidency with the USD 465 Board of Education.

Mayberry’s start date is April 29, 2024. He and his wife, Nancy, have two children.

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 </figure>City of McPhersonMCPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson announced Monday the appointment of Chad Mayberry as new Fire Chief for the McPherson Fire Department.Mayberry’s appointment was announced at the most recent City of McPherson Commission weekly meeting, ending a search that resulted in four finalists — all of whom were interviewed by a panel made up of regional fire and emergency personnel.Mayberry brings to McPherson more than 31 years of fire and emergency medical service experience. He has served at the City of Winfield Fire Department since 2001, where he worked his way up the ranks. The Winfield Fire Department merged with EMS services in 2014. He currently serves as the department’s fire marshal, a position he’s held since 2017.Among a long list of accreditations and accomplishments, Mayberry has served in different capacities with Kansas Task Force 5 (Search and Rescue), of which the McPherson Department is part.Mayberry holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Southwestern College and Associate of Applied Science Degree from Hutchinson Community College, and most recently completed the Managing Office Program at the National Fire Academy in 2018 and obtained a Management and Supervision certificate from the Center for Management Development at Wichita State University.Mayberry also has served as adjunct instructor of fire science at Butler County Community College as well as Cowley College. He currently is lead adjunct professor for the program at Cowley. He also serves in several community leadership roles, among them a vice presidency with the USD 465 Board of Education.Mayberry’s start date is April 29, 2024. He and his wife, Nancy, have two children.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Running the table through the regular season and winning the Region 6 Tournament, the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team earned the No. 1 overall seed for the 2024 NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament on Sunday evening.

The 33-0 Blue Dragons will receive an opening-round bye and will play the winner of the Cochise/Chattanooga State winner at 3:30 p.m. CT on Wednesday, March 27 at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyoming.

The tournament begins on Tuesday, March 26 in Casper.

Hutchinson, Wabash Valley, Northwest Florida State and Collin are the Top 4 overall seeds in this year's tournament.

The Blue Dragons enter a national tournament undefeated for the fourth time in program history, joining the 1977, 2012 and 2014 teams to accomplish that feat.

The Blue Dragons are making their 12th overall national tournament appearance and 11th with head coach John Ontjes on the bench. The Blue Dragons make their first tournament appearance since the 2022 season.

The Blue Dragons are 20-12 all-time in NJCAA Tournament play. The Blue Dragons have never played either Cochise or Chattanooga State.

The Dragons earn their first first-round bye since the 2018 seasons. The Dragons won their opening-round games in 2019 and 2022.

Hutchinson has finished as national runner up three times (2012, 2014 and 2015) and third place in 2013. The last time the Dragons played in the national semifinals was 2019.

Dodge City was the only other Jayhawk Conference team to earn a spot in the field as an at-large team with the No. 18 overall seed.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710724976066.jpeg" alt="The KJCCC and Region 6 champion Blue Dragon women's basketball team find out it is the No. 1 overall seed for the NJCAA Tournament, which begins on March 26 in Casper, Wyoming. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)" />
 <figcaption>The KJCCC and Region 6 champion Blue Dragon women's basketball team find out it is the No. 1 overall seed for the NJCAA Tournament, which begins on March 26 in Casper, Wyoming. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)</figcaption>
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🏀 WBB: Hutchinson earns No. 1 overall seed in NJCAA Tournament

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With only two teams left to be announced on Sunday's NJCAA Tournament selection show, the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team started to get a bit nervous waiting for the Blue Dragons' name to be called.

Finally, a huge roar was heard in the Club 1928 Room at the Sports Arena during the team's watch as the Blue Dragons found out they will be the No. 11 seed as an at-large selection for the 2024 NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, which begins on March 24 at the Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons' 2024 resume had a 27-6 overall record and a third-place finish in the Jayhawk Conference with a 20-4 mark. The Dragons were Region 6 Tournament runner-up, losing to the nation's top seed in Barton in Saturday's championship game.

Hutchinson will play USC-Salkehatchie in an opening-round game at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, March 25. The winner of that game will play No. 6-seed Chipola in the second round at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26.

The Blue Dragons will be making their 24th overall appearance in program history, their seventh straight as an at-large selection. Hutchinson, which won national championships in 1988, 1994 and 2017 – the 2017 title was won as an at-large selection – is 51-27 overall in NJCAA Tournament play.

Hutchinson returns to the tournament after missing the field last season. This is the second time in head coach Tommy DeSalme's first three seasons to earn a national championship berth.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710724859376.jpeg" alt="The Blue Dragon men's basketball team reacts after finding out it was selected as an at-large selection for the 2024 NJCAA Tournament at at watch party on Sunday at the Sports Arena. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)" />
 <figcaption>The Blue Dragon men's basketball team reacts after finding out it was selected as an at-large selection for the 2024 NJCAA Tournament at at watch party on Sunday at the Sports Arena. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)</figcaption>
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