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March 12th, 2021
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Danielle Gadberry discusses being an online student while working a full-time job. Page 2
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The Region 6 Cheer Competiton held at the Huchinson Sports Arena last Sunday. Page 3
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Laci Sutton goes over facts about St. Patrick’s Day and legends of Ireland.
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Hutchinson Community College softball coach Jaime Rose earns her 500th win as a coach. Page 6
Collegian file photo A computer lab at Rimmer Learning Resource was inaccesible when Hutchinson Community College closed on March 31, 2020. Most buildings were closed, and classes were moved online for the rest of the Spring 2020 term.
Recognition of the anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown By Leslie Grajeda and Zariah Best Staff Writers
It’s been nearly a year since Covid-19 has dominated lives worldwide. As the anniversary of when Hutchinson Community College went barren on campus approaches on March 31, students and faculty were asked their thoughts and feelings from the time before life went into lockdown. “I would say the initial reaction that many of us at HutchCC had was ‘how do we move forward and make sure our students are not harmed by this virus/ event in any way? Both from a health standpoint, but also from a loss of learning standpoint.’ The thing I was most impressed by was the single minded focus by students, faculty, and staff to not let this event derail learning in any way.” - Carter File, HutchCC President. “As we look back 12 months, I don’t think anyone would have thought we’d still be dealing with the pandemic a year later. Considering there was no playbook, no precedent that anyone today has experienced, I think it’s commendable how successfully we have all navigated the challenges with minimal interruptions.” - Denny Stoecklein, HutchCC Director of Marketing and Public Relations. “I went to go see the Heat play in Oklahoma so when I found out we were getting an extra week, I just thought awesome I don’t have to write paper for another week. I never ended up writing that paper.” - Cody O’Brien, Wichita sophomore
“I remember feeling the dread. Like I lost my whole senior year and feeling pessimistic about it. “What can I do?” I stopped doing school work because all I thought was “what’s the point?” - Aubreigh Heck, Hutchinson freshman “I didn’t know what to think. I was still confused and I wasn’t expecting us to actually go into lockdown. After a year, I feel better to be out, in class and actually see people.” - Majok Kuath, Salt Lake City sophomore
“To be honest, I didn’t really think much of it. I was upset by the fact that we had to go online and we didn’t even have time to register what was going on. I couldn’t tell my friends goodbye and it was just stressful and confusing.” - Amaya Gabrielle Washburn, Pratt freshman
“From a biological perspective, I was mesmerized to watch the pandemic play out right in front of our eyes. It’s fascinating to consider how something so small commands so much “respect,” causing havoc as it spreads around the globe. Then the realities set in and I wasn’t as mesmerized. I’m so sorry for those whose lives changed for the worse when they lost a loved one or their livelihood. On the flip side, look what we did. Look at what we overcame, both personally and collectively. We saw what we can do in the face of incredible obstacles. Ingenuity reigned. I hope that ‘I can’ mentality sticks, and that if someone gets into a future make-or-break situation, they’ll look back on what they did and learned during Covid and draw encouragement from that.” - Tricia Paramore, The department 4 Chairperson/ Professor at HutchCC.
“On one hand, this last year has seemed like an eternity. On the other hand, it feels like a blur and it’s difficult to believe it has been an entire year since the college made the difficult decision to send students home to complete their semester online. Many students have struggled with the disconnection of
“My initial reaction was really about fear and a little panic. I just wanted to provide the best experience for my students. As for the one-year mark … I’m glad that we have done what we needed to do to be on campus.” - Kim Newberry, a Sociology Professor at HutchCC.
“I was trying to leave the week before they told us to go home. Then I left for the airport in Dallas and crashed in Oklahoma so I was more worried about that. I thought the lockdown was a joke till I got to Atlanta then treated it more seriously. It still feels weird that it’s been one year.” - CJ Ogbonna, Marietta, Ga., sophomore
Upcoming events March 13 — Softball vs. NW Tech at Fun Valley Sports Complex at 1 p.m. March 14 — KJCCC Football Officials Clinic at B.J. Warner Recital Hall at 7 a.m. March 17 — Women’s and men’s basketball vs. NW Tech at Hutchinson Sports Arena at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 18 — Volleyball vs. Seward at the Hutchinson Sports Arena at 6 p.m
remote learning and the cancellation of social events. At the same time, many have found productive habits and have connected with others in novel ways during the pandemic. I believe it will be months, perhaps even years before we fully understand this historical event and how it has affected us. In the end, I hope we have learned resiliency and just how strong we are.” - Christopher Lau, The Coordinator of Advising, Career Development, and Counseling at HutchCC.
The happenings around campus
College Student Weather Report Friday High: 51; Low 41 Spring said nevermind. Saturday High: 56; Low 47 Spring is thinking about it. Sunday High: 59; Low 36 Spring clocked out early today. Weather source: accuweather.com
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While it lasts, enjoy spring
The Hutchinson Collegian Friday, March 12, 2021
Well, we can’t all enjoy spring...
Our view Anyone who has lived in Kansas long enough to experience its bipolar climate knows the phrase, “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change.” For the month of March, the cliche should be changed to, “if you like the weather now, don’t get used to it, because it won’t last long.” This year’s early March has been no different. The weather in Hutchinson has been consistently decent this past week: the right mixture of warm and wind, but not warm enough for severe storms to brew and mosquitoes to breed (knock on wood). As we unfortunatley know all to well, this too shall pass.
But, don’t take that as an excuse for despair. After this weekend’s showers, there’s still a chance we’ll have a few days to take it all in before severe weather season gives way to extreme summer. We can all use a brief break from studying, so take an afternoon strolling through the Hutchinson Zoo, ride a bike through Carey Park, or sit down with a glass of iced tea and watch squirrels gather nuts or birds make their nests. If you haven’t already, go out and enjoy our brief taste of spring. Just don’t let the wind blow you away. -The Collegian Editorial Board
How to handle your hectic life Columnist
Danielle Gadberry I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with balancing life and staying in school. In high school, that meant me cramming all my responsibilities in after school, work and practice. Now, I have adult responsibilities, like bills and grocery shopping. Yikes. Those adult things require an income coming in and a balance between work and school. I’ve made this all possible by going fully online for my studies. I can now work a full-time job and be a full-time student. I now work my 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. job without being tied to a desk. I do my homework on my time and on my schedule. You can do your classes wherever you want, you could be travelling the world and still obtaining your degree. Now, I’m not travelling the world, I typically choose to do my homework where I feel comfortable, my bed, but you may want to travel. However, online schooling is not always sunshine and rainbows and has its disadvantages. I have limited access/interaction with my instructors and my peers. The majority of the interaction with professors comes from class discussions and feedback on assignments. Some students who thrive in one-onone interaction with their professors may have trouble with this format of schooling. That lack of instruction sometimes affects my learning, but the
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instructors who do teach online here are good about responding fast to my questions/concerns. The lack of interaction with my peers is greatly affected. I work at The Home Depot, so my friends and co-workers there are all 35-plus in age. It can be hard to relate to someone who still thinks “TikTok” is only heard on a clock. If you struggle with time management and procrastination, then online school is probably not for you. Hours of self-directed work are necessary to get through all of the material, including course lectures, video supplements, assignments, assigned textbook reading, and discussions. It may say “All assignments for chapter 7 are due Saturday,” that doesn’t mean you start all assignments on Saturday. These assignments have to be spread out throughout the week and cramming it all in one day will only bring stress to your life. Here’s a few tips for those who are struggling in their online classes: minimizing distractions around your workspace is essential to providing a productive atmosphere for online learning. Also, steer clear of the temptation to surf the Web while completing coursework. Create a weekly schedule that you follow, designating certain hours each week to reading, watching lectures, completing assignments, studying, and participating in forums. I’ve designated the hour I get off work to a quick nap/quick snack. Then the next couple of hours are dedicated to homework. Figure out what works best for you. Not everyone learns the same way, so think about what types of information help you best grasp new concepts and employ relevant study strategies. Danielle Gadberry is a Little River freshman studying journalism.
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Sorry to break it to you, Tom Brady is the GOAT The GOAT also known as the “greatest of all time,” has been a fought over title in the sport of football since the conception of the sport. All have vied for the GOAT crown, but only a handful have found themselves worthy to be included in the conversation. In my eyes (and most everyone else’s), two players have separated themselves from the pack – quarterbacks Joe Montana and Tom Brady. Montana played 16 seasons in the NFL, 14 of which were for the San Francisco 49ers and his last two for the Kansas City Chiefs. Montana did nothing but produce during his time in the NFL. He threw for 40,551 yards, 273 touchdowns, and completed 63.2% of his passes. Montana was also elected to eight pro bowls, was a two-time MVP, and played in four Super Bowls. What makes Montana part of the GOAT conversation isn’t that he went to four Super Bowls, but that he won all four trips. That perfect 4-for-4 mark in the Super Bowl promptly carried Montana to GOAT status, and rightfully so. However, unknown to everyone at the time, the 199th pick by the New England Patriots in the 2000 NFL Draft gave birth to the true GOAT – Tom Brady. The man that everyone loves to hate, Brady solidifies his place as the NFL GOAT with each passing season in the league. As I eluded to with Montana, GOATs don’t put up stats, they raise Lombardi Trophies, and Brady has done exactly that. In Brady’s 21 seasons in the NFL, he has seven Super Bowl victories in 10 appearances. Brady has played in 48% of the Super Bowls in the past decade and 18% of the Super Bowls played all-time. Although Brady doesn’t own an unblemished Super Bowl record like Montana, he has still reached six more Super Bowls and won three more than Montana. Brady has also thrown for 79,204 yards, 581 touchdowns while completing 64% of his tosses. Brady is also a 14-time pro bowler and a
three-time NFL MVP, which is tied for second-most in NFL history. Much like how a Heisman Trophy winner has his “Heisman moment,” I believe Brady had his “GOAT moment” in Super Bowl 51. Brady’s Patriots trailed the Atlanta Falcons 28-3 halfway through the third quarter, and if any of you were like me, you found yourself walking away from the TV. After that decision, I will never flip the channel on Brady again. Brady willed his team to an unprecedented comeback, sending the Super Bowl into its first overtime game in history, where the Patriots pulled off a 34-28 victory behind Brady’s heroics. Even though many people still fought it with every fiber in their being, Brady was crowned GOAT after that night. End of story. But that wasn’t enough for Brady. Since then, Brady has stared down Father Time in the face, winning Super Bowls 53 and 55 at the ages of 41 and 43. To strengthen his case, Brady did what Montana could never do, and that’s lead two different teams to a Super Bowl title. Getting ready to enter his 21st season in the league in 2020, Brady left his Patriot squad where he had enjoyed 20 seasons of success, for a Tampa Bay Buccaneer team that hadn’t seen the playoffs since 2007. Brady not only brought the Buccaneers back to the playoffs but guided them to their first Super Bowl victory since 2003 by knocking off the reigning champions, the Chiefs. Although we all love to hate the man, let’s appreciate the greatness that is Tom Brady. It will be a sad day when No. 12 hangs it up for good, and chances are, we will never see another player like Brady again, but even though it feels like Brady is 43 going on 30, Brady realistically only has 2-3 seasons left before retirement, so I for one will be soaking in as much of the GOAT as I can.
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Joel Muhs is a McPherson sophomore, and Tom Brady defender, studying journalism
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Blue dragons spirit squad and dolls flip to first
Courtesy photo By Kyran Crist Online Editor
The Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons Dolls and Cheer teams preformed in the Region 6 cheer and dance compitition Sunday at the Sports Arena. Dragon Dolls won first place for Hip Hop and third for Jazz. The Spirit Squad earned second place for both All Girl and Gameday.
HutchCC’s Sarah Acosta waits for the music to start before the team’s routine.
And Duke The Dragon placed second in the Mascot performance.
HutchCC’s Sarah Acosta leaps in the air during the dance team’s routine.
Caitlyn Johnson (left), Kaitlynn Godsey (middle) and Julia Whitford (back) perform during the Region 6 championships.
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Dragon Dolls and HutchCC Cheer team competing on Sunday in the Region 6 cheer and dance competition.
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St. Patty’s list By Laci Sutton Staff Writer
St. Patrick’s Day is a day to honor and celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain. At age 16, he was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but eventually came back, and he is known for spreading Christianity in Ireland. When - March 17 (a Wednesday this year.) Symbols and their meanings Shamrock - St. Patrick used a shamrock as a symbol to teach about the Holy Trinity. Leprechaun - In Irish folklore, leprechauns are little tricksters who pass their time mending the shoes of Irish fairies. Green - Ireland is known as the “Emerald Isle” from it’s lush, green landscape. Wearing green is also said to be the color that leprechauns can’t see, thus wearing green will protect you from getting pinched by a leprechaun. Blarney Stone - “Stone of Eloquence” located in the Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland. Legend says that kissing the Blarney Stone brings good luck and the ability to never be lost for words. (Convention says that if one isn’t able to travel to kiss the actual stone then kissing an Irishman is the next best thing.) First St. Patrick’s Day celebrate - March 17, 1601 St. Patrick’s Day traditions around the world Chicago - The city dyes the Chicago River green by using 40 pounds of green vegetable dye. Sydney, Australia - The Sydney Opera House changes its lights to green to celebrate the holiday. New York City - The St. Patrick’s
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“So very proud of you. I know how hard you work & the time you dedicate to make it special for the players,” Stefani Dreiling, Rose’s mentor. “Congrats on your 500th win. More important, congrats on molding and shaping young women into strong, independent women for many years! We are all in this together and I am thrilled to help celebrate you! Enjoy your team and your moment!” Carol Hutchins, coach at the University of Michigan. “I always appreciated Jaime’s candor and honesty in postgame interviews. My favorite win covering her teams came in 2007 at the Region 6 Tournament when the Blue Dragons beat Pratt 12-11 in nine innings in an elimination game that got over with well after 11 p.m. (I had an 11:30 p.m. deadline.) “Watching Jaime chase the winning run down the third base line, screaming the whole way, was a scene I’ll never forget. It really showed her passion and intensity. Congrats on the milestone Jaime!” - Brad Hallier, HutchCC journalism instructor and former Blue Dragon beat writer for The Hutchinson News.
Day Parade is the world’s largest civilian parade. The parade has been known to last as long as six hours. Brussels, Belgium - Manneken Pis, a landmark statue located in the middle of Brussels, is dressed in a green cable-knit sweater. Ireland - St. Patrick’s Day is observed as a national holiday that citizens get the day off to celebrate. Many Irish Catholics treat the day as a religious holiday as well. Famous Ireland natives Laim Neeson - actor in “Taken” and “Schindler’s List” Pierce Brosnan - actor who was the fifth person to play James Bond Sonia O’Sullivan - Olympic and world champion athlete Katie Taylor - Olympic gold medalist boxer Jessie Buckley - singer and actress Rebeca Quin - WWE wrestler known as Becky Lynch Sean William McLoughlin - social media influencer/youtuber known as Jacksepticeye Lucky the Leprechaun- mascot of the “magically delicious” cereal, Lucky Charms Sammy Lane - Current HutchCC soccer coach, known for his boundless energy, loud voice, and hilarious, and often blunt, wisecracks. Famous Patricks Patrick Dempsey- actor known for his role as “McDreamy/ Derek Shepherd” in “Greys Anatomy” Patrick Star - SpongeBob’s less than a genius best friend Patrick Mahomes - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Stewart - award winning actor, director, and producer Patrick Swayze - actor, singer, dancer, 1991 People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” Patrick Beverley - LA Clippers point guard/shooting guard
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Trust leads to volleyball success By Adam Kolb Co-Sports Editor
The Hutchinson Community College volleyball team is playing as well as it has all season. The Blue Dragons have a 14-6 record, and at one point, had an eight-match winning streak. However, before that winning streak occurred, there were some bumps in the road. According to first-year Blue Dragons coach Delice Downing, it wasn’t necessarily a slow start for the Blue Dragons, but a growing start. “We had to learn to trust one another on the court,” Downing said, “and the players had to trust and buy in what was being taught to a coach that they have only interacted with for five months.” The Blue Dragons lost their first match of the season to Garden City, and would eventually get to a 6-5 record before finding their groove and rattling off eight straight victories. Sophomore Chloe Price said there were some changes the team made in order to get on that run. “We had a lot of energy going into the games,” Price said, “and we minimized our errors and made the other teams make the errors.” Price also said that the two
biggest strengths of the team is blocking and serving. Another strength of the team would be their ability to deal with changes to the lineup. Downing said the lineup has changed many times. “We had to find the right core players to excel in the right spots,” Downing said. “Some players came in as an outside and we have changed them to a middle or a right side from last year’s team. Volleyball is all about changes and controlling the chaos on the court. The group we have playing now does a great job of ball control, being coachable, stepping out of the box and controlling chaos.” Downing said she admires her entire team for not giving up after a 3-3 start and 0-2 start in the Jayhawk Conference, but there are some players who stand out to her. “Impressive players would be Jenna Thorne, Chloe Price for our offense, and Kristina Head, Shelby Reeder for our defense,” Downing said. “Shadee Briggs is a well rounded player that you wouldn’t expect it from but brings the heat.” The month of March will be a grind for the Blue Dragons, as five of their remaining eight important conference games are on the road. Downing said that
Photo courtesy HutchCC Sports Information Sophomore Chloe Price (left) and freshman Shelby Murrell (right) go up for a block against Indian Hills Iowa.
believes that once this season is over, the accolades are soon to come. “These girls have earned ev-
ery bit of the respect,” Downing said. (I’m) blessed we have talented, hard workers in our volleyball family.”
Athlete of the week
(Feb. 28-March 6) Josh Baker, men’s basketball The week: Baker had two good performances in a pair of Blue Dragon wins. He had 13 points in a 9287 win Callahan against Pratt, and then added 16 points in a key road victory, 88-70, at Garden City. The season: Baker, who has returned from injury, has played in just five games this season but showing his value as the Blue Dragons are 4-0 in games he has not been hurt. He’s averaging 12.2 points a game and shooting 50% from the floor.
Roundup: Women’s basketball builds on solid season By The Collegian Staff
Photo by Kyran Crist/Online Editor Sophomore center Nafatoumata Haidara goes up for a shot againt Dodge City.
Ishante Suttington sank a tie-breaking free throw with 0.7 seconds remaining in the game to give the No. 16-ranked Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team sole possession of first place in the Jayhawk West on Monday night in Liberal. Suttington’s free throw capped a big game for her and a come-from-behind Jayhawk West road win for Hutchinson at the Green House. Trailing by as many as eight points in the fourth quarter, the Blue Dragons rallied for 73-72 victory over Seward County. Suttington finished with 14 points and tied a season high with seven rebounds. This was Suttington’s second goahead score in the final minute of a Blue Dragon win this season. Suttington scored with 36 seconds left at Northwest Kansas Tech on Feb. 24 in a 69-63 win over the Mavericks. Nafatoumata Haidara
also had 14 points to lead the Blue Dragons. K.K. Adams finished with nine points. Tor’e Alford scored all of her eight points in the fourth quarter and Kate Ogle finished with eight points and a season-high 11 rebounds. The Blue Dragons shot 40 percent for the game and held a 51-39 rebounding advantage. Men’s Basketball- It was a tale of two halves for the men’s basketball team on Saturday in Garden City. The Broncbusters hit six 3-pointers in the first half and built a five-point lead at halftime. The Blue Dragons turned things around in the second half, and outscored the Busters by 23 in the final 20 minutes to finish with an 88-70 Jayhawk West victory at Conestoga Arena. The Blue Dragons wound up doubling up Garden City in the second half 46-23. Josh Baker scored 14 points in the second half to lead the Blue Dragons to 51.5 percent overall shooting. The
Blue Dragon defense held the Busters to 0 of 9 from 3-point range and just 30.4 percent overall shooting from the floor. Matt Mayers had his seventh-straight double-double and ninth of the season, finishing with 22 points and 12 rebounds. The Blue Dragons finished the game shooting 47.0 percent and had a season-low seven turnovers. Hutchinson also owned a 47-27 rebound advantage, and Majok Kuath had a season-high 12 rebounds, his fourth game of 12 or more rebounds of his career. Men’s Track - Sophomore Erick Johnson became the fourth Blue Dragon All-American of the 2021 NJCAA Indoor Championships. Johnson finished seventh on Saturday in the men’s triple jump with a top leap of 46 feet, 5.5 inches. Johnson was the only Blue Dragon to compete on the final day of the NJCAA Indoor Championships, and is the first Blue Dragon indoor triple jump All-Ameri-
can since Ryean Mastin in 2017. Johnson joins Teagan Flanagan and Zach Biel as 2021 Blue Dragon All-Americans. Hutchinson has now had at least one indoor All-American in seven consecutive seasons. Baseball - The HutchCC baseball team was feeling their oats on Tuesday against State Fair Community College, as they set a school record with eight home runs in a 20-13 Blue Dragon victory. The scoring started early with HutchCC’s Will Reets hitting a 2-run homer in the top of the first inning, but the Roadrunners responded with an 8-run bottom of the first to snatch an 8-2 lead. The Roadrunner’s saw their lead evaporate after HutchCC tied the game at 11-11 in the fifth inning. Austin Callahan helped put the Roadrunners away for good, as his sixth inning grand slam swelled the lead to 18-11. Callahan popped his second homer of the game in the eighth to set the school record.
Blue Dragon sports schedules and results. All home games and events in caps. Baseball
(All dates doubleheaders unless noted) March 4, at Coffeyville, W 12-3, W 10-8 March 6, COFFEYVILLE, L 10-8, L 22-7 March 9, at State Fair, Missouri, W 20-13 March 11, BARTON, 1 p.m. March 13, at Barton, 1 p.m. March 16 COWLEY, 2 p.m. (1 game) March 18, at Seward County, 1 p.m. March 20, SEWARD COUNTY, 1 p.m. March 23, REDLANDS, OKLA., 1 p.m. March 25, BUTLER, 1 p.m. March 27, at Butler, 1 p.m. March 30, at Cowley, 2 p.m. (1 game) April 1, at Pratt, 1 p.m. April 3, PRATT, 1 p.m. April 8, GARDEN CITY, 1 p.m. April 10, at Garden City, 1 p.m. April 15, at Cloud County, 1 p.m. April 17, CLOUD COUNTY, 1 p.m. April 20, at Rose State, Okla., 2 p.m. April 27, STATE FAIR, Mo., 2:30 p.m. (1 game) April 29, COLBY, 1 p.m. May 1, at Colby, 1 p.m. May 6, at Dodge City, 3 p.m. May 8, DODGE CITY, 1 p.m.
Basketball
March 3, PRATT, W 92-87 March 6, at Garden City, W 88-70 March 8, at Seward County, 6 p.m., women, W 73-72 March 10, BARTON, women, L 63-49; men, W
73-67 March 13, at Colby, ppd March 15, at Dodge City, 5:30 p.m. March 17, NORTHWEST KANSAS TECH, 5:30 p.m. March 20, SEWARD COUNTY, 5:30 p.m. March 24, at Pratt, 5:30 p.m. March 27, GARDEN CITY, 5:30 p.m. March 29, at Barton, 5:30 p.m. March 31, COLBY, 5:30 p.m.
Football
March 26, COFFEYVILLE, 7 p.m. April 3, at Butler, 7 p.m. April 11, ARKANSAS BAPTIST, 1 p.m. April 18, at Fort Scott, 1 p.m. April 25, GARDEN CITY, 1 p.m. May 2, at Independence, 5 p.m. May 9, HIGHLAND, 1 p.m. May 16, DODGE CITY, 1 p.m.
Golf
March 22-23, at Trophy Club, Texas March 29-30, at Jayhawk Conference Tournament, Manhattan April 12-13, at Jayhawk Conference Tournament, Crestview North, Wichita April 19-20, at Jayhawk Conference Tournament, Newton April 26-27, at Region 6/District 3 Championship May 10-13, at NJCAA Championships, Lubbock, Texas
Soccer
April 2, at Johnson County, 5 p.m. April 5, at Barton, 2 p.m. April 7, GARDEN CITY, 2 p.m.
April 10, BUTLER, 2 p.m. April 14, at Cowley, 5 p.m. April 17, COFFEYVILLE, 2 p.m. April 19, DODGE CITY, 6 p.m. April 28, BARTON, 6 p.m. May 1, NEOSHO COUNTY, 2 p.m. May 3, at Garden City, 6 p.m. May 5, COWLEY, 6 p.m. May 8, at Kansas City, 2 p.m. May 12, at Dodge City, 1 p.m.
Softball
March 2, FRIENDS JV, W 9-8, W 9-1 March 9, HESSTON, 1 p.m. March 11, BARTON, 2 p.m. March 13, NW KANSAS TECH, 1 p.m. March 18, at Independence, 1 p.m. March 20, at Garden City, 1 p.m. March 25, BUTLER, 2 p.m. March 27, at Colby, 2 p.m. March 31, at Ottawa JV, 1 p.m. April 8, at Pratt, 2 p.m. April 10, at Dodge City, 1 p.m. April 15, SEWARD COUNTY, 3 p.m. April 17, at Barton, 1 p.m. April 22, INDEPENDENCE, 3 p.m. April 24, at Butler, 2 p.m. May 1, PRATT, 1 p.m.
Track and field
April 2-3, at Friends University, Wichita April 7-10, at K.T. Woodman Classic, Wichita State April 15-17, at Kansas Relays April 17, at Tabor College, Hillsboro April 24, at Southwestern College, Winfield
April 29-30, May 1, at Region 6 Championships, Arkansas City May 11-13, at NJCAA Championships, Levelland, Texas
Volleyball
Feb. 1, BARTON, L 25-18, 25-15, 22-25, 29-27 Feb. 4, at Independence, W 25-8, 25-17, 2025, 25-12 Feb. 5-6, at West Plains, Missouri; vs. Trinity Valley, Texas, W 25-18, 28-26, 25-22; vs. Missouri State-West Plains, L 25-23, 25-22, 25-23; vs. Jefferson, Mo., W 21-25, 25-19, 25-18, 20-25, 15-5; vs. New Mexico Military, L 25-20. 25-19 25-13 Feb. 11, DODGE CITY, W 25-5, 25-13, 25-15 Feb. 18, BUTLER, W 25-16, 25-19, 17-25, 25-12 Feb. 19, CENTRAL NEBRASKA, W 25-17, 25-12, 25-20; INDIAN HILLS, IOWA, W 23-25, 25-19, 26-24, 25-17 Feb. 20, MINERAL AREA, MO., W 25-21, 2025, 20-25, 25-18, 15-7 Feb. 23, at Colby, W 25-13, 25-9, 18-25, 25-16 Feb. 28, at Seward County, W 25-19, 25-17, 21-25 25-15 March 1, at Pratt, W 25-13, 25-22, 25-16 March 4, at Barton, L 25-27, 25-18, 24-26, 2725, 15-10 March 8, INDEPENDENCE, W 3-0 March 11, at Colby, 6:30 p.m. March 15, at Dodge City, 6:30 p.m. March 18, at Seward County, 6:30 p.m. March 22, at Butler, 6:30 p.m.
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Turning up Roses
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500 wins in Rose’s remarkable career By Bailey Pennycuff Co-Sports Editor
Hutchinson Community College softball coach Jaime Rose earned her 500th career win as a college softball coach on March 2, when the Blue Dragons beat the Friends University JV 9-8 at Fun Valley. Rose earned her first 38 collegiate wins at Independence in 2003 and 2004. From then on, the life of a Blue Dragon has brought her many wins. She is the eighth softball coach in Jayhawk Conference history to reach 500 wins. Additionally, she already has the most wins in Blue Dragon softball program history. At HutchCC, her overall record is 465-319 after the two home wins against Hesston on Tuesday. “What I would really like people to understand is that while I may be the recipient of the congratulations, I am just a piece of the puzzle that made this possible,” Rose said. Rose’s ability to remain humble throughout her winning career, yet also staying viscously competitive is part of what makes her such a fantastic coach. “There are four key areas that deserve just as many
congratulations and deserve a thank you. Family: for their support and sacrifices they make, so I can continue to coach. Assistants: every one of them, over the years, has worked relentlessly every day to give us a chance to win. Administration and support staff: for making softball a priority and giving us the resources to compete. Players: I am honored to have coached so many great, young ladies on and off the field. The players won those games,” Rose said. The following are only some of the (nearly 100) congratulatory messages Rose received. “Loved playing for you! Congratulations,” - Desha Almanza, former player.
zanne Unruh, coach at Friends University.
“Congratulations!! Thank you for giving so much and inspiring so many!” - Lori Pendleton, mother of a former player. “To the coach that showed me how to build a foundation, to stop at nothing & to always be ready to come off the bench to help your team win. I am so proud of you and your hard earned success at Hutchinson,” - Michelle Nuss, former Blue Dragon and current HutchCC Coordinator of Outreach Services.
“Way to go Coach. Was there to see your first” - J. McArthur, colleague from Independence
“Honored to be a part of this program. Congrats, Coach,” - Megan Hudson, former player and former assistant coach at HutchCC.
“So proud of you! You were my first hire, I have good taste,” - Diana Couch, colleague from Independence.
“Congratulations, that means you have been a great coach for a long, long, LONG time!” - Joe Tanno, father of two former players, Jenn and Jamie.
“Coach!! That’s so awesome!! Way to go!” Su-
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