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October 22, 2021

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Laci Sutton writes about how coaches need to address mental health

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More Kansas urban legends to seek and explore.

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Brooke Greene talks about what to expect for a baby’s gender reveal.

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Sticker shock is a good way to describe how freshmen feel when they first play for soccer coach Sammy Lane

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The hunt for Hamburger Man By Braedon Martin Staff writer

According to local legend - and almost every article describing the scariest urban legends of Kansas deep in the woodlands of Sand Hills State Park, hides the elusive Hamburger Man. However, it seems that asking many people in the Hutchinson area brings up a different issue. “What’s the Hamburger Man?” It seems that this so-called “scariest urban legend” is only known about through the articles describing them, however, even these are inconsistent. According to Amanda Rees’ The Great Plains Region, Hamburger Man’s name comes from his horrifically disfigured face. However, other sources say this is because of his unique method of killing, which consists of either kidnapping or outright killing his victims with either an axe, a curved knife, or even a full on hook hand, before dragging him to his shack within the woodlands of Sand Hills State Park - located at 4257 E 56th Av.,, before grinding them up into hamburger meat. Finding detailed information about Hamburger Man is difficult however, due to lack of eyewitness evidence, and the overall age of the legend. The legend of Hamburger Man seems to have first appeared in the 1950s, so even if he was real, he likely isn’t up and kicking anymore. Even just wandering the Sand Hills Woodland Trail for a few hours brought no further evidence, except a random lawn seat within the woods, which is far from what any would consider conclusive evidence. To put it lengthily, even if it’s a local legend, nobody actually knows much about Hamburger Man, and the story itself is hard enough to come by in its short form, let alone conclusive evidence. Hamburger Man could be flipping burgers at McDonald’s for all anyone knows, and this urban legend may well remain obscure for as long as it continues to persist. Regardless, you should be more afraid of natural wildlife, such as snakes and deer, if you wander the trails of Sand Hills, less so than the tale of Hamburger Man. But who knows, maybe he’s been waiting for a special victim like you? Graphic design by Rachel Wilson

Legend of Sinkhole Sam By Connor Keating Staff writer

Photo by Braedon Martin A suspicious chair is spotted in the woods at Sandhills State Park. Is it Hamburger Man’s?

Upcoming events Oct. 27 —Volleyball vs. Barton at the Hutchinson Sports Arena at 6 p.m. Oct. 29— HutchCC Recruitment Day, No Day Classes Nov. 3 — Volleyball vs. Reg VI First Round at 6 p.m. Nov. 24- Nov. 26 — Thanksgiving Break, College Closed

Over the years there have been many legends, tales, and even photographs, of sea serpents, living plesiosaurs, and other sea monsters. But the idea of one of these fabled beasts living in Kansas? Sounds far fetched. Long ago, Kansas was a great sea filled with many of the most dangerous sea creatures to ever live. From the 18-foot Xiphactinus, to the 45-foot-long Tylosaurus, you wouldn’t want to have swam in Kansas before it became the grass covered plain it is today. So is it that hard to believe somehow one of these prehistoric monsters managed to survive the extinction? Yes. Still though, Kansas has a number of tales of monsters lurking in its waterways. Many Native American tribes tell stories of such creatures. The Arapaho have a legend about a horned serpent called the Hiitacabiit, and the Sauk, Fox, and Potawatomi tribes tell tales of the Maneto, a giant serpent that was described as a man eater. In the 1920’s, there were reports of fishermen seeing some kind of serpent in the Inman area. Then one fateful day in 1952, a pair of Mennonite boys, Albert Neufeld and George Regehr, sighted the beast swimming in the Big Sinkhole; Neufeld took two shots at the creature, but they didn’t seem to affect it.

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Later that same year a story was published in The Salina Journal written by Ernest Alva Dewey, however Dewey was known for writing satirical pieces, making fun of these sorts of sightings. He had once written an article about UFO sightings, and claimed they were actually because of a Kansas dragon called the “ball-tailed snickelhoopus.” Likewise, he went out to Inman in search of the beast, and claimed he went with a Dr. Erasmus P. Quattlebaum. The totally real doctor told him that the creature was actually a “foopengerkle,” the most extinct of extinct animals in Kansas, that live in subterranean caverns. He also said the creatures were herbivorous. From then, through the early 1950s, people were drawn to the sinkhole to see if they could get a glimpse of the creature known as “Sinkhole Sam”. The beast is generally described as being wormlike. It’s said to be 15 feet long, and about as big around as a tire. Eyewitnesses have also stated Sam has a “non-snakelike” grin. Think of the movie “Tremors”. The Hutchinson Collegian deployed its own team to try and find “Sinkhole Sam”, but evidently it was a little too cold that day for giant snake-worm monsters. The Big Sinkhole is southeast of Inman, right See Sinkhole, Page 5

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Have a fun and safe Halloween

Ghost haunting season is upon us

Let’s get spooky! It’s that time of year where the weather is finally becoming bearable and the best clothes are coming out. Not only that but one of the best holidays is quickly approaching - Halloween. Halloween is the one day out of the year you can dress up (almost) however you want without any judgement. Be sure to be respectful of different cultures while dressing up. A costume does not give you a free pass on being offensive. Don’t dress in other cultures as a “costume” or paint yourself to be a different race. If you want to dress as a character that’s a different race, just use their outfit. No need to paint your skin and there’s certainly no need to be offensive. As long as you’re mindful of these simple rules, go out, dress up and have yourself a spooky evening. Just because you’re an adult, doesn’t mean you’re too old to dress up. Dress up, even if it’s just to go to Dillion’s or Walmart. Also be safe if you choose to go to parties. Just because it’s a spooky holiday, it doesn’t mean you need to have a real scare. Go in groups, and if you can’t, always let people you trust know the exact location you’re going to be at. Have your trusted persons number written on you and have your medical information on your phone if possible. If someone you know happens to drink too much, lay them on their side. At the end of the day, Halloween is about having fun. Be safe, have fun, and dress up.

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Coaches need to improve understanding mental health Athletics are at the center of but also where she felt her physmany individuals’ lives, whether ical health and well-being were as spectators or participants. put at risk. I have been involved in softball, In mid-September we watched volleyball, and cheerleading, and numerous Olympic gymnasts love watching numerous other from Team USA speak out in trial sports. against team doctor Larry Nassar. Many student-athletes have These athletes suffered years of been involved in their sport for a abuse and are so brave in making good majority of their life. It can their voices heard. become a part of their identity. I have known high school athHowever, there is one thing that letes who planned to further their can turn their greatest passion into athletic careers in college but left their worst nightmare. the sport completely due to negI have heard a number of stoative experiences with coaches. ries recently surrounding poor They put their physical health at coaching. I’m a firm believer that risk to please their coaches. coaches can truly make or break a Stories like these need to be sport for their athletes. discussed far more often. I have seen this As athletes, we put issue among classour trust in these indimates in high school, viduals. In good scecollege athletes, and narios, they can teach even Olympians. us far more than the During the first physical skills needed weekend in October, in our sport. the National Women’s We trust them to Soccer League team help us better ourmembers halted the selves. We trust them gameplay following to keep us accountsexual misconduct able. allegations involving But who is holding Laci Sutton them a coach. accountable? A Garden City There is a huge Community College women’s difference between motivating an basketball athlete recently spoke athlete and tearing them down for out regarding her own experienc- making mistakes. es with the program. There is a huge difference beShe made the decision to leave tween pushing them to their full GCCC to spare her mental and ability and putting their health physical health. Her decision to and safety in danger. transfer schools was approved, It is simply unacceptable. but shortly after beginning the Coaches, if you’re seeing a school year and practicing with lot of turnover in your program, her new team, her privilege to maybe it’s time for some personal play was revoked by GCCC, as reflection. the school did not give her a reBe better, do better for your lease, thereby making her sit out athletes. Set an example for other a year. coaches around you. Start holding Her choice to leave came from yourself and others accountable. . battling physical and emotional abuse from the coaching staff. Laci Sutton is a Nickerson senior studying She discussed situations where she was degraded and humiliated, Nursing. She is the Opinion Page Editor.

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We are six weeks deep into the NFL season and everything seems to be in order. Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are dominating, Aaron Rodgers heads another solid Packers team, Matthew Stafford has turned the Rams into a title contender, and Patrick Mahomes has eight interceptions as the Chiefs sit in last in their division. Wait a minute, let’s back that up. Eight interceptions for Mahomes? The Chiefs are last in the AFC West? I know, I’m just as confused as you are. However, after watching the Chiefs stumble to a 3-3 record to start off this season, I’ve come to some scary realizations as a Chiefs fan, and it isn’t good. With that said, I’m glad you asked what these realizations could possibly mean. Let’s dive in. The Chiefs don’t have a defense. Shocker, I know. Even though the Chiefs are coming off a solid defensive performance where they allowed only 13 points, it was against a mediocre, at best, Washington Football Team. Outside of the Washington game, the Chiefs defense has been battered around and has at times reminded me of another defense from the area (sorry Jayhawks). The secondary is giving up chunk plays, the run defense isn’t great, and the pass rush still hasn’t got to the quarterback by the time I’m done with this article. It reminds me of the 2018 Chiefs team, except one thing is different. The Patrick Mahomes factor is gone - for now. Before everyone starts yelling at me, yes, I still wholeheartedly believe that when No. 15 steps onto the field his team has a chance to win, but that feeling has diminished drastically over these first six games. In 2018, the Chiefs had a terrible defense and still managed to get to the AFC championship game because the rest of the league was trying to figure out how to stop the talent that is Mahomes. This is now Mahomes’ fourth year in the NFL as a

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starter and it shows. There is still plenty of magic when Mahomes steps on the field, but if you give NFL defenses four years to study film, they start to figure some things out. However, if the Chiefs can deliver more on the defensive side of the ball and take pressure off Mahomes and the offense, this team is still very dangerous. The postseason is in doubt. That’s right, I said it. The team that has made two straight Super Bowls and has won five straight division titles may not make the playoffs. Although the 3113 win over Washington has made me feel slightly better about the Chiefs’ playoff hopes, I’m still skeptical. The Chiefs have looked nothing like their usual dominant selves and it’s been hard to watch at times. They let a win against the Ravens slip through their fingers (literally) after a fumble cost them the game, they turned the ball over on their first three offensive possessions in a loss against the Chargers, and they got flat-out embarrassed by the Bills on Sunday Night Football. Even though some fanbases would throw a parade for a 3-3 record (Jacksonville), this particular 3-3 record feels different for the Chiefs. Unless things get shored up on both sides of the ball, I don’t expect to see this Chiefs team competing for the chance to go to a third straight Super Bowl. Although the Chiefs are off to a start that have surprised many, I believe this team is still playoff worthy, but not in its current condition. The 2015 Chiefs were 1-5 through their first six games and finished 11-5, which included a playoff win. If that Chiefs team can turn things around, this one can certainly do so with Mahomes leading the charge.

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The Hutchinson Collegian Friday, October 22, 2021

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Fire Science representatives Harlee Long (left) and Jordyn Vogt are crowned as king and queen during halftime of the Blue Dragon football game.

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Audery Davis and the Hutchinson Community College Spirit Squad perform at the homecoming game against Independence.

Photo by Danae Moser/Collegian Demariyon Houston and Malik Benson celebrate a score against Independence.

Photo by Danae Moser/Collegian Cortez Braham stretches out for the goal line and scores a touchdown in the first half against Independence.

Photo by Danae Moser/Collegian Brooklyn Bleything, a member of the Spirit Squad, looks on during the homcoming game.

The Hutchinson Collegian Friday, October 22, 2021

Urban Legends

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Harrowing haunts of Hutchinson

If you believe in them, ghosts are everywhere. By Jayshaun Jones Staff Writer

Who doesn’t love a good urban legend during the spooky season? Urban legend is defined as a humorous or horrific story or piece of information circulated as though true, especially one purporting to involve someone vaguely related or known to the teller. Most people have heard of an urban legend throughout their lifetime. Whether it’s Bloody Mary, the Illuminati, or the boogeyman most people have heard of these. What about the urban legends in Kansas? Yes, there are some and here is a short laundry list of a few that you may or may not have heard of. Hutchinson Public Library Yes, our very own public library, located at 901 N Main

St., has an urban legend attached to it. Legend has it, Ida Day Holzapfel was the librarian in 1915 ,and some believe she may have never left. Ida left the Hutch library in 1954 to become a catalog librarian for the California Library. Only the thing is, she was killed in a car crash on her first day. Promptly after, her apparition was spotted at the library and has even been rumored to chat with workers in the basement of her old stomping grounds. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check with librarians before venturing in search of Holzapfel. Fox Theater Another Hutch location with a spooky story behind it. Fascinating isn’t it? There have been reports of doors slamming late at night, and seats lift and lower as if somebody was actually sitting in them. Opening their doors at 9 a.m. and closing them at 5 p.m., this is one of those stories that you just have to go to the movies munch on

Courtesy Photo The Hutchinson Public Library is said to be haunted by former librarian Ida Day Holzapfel

some popcorn and just sit and wait. What better first date? Take your partner to the theater at 18 E 1st Ave. and you get a free added bonus of scariness and possibly being possessed Reno County Museum The building located sat 100 S. Walnut St. is more than 100

years old, so it’s had plenty of time to collect spirits as well as dust. There were several deaths reported throughout the years at the Rosemont Apartment Building, which eventually became part of the Reno County Museum. Former staff and visitors have reported hearing strange

noises from the building as well as seeing an apparition of a little girl in a white dress. So not only do you get to learn about historical events, bring an Ouija board and get a first-hand lesson from spirits who actually lived during the times. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Haunting household in northeast Kansas Atchison houses Kansas’ most haunted location. By Maegan Vincent Staff Writer

The Sallie House, located in the northwest Kansas town of Atchison, is being credited as one of the most haunted houses in America.

Built in the mid-1800s, it is believed to be haunted by a little girl named Sallie, who died in the house due to complications in a surgery related to appendicitis when it served as a local physician’s office, while he and his family lived on the upper floor. The doctor began cutting Sallie before the anesthesia had time to take full effect, worried her appendix would burst. She died on the operating table. The public became aware of the house in the mid-1990s, when it was rented to a young couple, Tony and

Debra Pickman. At first, their experiences were harmless - their dog seemed to growl at nothing, objects like the remote or car keys would move on their own, and unexplained voices. Things soon turned violent, however, as a series of vicious attacks on the husband began. He would find scratches and bruises on his chest or abdomen that weren’t there before, objects would visibly move as he neared, and the room where the local physician’s operating room was turned cold each

time he entered. After extensive investigations by the Kansas Paranormal Group, it was discovered that Sallie was not the only ghost haunting the home, but also a middle-aged woman (who is credited with some of the more frightening attacks). The wife and baby were never physically harmed by any ‘spirits’. Although no one living occupies the house, it is still open to the public. People who wish to can take tours, and - if you’re brave enough - even stay the night.

The Hutchinson Collegian Friday, October 22, 2021

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Mother’s intuition As a mother’s baby bump begins to grow and the little kicks start to take her by surprise, more and more curiosity arises as to whether there is a little boy on the way or a little girl. Most mothers discover the gender of their baby at their 20-week appointment. This appointment is one of the most important ones, and the most nerve-racking, as the sonogram can pick up any visible abnormalities. With hopefulness and bets placed on whether there’s a boy or a girl in there, and fearfulness to see anything wrong with the baby, it is a big day for a mother. At my 20-week appointment, I chose to have the gender of the baby only told to my mom, who went with me. I looked away and the nurse wrote across the screen what the gender was, and put that photo in a separate envelope for my mom to use to plan my gender reveal the week after. When I first found out that I was pregnant, I wanted a girl. However, later on, after my 10-week sonogram, I came upon the conclusion that I was having a boy. I grew more and more excited about dinosaurs, sport-themed onesies, and seeing the color blue at my gender reveal. I told everyone it was that mother’s intuition and it was set in stone that I would have a boy. I even placed a bet with a friend for $25, as he swore it would be a girl and has never guessed wrong on the gender of a baby. At my gender reveal, plenty of friends and family showed up. My mom and friends made two balloon towers, one pink, and one blue. It was our form of a guessing game. The idea was to pop whichever color balloon the guest did NOT think I was having. Whichever tower stood tall with the most balloons was the crowd’s guess. Once their balloon had been popped, they were to choose the pin that represented whichever gender they did think I was having. Therefore, if the

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guest popped the blue balloon, they would wear a pink pin, as they were for Team Girl. I watched as all of the blue balloons got popped, keeping the pink tower standing, and told everyone to prepare to be incorrect. The time came to reveal whether my baby was a boy or a girl. I was so nervous, but I knew I would be happy regardless of the gender of my baby. With a strong head, I went in front of the crowd with a confetti cannon in hand, ready to see a cloud of blue. My little sister stood up there with me with the other cannon. My mom counted down, the guests were recording, and my sister’s cannon went off before mine did. My jaw instantly dropped as I struggled to register that the confetti was pink! I finally got mine to go off and immediately asked my mom if that was right. Absolutely shocked, I started to reimagine the life I would have with my baby, who would now likely be interested in unicorns and dresses. However, being my child, I also imagined a little tomboy, just like me.

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Esports endurance A kick in the shorts for Blue Dragon punter By Cole Deutschendorf Staff Writer Photo by Shelby Spreier/Collegian HutchCC Esports player Trevor Beaird plays Call of Duty: Cold War. By Colton Fast Staff Writer

As the Hutchinson Community College Esports teams continue on through the grind of the regular season, teams are destined to have different outcomes. The following is the records and rankings of all active Blue Dragon Esports teams, for their groups. ● Valorant: 1-3, ranked seventh ● Super Smash Bros: 3-1, ranked third ● NBA2K21: 4-0, ranked first ● COD Cold War Crimson team 2-3, ranked eighth ● COD Cold War Blue team 4-1, ranked second ● Rocket League 0-5, ranked ninth ● Rainbow Six Siege 2-2, ranked fifth ● Overwatch 1-2, ranked sixth This means changed game plans, other types of strategy being adjusted and maybe even personnel switches might be coming soon. Christyn Howard, a Cold War Crimson, Valorant and Warzone player, responding

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along 10th Ave, smack dab in the middle of nowhere. Perfectly isolated for a cryptid. The grass around the sinkhole is tall, and the area looks generally untouched. While no serpents were sighted, a strange path of bedded down grass leading down a steep incline and to the water’s

to what adjustments need to be made to the teams said, “The play styles are very raw compared to people who have played years with a select group. Communication is improving, which is a big step in the right direction. I love my teams and they’re like family to me. We just need to work on our own skills at times, and learn to adapt to each other’s skills as well.” Adjustments like this are easier said than done and don’t happen overnight. Like with any sport, Esports need to have a team captain that knows what they’re doing. “It makes or breaks the team, I’m going to be honest ... they not only have to be able to play and control the team. But they also need to be able to help the team when needed. We all have bad days and I personally want to be there for all of my teammates.” So much goes into managing a team that goes unseen and unappreciated. Nonetheless the season goes on and it will be interesting to see how the teams adjust from now on. edge was found. Is there a logical explanation for this, like a raccoon, deer, or even duck hunters? Or maybe … just maybe, it was “Sinkhole Sam”. In 1967 around October, the story of a 20 foot serpent killing a calf, dragging it to Kingman County Lake, and then devouring it, began to spread. Through the late 1960s many attempts to find the calf killer were made, but none were successful, and the story fell into obscurity.

There are many different positions in football, all of them important. Some positions get more credit than others, whether it’s quarterbacks or wide receivers on the offensive side, or defensive backs and linebackers on the defensive side. But one aspect of football is often neglected - special teams. Special teams is one of the most important parts of football, and one of the most vilified positions within special teams are punters. They are almost never talked about unless they are doing a poor job, essentially never getting credit for the work that they put in off and on the field. Alfonso Deleon is a sophomore from Shreveport, Louisiana, and is currently the starting punter for the Hutchinson Community College football team. Deleon transferred from Southern Arkansas University to HutchCC in an effort to see himself be utilized more. He has made an impact as a punter this year, including being named the Jayhawk Conference special teams player of the week for his performance against Garden City, in which he punted nine times, averaging over 40 yards per punt and downing four punts inside the 20yard line. He said that winning that award has only driven him to work harder. “It helps a lot with my confidence. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to focus on punting specifically, so it was exciting, and it definitely motivates me to work harder,” Deleon said. For Deleon, the biggest challenge

of punting are the mental challenges that present itself. In the Blue Dragons game against Independence, he struggled in the first half, partly due to the wind. “Since I was punting against the wind, my confidence wasn’t that high,” Deleon said. “But as the game went on, I knew I had to get over that and do something for the team, and that’s what I ended up doing.” More than anything else, Deleon wants people to know that punting is not an easy position to perfect. “It really takes a lot of practice to be good. Not everyone can hit the same consistent ball,” he said. Special teams coordinator Andrew Krause says that the biggest quality HutchCC looks for in punters is their dependability. “A guy establishes himself as being dependable in his work ethic and his work habits and his practice habits,” Krause said. “If you don’t have a dependable punter, you’re setting yourself up for failure.” Krause thinks that punters need to be more appreciated. “It takes a lot of courage to be a punter. You’ve got guys running full speed at you trying to block the punt, so you have to be brave,” he said. Krause will continue to push Deleon into being the best version of himself, and is proud of the player he is becoming. “Character wise, his work ethic is his best quality. He works very hard at all of those little things, like receiving the ball, getting it handled, getting the right grip,” Krause said. Deleon hopes to continue his strong play for the remainder of the season, and show everyone why punters deserve more respect as people and as players.

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The Hutchinson Collegian Friday, October 22, 2021

Athlete of the week

(Oct. 10-16) Davion Westmoreland, Football

Photo by Lee Wellman/Collegian Hutchinson Community College soccer coach Sammy Lane addresses his team during the Blue Dragons game against Garden City at the Salthawk Sports Complex.

No horsing around: Sammy Lane fuels Blue Dragon soccer By Ben Short Staff writer

Catching a women’s soccer game is always a must at Hutchinson Community College, and not only for the fact that the Blue Dragons are often contenders. This year, the Blue Dragons are 6-5-1 overall and 5-5-1 in the Jayhawk Conference, and they’ve played well in some tough games. But some of the better entertainment is for the man that’s pulling the strings from the sideline. Yes, Blue Dragons coach Sammy Lane is a big attraction at these soccer games, and it’s credited to his loud coaching style. When fans go to these games, they can expect a lot of colorful language, clever one-liners, and kicking anything and everything in his path on the sideline. “Sticker shock” is the phrase that comes

to mind when Lane talks about freshmen coming into his program. It takes some time for them to adjust to Lane’s coaching style. “At least a year, it wasn’t too bad last year because we had all fall and didn’t play until the spring,” Lane said about how long it takes for freshmen to get used to his style. “But for the kids that come in now, it’s very difficult because they’re used to being told everything is good, and ‘oh, nice try,’ and then they come here and they’re told when it is not good.” As a coach, Lane doesn’t sugarcoat when he talks about his coaching methods to new recruits. “When I recruit I tell them, I’m incredibly demanding. I’m gonna tell you when you’re good and I’m gonna tell you when you’re bad,” Lane said. “I’m not for everybody. This is a demanding place. We expect you to do things as good as you can, as hard as you can all the time. If you aren’t, you’re gonna get told about it.”

After players spend more time with Lane, they learn it’s for their own good and he wants the best for them. “I was very shocked (at first),” said sophomore Lani Dickinson, an England native. “I have never had a coach like him but he says the right things.” It’s safe to say that the Blue Dragons have warmed up to the loud voice and wisecracks that are Sammy Lane. Their coach tends to be sarcastic with them, and this is what keeps practices and pregame light and they can joke around with each other. Freshman Hadlie Lowe, one of the top players in the conference, said her favorite saying Lane uses is “when he tells us to kill someone” when he gets fired up and wants them to be physical. The soccer is good at the Salthawk Sports Complex, but so are the sideline antics of coach Sammy Lane.

The week: Westmoreland led a tremendous defensive effort in the Blue Dragons’ 20-7 win at High- Westmoreland land, which improved the Blue Dragons to 3-3. Westmoreland was one of two Blue Dragons with a team-leading nine tackles, and he added two quarterback sacks for a loss of 19 yards, three tackles for a loss for 20 yards, and he added one quarterback hurry. The Blue Dragons allowed just 248 yards, 56 of which came on on Highland’s one scoring drive late inthe fourth quarter. The season: Westmoreland, a sophomore from Griffin, Ga., has registered 37 tackles in six games. He has added 3.5 quarterback sacks and has forced one fumble. His most tackles in a single game came in Oct. 2 at Garden City when Westmoreland had 10 tackles. He has registered nine tackles or more three times this season.

Lowe provides heroics for HutchCC soccer By Aubreigh Heck Online Editor

Defenders fear her, forwards wish to be her and goalies tremble when they see Hutchinson Community College’s No. 13, Hadlie Lowe, prepare to score a goal for the Blue Dragon women’s soccer team. Lowe, a Wichita freshman, has made herself a defender magnet. Teams mark her, meaning they make sure she is always covered. Lowe gives teams reasons to be worried when she has possession of the ball, and it reflects on her stats. She is No. 3 in the Jayhawk Conference in goals scored with 12, and No. 4 in shots with 55. She also leads the conference with game-winning goals, at six. She leads the Blue Dragons in all previously mentioned categories. With her high goal count, Lowe is no stranger to high expectations. “Sometimes it’s scary. Sometimes I feel like everyone expects me to score all the goals,” Lowe said. “It is a team sport, so obviously that can not happen.”

While Lowe is a team player, she appreciates the acknowledgement of her hard work. “It’s pretty awesome coming in and having recognition for all my hard work I put in,” Lowe said. Playing against competitors she knew while growing up is a highlight for Lowe’s college career too, “It is cool seeing some girls I have played with all my life,” said Lowe, who played club for the Lynx and high school at Kapaun Mount Carmel. “They would be on other teams, and now they are on other college teams.” Lowe also cited playing with and against international students as something she enjoys about the college experience, “It’s cool to be playing against people from other countries, you know? Some of my best friends here are from Ireland and England,” Lowe said. “I never would have thought that that would be something that would happen to me.” Lowe and the Blue Dragons have one game left this season, against Dodge City Community College. The last time HutchCC took on Dodge City, Hadlie Lowe scored her first hat trick of the season, and Hutch-

Photo by HutchCC Sports Information Hadlie Lowe (facing) celebrates after scoring a goal at the Salthawk Sports Complex.

CC claimed victory with a 4-2 final score. The Blue Dragons look to finish 7-5-1 overall.

Blue Dragon sports schedules, results. All home games, events in caps. Cross country

Sept. 3, TERRY MASTERSON TWILIGHT CLASSIC Sept. 18, at Muthama-Rodgers Invitational, North Newton, 10:45 p.m. Oct. 2, at Chili Pepper Classic, Fayetteville Ark. Oct. 9, at Fort Hays State Tiger Open, Victoria, 9:45 p.m. Oct. 30, at Region 6 championships, Colby Nov. 13, at NJCAA Championships, Richmond, Va.

Football

Sept. 4, at Coffeyville, L 17-10 Sept. 11, BUTLER, L 43-23 Sept. 25, FORT SCOTT, W 55-6 Oct. 2, at Garden City, W 24-16 Oct. 9, INDEPENDENCE, L 33-28 Oct. 16, at Highland, W 20-7 Oct. 23, at Dodge City, 1 p.m.

Oct. 30, first-round playoffs, TBA

Golf

Sept. 27-28, at Missouri Southern Fall Invitational, Monkey Island, Okla., tied first Oct. 4-5, at West Texas A&M, Amarillo, Texas, fourth Oct. 11-12, at Midwestern State Fall Classic, Wichita Falls, Texas, second Nov. 4-5, at NJCAA National Preview, Odessa, Texas

Soccer

Aug. 20, at Western Wyoming, W 1-0 Sept. 1, at Barton, L 2-1 Sept. 4, JOHNSON COUNTY, L 1-0 Sept. 8, at Garden City, W 2-0 Sept. 11, at Butler, L 5-0 Sept. 15, COWLEY, L 4-2 Sept. 18, at Coffeyville, W 2-1 Sept. 22, at Dodge City, W 4-2 Oct. 6, BARTON, T 0-0

Oct. 9, KANSAS CITY, W 3-2 Oct. 13, GARDEN CITY, W 2-1 Oct. 16, at Cowley, L 3-0 Oct. 20, DODGE CITY, W 5-0 Oct. 23, at Neosho County, 2 p.m.

Volleyball

Aug. 23, OTTAWA JV, W 3-1 Sept. 1, CLOUD COUNTY, W 3-2 Sept. 3, at McCook, Neb., Tournament; vs. Otero, Colo, W 3-0; vs. North Platte, Neb., W 3-2 Sept. 4, at McCook, Neb., Tournament, vs. McCook, L 3-1; vs. Iowa Western, L 3-0 Sept. 6, at Butler, L 3-0 Sept. 8, GARDEN CITY, W 3-0 Sept. 10, at Grizzly Classic, El Dorado; vs.Neosho County, W 3-2; vs. Rose State, Okla., W 3-0 Sept. 11, at Grizzly Classic, El Dorado, vs. Trinity Valley, Texas, L 3-1 Sept. 13, at Colby, L 3-1 Sept. 15, DODGE CITY, L 3-1

Sept. 17, BLUE DRAGON CLASSIC; vs. Trinity Valley, W 3-0; vs. Jefferson, Mo., W 3-1 Sept. 18, BLUE DRAGON CLASSIC, vs. Laramie County, Wyo., W 3-0; vs. Missouri StateWest Plains, L 3-0 Sept. 20, at Garden City, W 3-0 Sept. 22, PRATT, W 3-0 Sept. 24, at Barton, L 3-1 Sept. 28, at Seward County, L 3-0 Oct. 2, at Cloud County, W 3-2; vs. Highland, W 3-1 Oct. 6, SEWARD COUNTY, L 3-0 Oct. 8-9, at Missouri State-West Plains, L 3-0; vs. Jefferson, Mo., W 3-0; vs. Tyler, Texas, L 3-0; vs. Trinity Valley, Texas, W 3-0 Oct. 13, COLBY, W 3-1 Oct. 18, at Dodge City, L 3-1 Oct. 20, BUTLER, L 3-0 Oct. 23, at Pratt, 2 p.m. Oct. 27, BARTON, 6 p.m.