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Screenshot compilation/Collegian The Collegian and other HutchCC accounts have seen links to purported Blue Dragon game livestreams come across social media feeds. Officials warn that these links are fraudulent and clicking them may lead to leaking private information.

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Streaming services can be a simple and inexpensive way to watch live events from a computer, phone or tablet. With that being said, these services also can bring about fear, anxiety, and a feeling of invasion on a person’s private information.

Recently, there have been multiple reports of a streaming service that has been offering video of NJCAA sporting events, including events at Hutchinson Community College, that have made college administrators feel that sense of fear and confusion.

On Facebook there was a post with a link to watch the Blue Dragon volleyball team play Colby from services called Filem and Ajag Sports.

Another post from Ben Sports let fans know that they could watch the Blue Dragon men’s basketball team take on Dodge City, if they click on their link.

The Collegian was tagged and requested to co-host each stream. The Collegian has ignored all such requests.

Denny Stoecklein, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Hutchinson Community College, is urging fans to resist the urge to click on these links and be wary of them.

“Our concern is motivated by the suspicious nature of the posts,” Stoecklein said, “prompting us to issue the reminder that one should make sure they are linking to our events only from an official HutchCC source.”

While it is not known the dangers these services could provide, there have been speculations that the links could

cause a virus, which raises even more concerns. And, according to Stoecklein, HutchCC isn’t the only school affected by these streaming services.

“We are aware of dozens of other schools throughout the country that are experiencing this same issue,” Stoecklein said. “Most, if not all, of the instances we’ve seen are utilizing the NJCAA logo, and it is our understanding the NJCAA legal counsel has been working with Facebook to try and remedy.”

Christopher Parker, President and CEO of the NJCAA posted a message on Twitter to fellow NJCAA members, stating, “It has come to our attention that a variety of companies have made spurious efforts via Facebook and Twitter to reflect a partnership with the NJCAA and/or NJCAA member institutions in an attempt to acquire credit card information and payment in exchange for access to NJCAA streams.”

Parker also said that these links are “fraudulent” and that institutions should “take immediate action.”

Taking immediate action is exactly what’s been done at HutchCC, with the college blocking these streaming service pages and reporting them to Facebook, as well as declining any invitation for the college to co-host an upcoming event. Despite the fact that most of these instances have appeared on the main college Facebook page, they have been happening on other platforms as well, all the more reason to be aware of these links and only use reliable sources, such as Hutchinson Community College, Blue Dragon Sports, the NJCAA or the KJCCC.

What’s to celebrate about March? Plenty

By Zariah Best Staff Writer

First Friday of the month Employee Appreciation Day This holiday first arrived on calendars in 1995. Workman Publishing created Employee Appreciation Day as a way of focusing the attention of all employees, in all industries on employee recognition. As long as you get a paycheck, you should be recognized today.

March 8 Int’l Working Women’s Day It’s sponsored by the UN.

The origins of this holiday goes back to the late 1800’s and early 1900s. It came from the women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. Celebrate the women at your jobs, schools, in your life.

March 12 Plant a Flower Day Blossom today, everyone.

Gardening is a great hobby.

It’s enjoyed by millions of people, old and young alike.

It’s a hobby that virtually everyone can participate in, regardless of age, and health.

It’s argued when exactly this day is, but it’s most often said to be the introduction of spring and shows up on calendars most often on March 12.

March 14 National Potato Chip Day Crunch bad vibes out of your life with potato chips.

August 24, 1853 the “Saratoga chip” was invented by Chef George Crum because of picky and unhappy customers and this American classic blossomed. This oily classic should be honored on this glorious day.

March 20 UN Int’l Day of Happiness

Photo by Zariah Best/Collegian March 12 is Plant a Flower Day

Upcoming events Mar. 5 — “Spring Sing Concert,” Concert Chorale and Vocal Jaz at B.J. Warner Recital Hall, 7-9 p.m.

Mar. 6 — Baseball vs. Coffeyville, Hobbart-Detter Field, 1 p.m.

Mar. 7 — HutchCC Symphony’s “Sunday in the Zoo with Winds” Free with suggested donation at Hutch Zoo, 3 p.m.

Mar. 10 — Women’s and men’s basketball vs. Barton CC Hutchinson Sports Arena, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Smile, because it’s the UN international day of happiness.

The United Nations created and celebrates this holiday annually, as a way to “recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world”. Every year, the UN issues a theme for this day. In 2020, the theme was “Happy Together”.

So although we’re in a pandemic, don’t forget to cherish your loved ones and

call them. Make each other smile, appreciate time and life itself.

March 20 National Corndog Day Nobody clearly knows who invented the corndog, but we know they’re delicious, cheap, and a fun filled meal.

Whether you go out buying them or make them in the comfort of your home, It will be a good time. A corny time.

March 23 National Chip and Dip Day Snacking habits are valid on this day. This day was most likely created by the snack food industry. Don’t forget National Potato Chip Day, and this holiday is to recognize other chips like corn or tortilla chips. Enjoy this tasty treat along with some salsa, bean dip or queso.

March 31 National Crayon Day Color everything joyful.

In 1902, the Crayola brand arrived on the scene and the world of crayons changed.

The happenings around campus

College Student Weather Report Friday High: 61; Low 36 Coudy with a chance of zero sun Saturday High: 63; Low 39 Website says “pleasant,” whatever that means Sunday High: 63; Low 42 Look out for tumbleweeds, they’re a-comin’ Weather source: accuweather.com

This day can be a bittersweet, because Crayola has retired 50 colors, most often on this day. Take time to relive childhood or help create someone else’s.

Photo by Kyran Crist/ Collegian Leslie Grajeda, Collegian Staff Writer, celebrates both National Potato Chip Day and International Day of Happiness early.

The events are two lesser known holidays celebrated in March.

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Falling in LaLa love Columnist

Laci Sutton I have many titles.

To name a few, I’m a daughter, I’m a sister, I’m a friend, I’m a classmate, I’m a coworker.

But my absolute favorite names come from the voice of the cutest, sassiest 2-year old I have ever met.

To my beautiful niece I am known as “LaLa”.

I love my family, but I never knew I could love someone as much as I love her. Cheesy right?

From the moment I found out my sister was pregnant, this little girl had me wrapped around her finger.

I couldn’t wait to watch her grow up. I was ready to go to all of her school concerts, take her out for a girls day, and give her all the sugar she could ask for.

When she was born it was like the world stopped. Nothing else mattered. Not the classes I had that day, not any test I had coming up, nothing. All that mattered was this beautiful, tiny little girl who had the world ahead of her.

Over the last two years this crazy girl has made my life so much brighter.

I was there for her first steps. I’ve shared movie nights, dance parties, and the occasional ice creams.

She’s only 2-years

old, and she has already changed my life for the better.

I have pretty bad anxiety. My family would probably say that’s an understatement. When I’m struggling or having a rough day, I can FaceTime my niece, or go visit her, and my mood instantly changes. She motivates me to keep going, no matter how hard it gets.

Everytime I see her smiling face or hear her running down the hall screaming my name when I walk in the door, I’m reminded why I’m doing what I’m doing.

Nursing school is hard.

Adulting is hard. I continue to push myself so I can set an example for her. I continue to work hard so I can be there for her when she needs me.

My niece means the absolute world to me.

I’m sure most aunts and uncles would agree with

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me, but there’s something special about the bond between aunts and uncles and their nieces and nephews.

I can count on her to make my days 100 times

brighter, and I hope as she grows up, she can count on me to do the same.

I mean, she already knows if she wants anything and her parents say

“No”, Aunt LaLa is more than likely going to say “Yes.” Laci “Aunt LaLa” Sutton is a Nickerson junior in the nursing program.

Legislative attacks against trans people: disgusting and dangerous The Kansas Legislature is considering a bill to ban transgender girls and women from participating in female sports, adding to the recent slew of anti-trans bills in several states. Unlike what its proponents argue, Senate Bill 208 would not “create fairness in women’s sports.” Instead, it is a disgusting attack on a marginalized community that will undoubtedly lead to further bullying of trans children, who already face unconscionably high suicide rates due to harassment and discrimination.

Under this proposed law, if an undefined and hypothetical “dispute regarding a student’s sex” occurs, schools would have to “verify the student’s biological sex” through a healthcare professional’s physical examination of “the student’s reproductive anatomy (or) genetic makeup.” Doing so would be ridiculously invasive of all students, trans or not, who just want to enjoy school athletics and competition.

Women’s sports are not “being threatened,” as the bill’s sponsor said.

Other proponents used this argument here and in several other state legislatures with similar policy debates.

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Sam Bailey Stop underestimating softball.

Softball players all around the world are tired of hearing about how “softball isn’t a sport,” “softball is easier than baseball,” “anyone can play softball,” and even more degrading comments.

The quickest way to

Anti-trans athlete arguments tend to fall into two categories: being born with male characteristics gives transgender women an unfair advantage, and that boys may “pretend” to be trans to compete with women.

According to NCAA’s 2011 Inclusion of Transgender Student-Athletes handbook, “these assumptions are not well-founded.”

First of all, trans people do not transition on a whim. Soul searching, coming out, and presenting as who they truly are is time-extensive and difficult, especially if they face backlash from family members, teachers, coaches, and society at large.

The trope of an epidemic of boys faking being trans to play on the girl’s team is just that, a non-factual trope.

It is not the lived experience of actual trans individuals.

Secondly, “the assumption that a transgender woman competing on a

women’s team would have a competitive advantage outside the range of performance and competitive advantage or disadvantage that already exists among female athletes is not supported by evidence,” according to the handbook.

Olympics teams have allowed transgender competitors since 2004, and the NCAA followed suit in 2011. The only controversy these decisions have sparked came from transphobic, clickbaity news sites and individuals, not a consensus of medical experts or athletes.

The only “threats” occurring here are against the existence of trans people.

Kansas once banned same-sex marriage in its state constitution. 2015’s Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision overruled that ban. If this transphobic garbage passes, it will face the same fate. The question before us now is, at what cost?

How much more harassment will

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trans kids endure? How much time and taxpayer dollars wasted on legislating a solution in search of a problem? On legal fees when courts inevitably strike it down for Title IX violations?

During the bill’s hearing last week, Kendall Hawkins, a special education teacher and transgender woman, said she empathized with the loss of trans kids to violence and suicide.

“I don’t just feel their loss, I experience it,” she powerfully testified to the committee. “I’m tired of standing at candlelight vigils. I’m tired of burying trans kids. Why aren’t you?”

Thankfully, organizations are working to protect transgender youth and further LGBT rights in Kansas. GLSEN Kansas creates LGBT-safe school environments, and Equality Kansas advocates for anti-discriminatory policies and education.

Both groups deserve engagement and support for their important work.

Aaron Strain is a Hutchinson student studying journalism.

They are the Collegian’s Opinion Page Editor.

Softball: Harder hitting than baseball

get on a softball player’s bad side is to argue that baseball is harder than softball or even that it’s the same thing.

Baseball is a completely different sport and many people - including scientists - will and have argued that softball is actually harder.

Let’s get into some of the arguments, shall we?

One of the basic points many people bring forward is that baseball pitchers throw harder than softball pitchers, but when you break it down, it tells a different story.

In baseball, a 95 mph fastball will cross the plate in 0.425 seconds after leaving the pitchers hand, while a 60 mph softball pitch takes 0.38 seconds.

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This means that the reaction time is about the same with softball actually being a little shorter.

Your next point may then be that the ball is bigger in softball, which is fair, except that actually makes it harder to hit square. A baseball is 9 - 9 ¼ inches in circumference while a softball’s circumference is 12 inches. When looking at these balls, the center is the same size but the extra space is bigger on a softball. This means that it is harder to find the center of the ball and it allows for more popups and ground balls to be hit while in baseball, the batter may have just missed the ball if they didn’t hit it in the center and gotten another pitch

to hit square.

With all this being said, it’s important to remember that the barrel of the bat is larger in baseball, creating more surface area for a smaller ball to hit. Along with the size of the ball making it harder to hit a softball square, it also changes how hard it is to throw and spin the ball.

The average length of a man’s hand in the United States is 7.6 inches while a woman’s average hand length is 6.8 inches.

You need to use your fingers to spin the balls and having a larger hand means the palm can be off the ball, making it easier to throw the ball harder and with more spin. When the ball is stuffed into the palm, it can get stuck and won’t

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be able to peel off the fingers as well.

Another point to keep in mind is that the average time it takes a batter to reach first base from home in baseball is 4.3 seconds while in softball it’s 3.3 -3.5 seconds.

This means the fielders have less time to throw the runner out in softball.

If a ball is bobbled on the infield in baseball, the player can usually recover and still get the batter out at first. In softball, once you bobble a ball, the chances of getting the runner out is almost zero.

All of these points are just the beginning of why softball is a legitimate sport that shouldn’t be in baseball’s shadow.

Other points include a flatter slope of the ball’s

flight path during a pitch in softball, how softball is a faster running game in general, more runners finding ways to get into a scoring position in softball because of things like the differences in stealing bases, a lack of technologies and scientific studies on how best to play and move, and much more.

So next time someone tries discounting softball, instead of agreeing, have the conversation and help us bring some much deserved respect into the game from the rest of the sporting world.

Sam Bailey is a Pilot Grove, Mo., sophomore studying journalism. She is the Collegian’s Editor In Chief and a pitcher for the Blue Dragons.

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‘Food for the soul’

By Sarah Newberry Staff Writer

Christian Soup Ministry Inc., a soup kitchen on 301 East 3rd in Hutch, had humble beginnings but has impacted the community ever since. And it has made an impact for the better. It all started in 1984 when it began holding Bible classes.

But, they found out that people were coming hungry, so they started passing out meals. They bought the building with the soup kitchen now, but it was still more than handing out food to those in need.

“They wanted to feed them food for the soul, as well as their stomachs,” says Stanley Murdock, who is the soup kitchen’s director.

The soup kitchen on is more than a place that hands out food. The soup kitchen also serves as a church on Sunday and holds Sunday school as well. It is also a place where the people who volunteer or come to get food feel welcome.

Many of the volunteers like helping there, and even Murdock enjoys her job as well.

“I enjoy my job. I love being her. I do,” says Murdock.

You might think that the soup kitchen is only for the poor, but Murdock begs to differ. It is a place for all, and you don’t have to be in poverty to use the ministry’s services.

There are other services that the soup kitchen provides as well.

It has a clothing bank that includes clothes, dishes, towels, and more.

The soup kitchen also has a food bank. Every Monday, it has a big giveaway of milk or any other item that a sponsor provides. One hundred three churches around Hutchinson support the soup kitchen, and

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Kroger is a big supporter. Kroger donates half gallons of milk. There are also many other supporters of the soup kitchen too - for example, other companies or the general community.

Each church takes a turn in preparing the meal provided that day.

On a recent Saturday, it was Faith Chapel Community Church. Then, volunteers help package the meals and put them together. It used to be that they served the meal in the upper portion of the building to people in the dining room. But, now, because of Covid, they have to do it this way and pass out the meals outside.

Recently, a local boy scout group, Troop 303, led by Pieter Miller, helped package the meals. He said he enjoys volunteering at the soup kitchen, and he thinks it is a good teaching opportunity.

“I think it’s good to teach the boys that

there is a need and that it’s good to volunteer,” Miller said.

The soup kitchen is open to volunteers and encourages people to do so. Also, it feels like a second home or a second family for many people who help there.

Murdock also feels the same because she has been there for 30 years.

Pastor Ron Deviney, who also helps supports the soup kitchen, agrees as well.

“I spend more time here than I do with my own family,” Deviney said.

The Christian Soup Ministry is a place where people can do something good and benefit the community greatly. People feel like they belong somewhere when they may not or are encouraged to come in despite their situation. Either way, the soup kitchen brings the community together like pieces of a puzzle.

Avoiding burnout

By Kyran Crist Online Editor

Avoiding possible outbreak in schools, most have converted to a more accelerated lesson plan with a longer winter break and no spring break, keeping possible exposure to coronavirus that could occur to a minimum and creating a safer school environment.

Hutchinson Community College also adopted this semester plan method.

Though this plan may be creating an environment less likely for a coronavirus outbreak to occur, it may create faster burnout for students and faculty alike.

For HutchCC sophomore Zane Allen, the accelerated plan may be a good motivator.

“I like not having a break, becauses then I can stay focused on school and finish the year stronger than I normally would with one,” Allen said. “I am motivated because the first break I get is the end of the semester, and I find that really encouraging.”

Or you may be like sophomore Jace Losew, working two jobs and just powering through until the end.

“I’m just going through and not stopping, work and school, and sometimes some sleep and food,” Losew said.

Burnout is not usually recognized when it is creeping up, but rather once it has caught up. But it is a very real thing, especially in a pandemic where students may be trying to avoid anything but the necessary trips, like to

How to Recognize Burnout • Mental exhaustion • Physical exhaustion • Little to no motivation • Days blend together • Emotional exhaustion How to Avoid Burnout • Buy a planner • Make time for fun • Go out • Be OK saying no • Prioritize health

school, work, the store, etc.

Students were asked what they are doing to keep their batteries recharged, so that they avoid burnout and can stay motivated throughout the rest of the semester.

“I am staying recharged by using the time I am free to rest my mind and do other activities that I really enjoy,” Allen said.

“Whatever time I’m not doing school, homework, or work, I usually like to just decompress and play video games or maybe hang out with friends,” Losew said While working hard to get through the semester, the students are doing what they can to avoid burning out in whatever way they can.

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and ultimately took the loss.

Both HutchCC and Murray State had 11 hits for the first game. The final score was 8-7.

Game two, the Blue Dragons manufactured one run in the first inning, then was smacked back with four runs from the Aggies.

By the fifth inning, HutchCC was down 6-4, however, the fifth inning was a long one.

Murray State continued to find ways on base and advance runners, until they eventually were ahead by eight for the run-rule win.

The final score was 12-4 in five innings.

Freshman Miquela Guajardo took the loss, with four hits and five runs.

Tuesday, at Fun Valley, the Blue Dragons swept the Friends junior varsity.

The win from game one marked coach Jaime Rose’s 500th career win.

The team would later go on to achieve her 501st win as well that night.

The Blue Dragons are now 6-4 and will be back

at it this Tuesday at Fun Valley to face Hesston.

Thursday, they kick-off their conference games at home against Barton.

Baseball - Saturday, the baseball team hosted Cowley at Hobart-Detter Field in a doubleheader that would result in a Tiger sweep.

During game one, the Tigers launched three home runs to aid their 14-13 win.

Cowley was leading 6-1 after the top of the second inning. A strong rally ended up putting the Blue Dragons back on top for the third inning (9-6). Sophomore infielder Mason Lowe executed a hit-and-run, which tied the game, followed by a freshman outfielder Jack Torosian single to score another run. Freshman infielder Ben McLaughlin popped another run in with a sacrifice-fly. The last hit of the inning was a dinger from freshman infielder Austin Callahan.

The following inning brought a Cowley grandslam to take the lead back - they also added on another unearned run later that inning.

Back up to the plate for the Blue Dragons, was Callahan with another

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homer. Trying to keep the rally going was sophomore outfielder Will Reetz with an RBI triple to right-field.

With two outs and two runners on, freshman pinch hitter Sterling Sutcliffe whacked one out the yard to tie the game at 13.

The well-fought game was eventually lost when the go-ahead run scored on a throwing error, and the Blue Dragons couldn’t muster one run in the bottom of the inning.

Freshman pitcher Zane Covey took the loss.

Game two began with a 4-0 Tiger lead after two innings.

McLaughlin managed to half the deficit with a two-run single in the third inning.

Cowley answered in the fifth with seven heartbreaking runs. There were five home runs hit

by Cowley in just the fifth inning, which goes as a program record for single innings.

The final score was 15-2 in seven innings.

The Blue Dragons go on to be 2-3 and will host Coffeyville at Hobart-Detter Field on Saturday.

Although every team will inevitably go through its ups and downs in a season, it’s the consistency that separates the good teams from the great ones, and Ogle is a big part of the consistent success of the Blue Dragons women’s basketball team.

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Ogle maintains impressive stats

By Joel Muhs Staff Writer

Photo courtesy HutchCC Sports Information Sophomore forward Kate Ogle goes up for a layup in the game against Neosho.

Basketball is often described as a game of runs, however, it’s the consistency that has driven the Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team to an 8-2 record. During that stretch, HutchCC has enjoyed consistent performances out of sophomore forward Kate Ogle.

Born in Baldwin City, Ogle attended Baldwin High School before heading off to Highland Community College.

After a quick stop at Highland, Ogle decided to transfer to HutchCC, where her sister, Abby Ogle, played for two years, from 2018-2020.

“I chose HutchCC because I was already comfortable with the program, given that I went to all of Abby’s games my senior year of high school,” Ogle said. “So I had conversations with several people in the program.”

Every team needs a player they can rely on, and Ogle appears to be one of those players for the Blue Dragons.

Although her numbers aren’t flashy, Ogle is averaging 9 ppg, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this season.

Ogle also shoots 41% from the field

and cans 44% of her shots from 3-point range, which included a 5-for-5 night from 3-point land in the Blue Dragons season-opening victory against the Bethany College junior varsity.

Ogle also had a consistent mindset when asked about the ultimate goal for the Blue Dragons.

“As a team, we’re trying to take one game at a time, and hopefully that will lead us to a couple of titles in the future,” Ogle said.

And although Ogle started her college career at Highland, she is happy about her transfer decision.

“I love Hutch and the people here.

My coaches are great and I have a great relationship with my team,” Ogle said.

With Covid-19 lingering around longer than many would like, athletes continue the grind that has a lot more to do than just the sport they play. New ways to keep themselves occupied are welcome now more than ever, but Ogle has a few things that she relies on.

“Outside of basketball, I like to paint with my friends or do puzzles and watch movies,” Ogle said. “We’ve had See Ogle, Page 3

Athlete of the week

(Feb. 21-27) Austin Callahan, softball The week: Callahan bombed three home runs in four Blue Dragon games, of which they won two and lost two. He Callahan blasted two home runs, scored three runs and drove in three more in a 14-13 loss to Cowley.

The season: Callahan, a native of Fremont, Neb., is batting .563 with three home runs, seven RBIs and six runs scored.

Roundup: Volleyball crushes Seward in four sets

By Bailey Pennycuff Co-Sports Editor

The Hutchinson Community College volleyball team faced Seward County last Sunday in Liberal. In only four sets, the Blue Dragons were victorious (25-17, 25-15, 21-25, 25-15) over the sixth-ranked Saints. This victory put a strike through Seward County’s match win streak.

HutchCC had 18 total blocks for the match, as well as 56 digs. These impressive statistics made for a season-high in both categories.

Although Seward out-hit the Blue Dragons 43-40, the difference in blocks is what capitalized this win (18-5).

HutchCC had 24 block assists and six solos.

Freshman Kristina Head contributed the most blocks, coming in at four solos and eight block assists. These 12 total blocks tied for second-most in a single match (Kim Rausch, 2001; Ludmila Amaral, 2007; Petra Silic, 2015; and Tatyana Ndekwe, 2017) for Blue Dragon history.

Additionally, sophomore setter Chloe Price set a record for the most blocks in a single match by a setter, with eight total blocks.

Not only that, the Blue Dragon defense still has more to brag on.

Freshman libero Shelby Reeder had a whopping 18 digs to lead the team.

As if this wasn’t enough to handle the Saints, the Blue Dragon offense went off as well.

Sophomore Jenna Thorne continues to display her offensive talents by earning 23 kills on .400 hitting.

Monday, the Blue Dragons travelled to Pratt, where they earned their eighthstraight win.

Three sets is all it took for HutchCC to achieve the victory against the Beavers, 25-13, 25-22, 25-16.

The team hit .439 for the sweep, led

by Thorne with 13 kills, hitting .414 herself. Sophomore Myracle Lettries had eight kills of her own and hit a career-high .538.

Overall, they had 43 kills, 6.5 team blocks, seven aces, and only seven errors.

The Blue Dragons are now 14-5 overall and 7-2 in the Jayhawk West.

They will face Independence Monday at the Sports Arena in hopes of another conference win.

Men’s Basketball - Last Saturday, the men’s basketball team picked up a win in Liberal against Seward. Although the Blue Dragon offense was slow at first, they still managed a 73-56 victory.

Sophomore Matt Mayers expanded his outstanding performance streak by posting his seventh double-double of the season.

This game was the third game for the Blue Dragon’s defense to hold an opponent to less than 30 percent shooting - holding Seward at 28.8 percent. Their defense also caused 15 total turnovers for the Saints.

Freshman Bryant Selebangue ended the game, and led the team, with 16 points and nine rebounds.

Mayers was right behind him with 15 points, and 12 rebounds.

The Blue Dragons led the Saints in rebounding, at 42-37.

This win makes the Blue Dragons 8-3 overall and 7-3 in the Jayhawk West, where they now reign as the number one ranked team in the conference.

Softball - Saturday, the softball team travelled to Tishomingo, Oklahoma to face Murray State, which would ultimately result in an unfortunate sweep.

The day before, the Blue Dragons were swept by North Central Texas College.

In game one, HutchCC managed to start the game with a 4-0 lead. By the top of the fourth inning, it was a 5-1 game. However, the Blue Dragons were unable to hold the lead in the seventh inning.

Sophomore pitcher Jordan Galliher started the game, however sophomore pitcher Sam Bailey came in for relief, See Sports, Page 3

Photo courtsey HutchCC Sports Information Sophomore setter Chloe Price gets a set up in a home match at the Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons beat Seward County last weekend in Liberal.

Blue Dragon sports schedules and results. All home games and events in caps.

Baseball

(All dates doubleheaders unless noted) Feb. 2, at Northern Oklahoma-Enid, L 8-7 Feb. 24, TABOR JV, W 13-3, W 10-0 Feb. 27 COWLEY, L 14-13, L 15-2, March 4, at Coffeyville, 1 p.m.

March 6, COFFEYVILLE, 1 p.m.

March 9, at State Fair, Missouri, 2:30 p.m.

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

Jan. 27, COFFEYVILLE, women, W 92-34; men, L 88-68 Jan. 30, NEOSHO COUNTY, women, W 10058; men, W 83-70 Feb. 3, at Butler, women, L 56-50; men, L 6665 Feb. 6, at CLOUD COUNTY, women, W 76-44; men, W 73-52 Feb. 10, at Independence, women, L 70-64;

men, W 79-77 Feb. 13, ALLEN COUNTY, women, W 80-49 ; men, W 80-62 Feb. 17, at Cowley, women W 84-61; men, L 113-99 Feb. 22, DODGE CITY, women, W 68-50; men, W 102-95 Feb. 24, at Northwest Kansas Tech, women W 69-63; men, W 94-61.

Feb. 27, at Seward County, women ppd, men, W 73-56 March 3, PRATT, 6:30 p.m.

March 6, at Garden City, 2 p.m.

March 8, at Seward County, 6 p.m., women only March 10, BARTON, 5:30 p.m.

March 13, at Colby, 2 p.m.

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 Tourna-

ment, 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

Feb. 5, FORT SCOTT, W 3-0; W 27-0 Feb. 23, NORTHERN OKLAHOMA-ENID, W 15-1, W 14-0 Feb. 26, at North Central Texas, L 8-7, L 9-8 Feb. 27, at Murray State, Oklahoma, L 8-7, L 12-4 March 2, FRIENDS JV, 2 p.m.

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

Jan, 25, at Garden City, L 25-14, 25-23, 21-25, 25-20 Jan. 28, PRATT, W 25-15, 25-16, 25-20 Jan. 30, at Laramie County, Wyoming; vs. Eastern Wyoming, L 22-25, 21-25, 26-24, 25-17, W 17-15; vs. Trinidad State, W 25-14, 25-8, 25-16; vs. North Platte, Neb., W 25-20, 25-14, 25-16.

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 250-20.

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 3-0 March 4, at Barton, 6:30 p.m.

March 8, INDEPENDENCE, 6 p.m.