March 9 collegian

Challenge reaches out to campus

Pirates steal victory from Dragons

Campus church group extends a caring hand by distributing coffee and cookies

Independence beats HutchCC women 70-50 in Region VI semifinal game.

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The student voice of Hutchinson Community College

www.hutchcollegian.com

March 9, 2018

Vol. 59 Issue 17

Blue Dragon Bummer

Brenna Eller/Opinion Editor

By Lucas Barlow Sports Editor

Rheaquone Taylor goes in for a dunk during the last half of Wednesday’s game.

PARK CITY – Hartman Arena was the stage for the third installment of the Hutchinson Community College-Coffeyville men’s basketball clash.

The highly-anticipated Region 6 Tournament championship matchup did not disappoint the fans. The game featured 16 lead changes, 15 ties and no more than an eight-point lead for either team.

However, it was the Red Ravens who had the final lead as the clock hit zeros. Coffeyville defeated Hutchinson 82-80 and repeated as Region 6 champions, earning an automatic bid to the NJCAA Tournament in Huchinson.

The Red Ravens won two of the three matchups against the Blue Dragons this season, by two points each time.

“Coffeyville was tougher than us tonight,” HutchCC coach Steve Eck said. “We couldn’t score inside very well tonight either, and the whole team was in foul trouble, which really hurts us.”

With 34 seconds left in the game, Coffeyville sophomore guard T.J. Washington drove to the lane, making a near-impossible go-ahead lay up, putting the Red Ravens up by a point.

After a Hutchinson timeout, the Blue Dragons turned the ball over, forcing them to foul the Red Ravens. The Blue Dragons’ top scorer, Devonte Bandoo, had to exit the game with his fifth foul and the Coffeyville made one of

his two free throws, putting the score at 82-80. Tiylar Cotton’s potential game-winning 3-pointer as time expired was wide-left, giving the Red Ravens their second consecutive regional title.

James Rojas, a freshman forward for the Blue Dragons, had another outstanding game, scoring 14 points at the half, and finishing with 21 on the night. Sophomore Robert Whitfield also dropped in 14 first half points.

The leading scorers for the Blue Dragons, J.J. Rhymes and Devonte Bandoo, didn’t reach double figures till mid second half.

Hutchinson shot 41 percent from the field, while Coffeyville shot an even 50 percent. Washington was the highest scorer for the Red Ravens with 19 points.

Although, the Blue Dragons fall to 28-6, their season might not be over yet. They will have to wait until Monday, to find out if they will get one of the eight atlarge bids for the NJCAA National Tournament.

“It’s a great conference.

Every night we have to battle, so we’re all waiting for a call,” Rojas said.

The Blue Dragons were in the same situation last year when, of course, they won the national championship.

“I hope we make in,” Eck said. “We made it to the regional championship and played a great team, but you just never know.”

Merissa Anderson/Collegian Editor

Devonte Bandoo drives toward the basket Wednesday night against Coffeyville in the Region VI Champtionship game in Hartman Arena.

The team lost 82-80 but is hoping for the national bid on Monday.

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Devonte Bandoo surveys the Coffeyville defense before passing the ball to another player.

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James Rojas fights for contorl of the ball against Coffeyville players in the last half.

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Earthquake tremors under South Hutch rock campus

By Merissa Anderson Collegian Editor

At 4:48 a.m. Thursday morning, some residents of Hutchinson were startled awake by a low rumble throughout the city and a shaking of many beds and household items.

Following a 3.1-magnitude earthquake a week prior, a 3.4 earthquake rocked Hutchinson and, thankfully, neither were strong enough to cause much damage or worry.

For Allie Rice, Hutchinson resident and Hutchinson Community College student, the rattling of her house on East 6th Avenue caused her to

wonder if Kansas was facing a sudden apocalypse.

“I woke up right when it started happening and at first I thought it was wind blowing my house around a bit since it had been so windy lately,” Rice said.

“But then there was this super loud creaking all throughout the house for a second that sort of sounded like something had physically hit the house.”

Although the earthquake was harmless, the increasing frequency and strength of the quakes are causing some worry for Rice.

“Honestly, I wouldn’t have known what to do

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if it was an actual emergency,” Rice said. “I was super scared just with how strong it was for that short amount of time, I can’t imagine how scared and confused I would have been had it been longer or stronger. I know a few years back people thought fracking might be the cause of it, but I haven’t heard of anything nearby that would cause one so strong and so close to Hutch.”

For those who grew up in Kansas or out-ofstate students from areas without earthquakes, the slight tremors throughout their dorms and homes are

a new experience they are still waiting to feel.

“I didn’t feel anything,” HutchCC dorm resident, Caitlyn Schlickau said. “I didn’t even know there was an earthquake.

I did feel one for a year ago in Haven and my bed shook.”

For Shelby Branting, Assistant Director of Resident Life and Student Activities, the tremor woke her up and she didn’t fall back asleep.

“It happened at 4:48 and I’ve been up ever since,” Branting said.

“I’m probably going to have cracks in my house because it moves your

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settlement.”

Branting, as most Kansans, wasn’t sure what the proper earthquake procedure was in case a stronger one ever occurred, but she promptly researched the correct protocol.

“It’s a lot like preparing for tornadoes” Branting said “Google recommends to prepare an emergency kit, have a buddy system planned, know where to go, make sure you have access to a flashlight, turn of gas and water lines, and don’t use the elevator. It’s a lot like a tornado.”

Branting’s co-worker, Kathy Marquez, Resi-

dence Life of Secretary, plans on getting additional insurance after the recent seismic activity.

“I jumped out of bed because it scared me,” Marquez said. “I’m going to get earthquake insurance now. Last night was the first time I felt it and my vase hit my mirror and I heard the noise from the windows rattling.”

Also included in the pairs’ conversation about earthquakes was Darrell Adams, Lead Residence Hall Superior and many student’s favorite campus jokester.

“It was me,” Adams said. “I burped.”

What are your thoughts on the food at the student union?

March. 13 — Softball vs.

Hesston College (Doubleheader) 2:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

March. 14 — Baseball vs. North Iowa Area (1 game) 3:00 p.m 6:00 p.m.

March. 15 — Baseball vs. Butler (Doubleheader). 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

March. 16 — Softball vs.

Coffeyville (Doubleheader) 2:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

“I don’t eat at the Union because I’m typically not here and I’m not a big fan of the food. It’s too expensive.”

“ I don’t eat in the cafeteria because the food isn’t that good, but I like the fries in the grill.”

“ It’s really good food, and I don’t have any complaints about it.”

“I think it’s good. I eat healthily and eat the salad.”

“I haven’t eaten in the lunch room and it doesn’t sound appetizing but I do eat in the griil and I like that food.”

—Toni Young, Plevna, Freshman

— Allen Bishop, Wichita, Sophomore

— Alex Wingert, Hutchinson, Freshman

— Stephon Bailey, Duluth, Georgia, Freshman

— Madison Budreau, Hutchinson, Sophomore

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Student section slump Our view

Hutchinson Community College has had some amazing athletic talent from all over the country and even from other countries.

So what is the reasoning for the decline of student support?

Is it busy schedules, work, or is everyone just being a bump on a log while there are HutchCC sport events going on?

Whatever the excuse, the Blue Dragons should have a lot more student fans in their audience. Lately though, that has not been the case.

The HutchCC men’s and women’s basketball teams have been phenomenal this year, but who was there to witness?

Sure there may be some party or hang-out off campus somewhere to attend instead, but isn’t it a better idea to not risk anything and still go to a game for fun?

In the Fall, the excuse might’ve been that the games were on Saturdays when students would go to their hometown, but for basketball, there isn’t really an excuse not to go when the games are spread out

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through the weekdays.

Even though this is a two-year college, that doesn’t mean that you can’t be proud of it. You are a student here at HutchCC, so why wouldn’t you cheer for your school team?

There’s no rule that says you can’t root for your hometown when they have a game and the Blue Dragons too. Show that same school pride you had for your high school and support your peers.

If you still have too busy of a schedule, then that is a real issue that could possibly be fixed by managing time better and more efficiently for school work.

We aren’t asking you to quit your job or drop all of your homework, just that it would be nice to see some students at the home games cheering on the teams.

The athletes would probably appreciate it more than you know and might be more excited and pumped up if they hear the crowd.

It’s sad when faculty and family, community members are the majority of a gymnasium. So don’t be a bump on a log.

Go out and support your school people, it’s just that simple.

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The unfortunate events of Brenna My show-and-tell experience

On March 2, after my algebra class, I packed up my car with laundry and my backpack, and headed home for Little River.

I had a thought to go to Sandstone Heights Nursing Home to see my mother, who is the office manager. As I was dropping off my stuff at my house, I saw a miniature doll that looked remarkably like my doll just upstairs.

When I was about 3-years old, my dad surprised me with the doll because he thought it looked like me. He got my little sister Kylie one too, but hers didn’t resemble her as much as mine resembled me.

I found my old doll in my room and compared

the two. The smaller one had the same colorful striped tank top and faded blue skirt. The only thing missing was the matching faded blue jacket.

Over lunch, I asked my mom about it and she was just as excited as I was. She had found the small doll at a thrift store in McPherson by chance.

It was in a basket and she just had to get it because it looked exactly like mine.

This reminded me of the time I presented my doll, which I called the Brenna Doll, to my kindergarten class at showand-tell.

Each week, a student was picked by the teachers to do show and tell. When it was my turn, I knew exactly what I would bring.

Columnist

Brenna Eller My baby stuffed elephant with a little diaper on it that read the year 2000, and the Brenna doll. The only issue, I couldn’t find the skirt to my doll. So I figured I could hide that and everything would be fine. Boy was I wrong.

As you can imagine, my classmates laughed at me as I tried to explain myself, but only made it worse when I showed the elephant with the diaper.

At the time I felt like my whole class was making fun of my prized possessions.

When the humiliation was over, I ran to the bus that my mom drove and bawled. I told her what happened and as soon as my friends came onto the bus, I gave them the silent treatment. Some were saying that they didn’t laugh, but I told them they did and I saw them.

I will admit that I shouldn’t have brought the doll with no skirt and elephant with a diaper, but the point was to show and

tell about your favorite objects that help describe yourself.

I thought my reasoning of bringing the two items was pretty justified.

The Brenna doll being similar to my physical features and the elephant representing my love for elephants.

Thinking about it still makes me upset, but I understand why my class laughed. I would probably have laughed too if it were someone else’s toys.

On the bright side, the next time I did show-andtell was in second grade, and I made sure NOT to bring anything that would embarrass me. Another good thing is that the skirt has been found since the show-and-tell of 2005.

Brenna Eller/Opinion Editor

On the left is the miniature of my Brenna doll, and on the right is the original. Each doll had a ponytail, striped tank top, skirt, and red tennis shoes filled with small white beads. The only difference was that the mini doll didn’t have a jacket.

Handling time management and stress Time management – something that most college students don’t have but many have to learn. Now, normally I’m pretty good with time management, but this semester has brought me new challenges.

If you don’t already know, I commute from Wichita to Hutchinson Community College, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

That is a 45-minute drive to Hutch and a

45-minute drive back to Wichita, three days a week.

However, that’s not it.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday I have classes from 9:10 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. I am also an athletic trainer for the college those days.

I am typically in the training room, helping athletes before and after practices.

I get to leave after all the practices are done for the day, which can be any-

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where from 4:30 to 6:30.

Putting me home between 5:15 (if I’m lucky) to 7:30.

Athletic training has brought its own challenges, and I’m sure it will keep bringing them. It has also blessed me with numerous new friends.

Not only have a meet a lot more people, I have learned a lot and will keep learning.

This week, I get to go on another new adventure – spring football. Once I get

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out from classes I will head straight over to Gowans Stadium to help with athletes before practice, then go watch practice and head back to help athletes after practice.

Although I do get Tuesdays and Thursdays off from school, they are not a day off for me.

My time is usually spent catching up on the endless amount of homework, and studying from the full school load I have.

Not only do I catch up on homework, but I often work on these days too. I can work any were from 10 hours to 20-plus hours a week. Besides work, and homework I barely have time to stay up on laundry and working out.

Between the commute, school, athletic training, work, working out and other obligations I have, I to say I have stepped up my time management game.

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Musicals that should be turned into movies

Jack Greenwood

For many years, we have seen Broadway musicals turned into Hollywood films. Some of the most famous include, “Chicago”, “The King and I”, and “West Side Story”. Recently, a trend of turning movies into Broadway musicals has emerged. And yet, there are still lots of musicals that deserve their moment on the silver screen. Here are a few of my personal choices:

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I Welcome Sonic

March 1 is the day that I decided enough was enough.

That day, I left a job that I had for three years in retail to begin my new adventure in the fast food business as a cook at Sonic Drive-In. It was an easy decision for me to make and here is why.

I got real sick and tired of being dragged in to the petty work drama that happened way too often, and it was completely uncalled for.

I understand that there is drama at every place of work, but this drama was every single day, and it aggravated me to the core. It was definitely time for a huge change and a fresh start. I also needed a major change in pace. I am the type of person where I must be doing something, and if I’m not, I get bored and aggravated all at once.

There were just too many times that I had nothing to do at that place and it made the days drag on. I like to work for what I have, and I honestly can’t stand getting paid when all I have done was stand around and talk with people. I like the feeling of accomplishment.

It got to the point where I just didn’t enjoying going to that job, and I would have much rather been in classes instead of being there. The job just wasn’t what it used to be for me, and I was honestly more miserable than I have ever been, and I needed out.

I will miss a handful of my coworkers, but they knew it was time for me to go. They could see how much the job had changed who I was as a person, and obviously it wasn’t a good change.

I have had my new job for about a week now and I have had more fun interacting with my new coworkers and managers. We have so much fun working with each other, we are a team and treat each other with the upmost respect. I finally feel like I have a place where I belong.

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“Hamilton”

Perhaps the biggest musical of the 21st century, Hamilton would have no problem selling out movie theatres across the country. Hamilton is the story of young Alexander Hamilton and his fight for our nations freedom from King George. The musical is famous for having characters from history (such as Aaron Burr and George Washington) rap about the current political climate.

Many (myself included) would be itching at the chance to see this Broadway smash in a film reinvention. Perhaps it would only work if show creator, and Alexander Hamilton himself, Lin Manuel-Miranda came to reprise his role.

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“The Book of Mormon”

The hilarious show that won the 2011 Tony for best musical, The Book of Mormon showcases some fish-out-of-water missionaries that journey to Africa to spread the word of Christianity.

The show was partially conceived by Matt Stone, who also co created South Park. This show still sells out touring venues even though it has been off Broadway for a few years, and would probably sell out many theatres. The dark, often blunt comedy of this show would bring laughs and joy to any audience member, Broadway fan or not.

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“American Idiot”

Using the music of the punk rock band, Green Day, American Idiot tells the story of three young men who decide to abandon home and engage in their “own private war.” The show features elements of drug use, military propaganda, love, and loss all with the backdrop of an early post 9/11 world. With show stopping music numbers like “21 Guns” and “Holiday” the musical is high energy and ignites the rebellious flame inside us all. Personally, I would love to see Darren Criss, Johnathan Groff and Skylar Astin play the leading roles. While you may not be able to see American Idiot on the silver screen, you can come see it at the college April 12 – 14th in Stringer Fine Arts.

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“Dear Evan Hansen”

The most recent winner of the Tony for Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen paints a picture of a young man trapped in a lie after a classmate commits suicide. The musical features lyrics and score by two of Broadways youngest talent writers, Pasek and Paul, the same team that brought the music of La La Land and The Greatest Showman. The musical is a dark yet accurate look into the lives of several high school students and how social media can either help you in your darkest moment, or spread your deepest lie. Captained by a powerhouse performance by star Ben Platt, the adaptation would have my money in a heartbeat.

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CrossPoint Challenge warms hearts with coffee

By Merissa Anderson Collegian Editor

For any student looking for a Monday morning pick-me-up, look no further than the CrossPoint Challenge booth set up in the Parker Student Union every Monday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Challenge, a local church youth group for college-aged students, has several volunteering individuals who reach out to the campus community with hot coffee, cocoa and snacks for all who would like some.

“It first started with asking to be able to give coffee or a snack to passing students,” Challenge leader, Porfirio Ramirez said. “Once we got Student Support Services’ permis-

sion to set up occasionally, it evolved to us being here weekly.”

Although the group always loves seeing new faces at their youth group on Monday nights, their main goal is to show others that they care whether or not they’re a part of Challenge.

“I just want them to know that we love them and we want to show that in a real life way,” Kara Muhs, HutchCC student said. “I started coming because it’s a community I could rely on and that could support me and build me up.”

Despite the large number of HutchCC students that attend weekly, Challenge welcomes people from anywhere and has a weekly average of over 80 attendees during their Mon-

day night sessions.

“Our group in general has a very diverse makeup,” Ramirez said. “We have international and out-of-state students as well as many students from McPherson.”

In the future, the group would be interested in expanding their food selection and involvement on campus without overstaying their welcome.

“We would like to bring a day or an afternoon fair or carnival with popcorn and cotton candy and music,” Ramirez said.

“Maybe a little bit of art just to bring a little bit of life to campus.”

By the time they tear down their booth for the day, the most rewarding aspect of being able to serve the campus community is seeing the student reactions.

“I remember one time we had an ice cream punch drink and we had a lot of students say it was ‘lit’ or ‘fire,’ and I love seeing the smiles on their faces,” Eric Pham, HutchCC student said.

“We want to be a service and encouragement,” Ramirez said. “We would love for people to join of course but we also realize that it may not be for everyone. But we do want to make efforts to let people know we care even if it’s a simple cup of coffee or popcorn. It’s great to see students and I love to be bringing some activity to campus as well. I like to think that not everyone has time for a snack and it’s a way we care for our community and everyone at Hutch.”

Courtesy Photo Members of CrossPoint Challenge pose for a photo before getting ready to hand out goodies like coffee and homemade snacks to the students who pass by.

The Monday morning snacks are a pick-me-up to those who need it and the Challenge mebers make friendly conversation with those who stop.

From courting to catcalling: The evolution of dating

By Brenna Eller Opinion Editor

From a guy asking parents if he can court their daughter to now simply asking a girl for her Snapchat username, right after seeing her for half a second, there’s no doubt that the techniques for relationships have changed.

And it isn’t just boys.

Girls do it too.

Hutchinson Community College isn’t the only college campus where catcalling and wolf-whistling happens. There is, though, a concern with not knowing someone long enough to just go ahead and ask them for their number, or follow them on social media by chance and direct messaging.

Where does the line get drawn for guys or girls to ask for information without knowing the person beforehand?

Technology has seemed to take over for

face-to-face communication. Is it because of enhanced technology, or is it just because now it’s just as easy as a quick text, social-media invite, or Snapchat request?

Sophomore Kelli Petri, from Meade, has some experience with getting hit-on by HutchCC athletes as a student trainer.

“I do get hit on often, but I am a very social person, so I will not be rude unless they give me a reason,” Petri said.

With Snapchat being a favorite source of contact for college students, Petri shared that she gets asked for her Snapchat and gets asked to share guys’ Snaps with other girls.

“I always refuse to give other people’s Snaps because it’s rude,” Petri said.

She admitted that although guys flirt, she also occasionally flirts, but her kindness can be mistaken as flirting to

Graduation fair to provide students with caps, gowns and video opportunity

By Pablo Sanchez Staff Writer

Paige Soellner, Hutchinson Community College Audit Specialist, makes sure students are eligible for graduation, plans the graduation fair and finalizes cap and gown orders.

The graduation fair takes place in Lockman Hall, across from online education, from Thursday, March 15 to Friday, March 16. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

“It’s definitely very busy, but it’s exciting knowing that you’re helping (students),” Soellner said. “They’re so close to graduation and anything you can do to reward them for that accomplishment, it’s really rewarding in itself.”

Any student planning to graduate this spring is encouraged to attend.

“The grad fair is an event for our graduates,” Soellner said. “First, they can pick up their cap and gowns and it also gives them an opportunity to participate in a ‘Thank You’ video that we display at graduation.”

The video is intended for students to show appreciation to teachers, parent, or anyone else that has helped them achieve graduation.

“It’s also an opportunity to where different campus departments can give tips or go there to congratulate the students on graduating.”

Last semester, there were over 500 students who graduated.

Soellner is still getting applications in and expects a similar number of graduates as last year.

“I don’t have a number quite yet,” Soellner said.

“Fall semesters typically don’t have as many graduates.”

Those walking at graduation also include those who completed their degree either last summer or at the end of the fall semester.

If there was an emergency, and a student isn’t able to make it to the graduation fair, Soellner gives details on how to approach that.

“They would have to contact me or Christina (Long), they would also contact their advisor,” Soellner said. “We ask that they have their application in to us by March 20, and that just ensures that they’re on the posters and fliers and stuff we hang out.”

In addition to providing caps, gowns and the opportunity to be in the video, snacks will also be provided and catered by the cafeteria.

some guys.

“Friends who know me well know the difference between the two,” Petri said.

A HutchCC sophomore, Derek Vanous, of Belleville, shared his views on Snapchat and how it has become so important in the students’ lives and to some is recognized as the newest pick-up line.

“Sure, it is true that

Snapchat is a pick-up line, but it can be used for other reasons besides picking someone up,” Vanous said.

He described Snapchat as the new phone number, meaning that asking for a girl or guy’s Snap is equivalent to that of asking for a phone number.

Vanous also said that he asks for girls’ Snaps, but pointed out that he

too gets asked for his Snapchat username.

Talking face-toface with one another in today’s world is not normally how people first contact each other. Instead, it’s mostly through social media or dating apps.

“I would rather get to know someone face-toface, but it’s just expected today that you use both options,” Vanous said.

With that in mind, college students expect that others feel the same way, making it harder for the interaction than the past generations had.

Technology is advancing more and more with new means of communication.

There are several apps that allow interaction without being in the same room, Snapchat seemingly being the wellknown outlet on campus.

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Pirates steal HutchCC Region 6 hopes

Joel Powers/HutchCC Sports Information Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball players react toward the end of their game against Independence on Tuesday at Hartman Arena in Park City. The Blue Dragons lost the Region 6 semifinal 70-50, which likely ends the Blue Dragons’ season.

Fourth-quarter shooting woes hurt Blue Dragons in semifinal defeat

By Lucas Barlow Staff writer Tuesday’s game could’ve been the Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team’s last of the season.

Played in Park City’s Hartman Arena, the women faced a tough Independence team for a chance to advance to the Region 6 Tournament championship.

However, the Blue Dragons struggled on the offensive side and were plagued by turnovers, as they lost to the Pirates, 70-50.

The 20-point margin of loss was the worst in five years for the Blue Dragon women, and the last time they had a 20-point loss was in 2007.

After a positive first quarter, where Hutchinson scored 19 points and went 4 for 4 from 3-point range,

the next three were inconsistent, shooting only 35 percent from the field. The Blue Dragons committed 29 turnovers, proving to be a game-changer as the Pirates scored 29 points off of Hutchinson’s mistakes.

Independence only committed 12 turnovers.

Tia Bradshaw ended with the most points for the Blue Dragons with 11.

Kelsey Brett and Dejanae Roebuck also added eight points apiece. Six other players finished in the scoring column as well.

The Blue Dragons fall to 27-6 on the season.

However, with the loss on Tuesday, the season might not be over for Hutchinson.

On Monday, the NJCAA will announce eight at-large bids for the national tournament in Lubbock, Texas.

The Blue Dragons could potentially get one of those spots.

Joel Powers/HutchCC Sports Information Hutchinson Community College’s Jade Mickens (32) and Kayla Barber (30) combine to block a shot on Tuesday against Independence at Hartman Arena in Park City.

Scenes from Region 6 championship game: Coffeyville 82, Hutchinson 80 Photos by Merissa Anderson and Brenna Eller/Collegian

Hutchinson Community College’s James Rojas goes in for a basket against Coffeyville on Wednesday at Park City during the Region 6 championship game.

Hutchinson Community College’s Devonte Bandoo looks to drive against Coffeyville’s defense Wednesday at Park City.

Hutchinson Community College’s J.J. Rhymes drives to the basket on a fastbreak Wednesday against Coffeyville at Hartman Arena in Park City.

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Twice as nice for Janic

Courtesy photo/HutchCC track and field Hutchinson Community College track and field athlete Adriana Janic hugs coach Pat Becher at the NJCAA Indoor National Championships Saturday in Lubbock, Texas. Janic had just won the 60-meter hurdles national title, and she also won the pentathlon national championship. Janic has won three national titles in her Blue Dragon career.

Sophomore wins two more titles, including 60-meter hurdles repeat

By Lucas Barlow Sports Editor Adriana Janic is once again a national champ.

The sophomore proved she is one of Hutchinson Community College’s all-time greats after her impressive showing at the NJCAA Indoor National Championship.

Janic, a Sweden native, repeated as 60-meter hurdle national champion, and claimed her first pentathlon national championship.

Janic is the second women’s track and field athlete to win backto-back championships in consecutive seasons, since Esther Ikomi did it in the shot put during the 1987 and 1988 seasons.

During the 60-meter hurdle preliminaries, Janic ran the third-fastest time with a time of 8.61 seconds.

She easily qualified for the finals that would ensue the next day.

Also during the first day of the national championships, Janic broke her previous Blue Dragon pentathlon record with an outstanding 3,751 points. She finished first in three of the five events, including, the 60-meter hurdles (8.6 seconds), the high jump (5 feet, 7 ¼ inch), and the 800-meter run (2:28.84). She placed third in the long jump (18 feet, 1 ½ inch), and fifth in the shot put (30 feet, 1 ½ inch).

Janic placed first by a margin of 245 points, capturing her first national championship of the weekend. The next day, she once again made history.

Janic set another school record, as she blew by the competition in the 60-meter hurdle finals with a time of 8.33 seconds, beating her previous record of 8.44.

Janic is the only athlete in

Courtesy photo/HutchCC Track and Field Hutchinson Community College’s Adriana Janic, top of podium, collects her national championship medal last Friday in Lubbock, Texas after winning the national pentathlon championship at the NJCAA Indoor Championships.

Blue Dragon history to capture three national championships. She also scored 25 of Hutchinson’s 28

team points, which gave the Blue Dragon’s an 11th-place finish in the nation.

By Amanda Carney Staff writer

Allie Schweizer/Collegian Hutchinson Community College’s Logan Santori throws the ball to first base to complete a double play during a game earlier this season at Hobart-Detter Field.

Dragons, winning three of the four games.

(Feb. 25-March 3) J.J. Rhymes, men’s basketball The week: Rhymes had two monster games in helping the Blue Dragons finish the regular season and open the Rhymes posteason with victories.

In the regular-season finale, Rhymes had 22 points, nine rebounds and two steals in a 76-58 win at Dodge City.

Then, against Cloud County, Rhymes had 22 points and two assists in a 9383 win.

The season: Rhymes, a Phoenix native, is one of the NJCAA’s best players, as he’s averaging 20.2 points, four rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

Softball splits with Rose State

HutchCC baseball team has tough week against Colby The Hutchinson Community College baseball team went 0-2 against Colby Community College this past Saturday in Colby. The Blue Dragons struggled to get on the scoreboard in game one against Colby, losing by the score of 5-1.

Bobby Morgensen went to bat three times for the Blue Dragons and managed to get the Blue Dragons on the scoreboard. Pitcher Miguel Reyes Jr. allowed eight hits, five runs and earned runs.

Reyes Jr. allowed no walks and three strike outs.

The Blue Dragons also lost in game two to Colby, falling 12-9.

This time around Wyatt Divis, Dylan Nedved, Logan Sartori, Zion Bowlin and Scott Wolverton all drove in runs for the Blue Dragons. However, Colby had an answer to every single run the Blue Dragons scored.

Colby won the Jayhawk West-opening series from the Blue

Athlete of the week

The Blue Dragons were on the road Thursday at Cloud County,

and will host Cloud County at 1 p.m. Saturday.

By Amanda Carney Staff writer

The Hutchinson Community College softball team went 1-1 against Rose State College last Friday, in Oklahoma. The Blue Dragons won game one easy, by a final score of 4-0 but struggled in game two, losing by the final score of 6-2.

The Blue Dragons had no trouble scoring in game one against the Raiders. Raven Bass and Shelby Felvus each drove in runs for the Blue Dragons.

Kiara DeCrane had two RBIs for the Blue Dragons.

D.J. Cannon pitched all seven innings, allowing no runs from the Raiders in game one.

In game two, DeCrane was the only one to drive in runs for the Blue Dragons. Pitcher Destiny Shculze allowed two runs but no earned runs and also had two strikeouts.

Pitcher Megan Davis allowed four runs and four earned runs from the Raiders.

The Blue Dragons’ next game will be today, at Garden City Community College, starting at 2 p.m.

They also played Thursaday at Cloud County Community College.

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

Baseball

Feb. 10, at Coffeyville, W 11-1 Feb. 11, at Coffeyville, L 7-6, W 10-1 Feb. 15, at Northeast Texas, L 7-1; W 9-7 (10 inn.)

Feb. 16, at Northeast Texas, L 15-11 Feb. 18, INDEPENDENCE, W 19-12 Feb. 27, REDLANDS, W 13-5; W 6-5 March 1, COLBY, W 3-2; L 10-3 March 3, at Colby, L 5-1, L 12-9 March 6, vs. Seminole State L 5-2 March 8, at Cloud County, 1 p.m.

March 10, CLOUD COUNTY, 1 p.m.

March 14, NORTH IOWA, 3 p.m.

March 15, BUTLER, 2 p.m.

March 17, at Butler, 1 p.m.

March 20, COWLEY, 2 p.m.

March 22, at Barton, 1 p.m.

March 24, BARTON, 1 p.m.

March 27, Cowley, 2 p.m.

March 29, DODGE CITY, 2 p.m.

March 31, at Dodge City, 1 p.m.

April 3, at Independence, 2 p.m.

April 5, at Garden City, 3 p.m.

April 7, GARDEN CITY, 1 p.m.

April 10, at Barton, 5 p.m.

April 13, at Longview, 1 p.m.

April 14, at Longview, noon April 19, PRATT, 1 p.m.

April 21, at Pratt, 1 p.m.

April 24, at Redlands, 2 p.m.

April 26, at Seward County, 3:30 p.m.

April 28, SEWARD COUNTY, 2 p.m.

Men’s basketball (postseason)

March 1, CLOUD COUNTY, W 93-83 March 4, vs. Independence, W 74-59 March 6, vs. Barton, W 74-69 March 7, vs. Coffeyville, L 82-80

Women’s basketball (postseason)

March 1, PRATT, W 82-22 March 5, vs. Garden City, W 55-37 March 6, vs. Independence, L 70-50

Golf

March 5-6, at Bethany College Classic March 19-20, at UNK Invitational March 26, Jayhawk Conference tournament

April 9, Jayhawk Conference tournament April 16-17, Jayhawk Conference Championship April 23-24, Region 6/District 3 tournament

Softball

Feb. 9, PRATT, W 16-1, W 8-0 Feb. 10, COLBY, ppd.

Feb. 14, at Barton, W 6-1, W 9-4 Feb. 23, at Murray State, ccd Feb. 27, at Bethel JV, W 28-6; W 7-2 March 1, at Oklahoma Wesleyan JV, W 5-2; L 6-3 March 2, at Rose State, W 4-0, L 6-2 March 8, at Cloud County, 2 p.m.

March 9, at Garden City, 2 p.m.

March 13, HESSTON, 2 p.m.

March 16, COFFEYVILLE, 2 p.m.

March 17, LABETTE, 1 p.m.

March 21, STERLING JV, 1 p.m.

March 23, at Johnson County, 2 p.m.

March 24, at Fort Scott, 2 p.m.

March 28, TABOR JV, 3 p.m.

April 3, at Independence, 2 p.m.

April 6, HIGHLAND, 2 p.m.

April 7, KANSAS CITY, 1 p.m.

April 11, at Sterling JV, 3 p.m.

April 13, at Allen County, 2 p.m.

April 14, at Neosho County, 1 p.m.

April 17, COWLEY, 3 p.m.

April 24, BETHANY JV, 5 p.m.

Track and field (outdoor)

March 10, Butch Reynolds Invitational, El Dorado March 15, at Southwestern Invitational April 4-5, at Tiger Multi Event, Arkansas City April 6-7, at Friends Invitational April 14, at Gorilla Relays, Pittsburg April 19-21, at Kansas Relays April 21, at Tabor Invitational April 28, at Southwestern Relays May 3-5, REGION 6 CHAMPIONSHIPS