Hutchinson Sports

This Week in Crusader Sports: Buhler Baseball Sweeps Clearwater, Neill Grabs 200th Career Win

Tuesday, April 11

CLEARWATER, Kan. – Buhler baseball swept a pair at Clearwater Monday, 11-2 and 14-4. The game two victory was number 200 in the career of head coach John Neill, who has been at the helm for the Crusaders since 2012. Matthew Eddy set the tone... Read More.

Casey Lippoldt Named New Monarchs Skipper

Monday, April 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs organization has announced the hiring of a new Head Coach. Casey Lippoldt will be taking the reins of the program in its 15th season. Lippoldt has been coaching since 2009, where he started with the American Legion program in... Read More.

Starstruck No Longer, Bubic Twirls Gem vs. Childhood Team

Monday, April 10

By: Anne Rogers, Kansas City Royals SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (mlb.com/royals)- When Kris Bubic pitched at Oracle Park last season, he admitted he was starstruck pitching at the ballpark where he grew up going to games. Since he got that... Read More.

Hamilton Wins KT Woodman 400 Hurdles

Monday, April 10

Hutchinson CC Sports Information WICHITA, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) – Sophomore Sharim Hamilton had the top individual performance for the Hutchinson Community College men's track and field team at the KT Woodman Classic by winning the 400-meter hurdles on Saturday. Running the final of five sections from Lane... Read More.

Dragons, Grizzlies Battle to 2nd DH Split of Season

Friday, April 7

Hutchinson CC Sports Information EL DORADO, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) – Aspen Goetz and Riley Wertz homered while Emily Munson and Wertz did the job in the pitching circle as the No. 15 Hutchinson Community College softball team earned a 7-2 victory over the No. 16 Butler Grizzlies in... Read More.

Kansas Football to Host Spring Showcase on Friday at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 7

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas football is set to host its annual Spring Showcase presented by Kansas Lottery inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m. CT, giving fans their first look at the 2023 Kansas Jayhawks. The Spring Showcase is the finale... Read More.

KU Coach Bill Self Addresses Health Concerns in Press Conference

Thursday, April 6

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) - University of Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has personally addressed his health for the first time since suffering what he calls “an episode.” A heart-related issue sidelined the coach during the Jayhawks postseason. Despite rumors of a possible retirement, Self says... Read More.

This Week in Crusader Sports: Baseball Splits with Andale, Tennis Opens with Home Win

Thursday, April 6

Andale, Kan. – Buhler baseball split its double-header at Andale Monday. The Indians handed the Crusaders their first loss, 9-7, in game one. Buhler came back to claim game two, 14-7. Buhler jumped in front early, 4-0, in game one. The Andale bats got hot... Read More.

Salthawk soccer edges past Goddard, improves record to 3-3

Wednesday, April 5

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson High girls soccer team won a thriller Tuesday at the Salthawk Sports Complex, nudging past Goddard 3-2, continuing the Salthawks' trend of alternating losses and wins. Ryhan Galyon continued her strong freshman campaign with another goal, senior Libby... Read More.

Salthawk golfers take first in Salina

Wednesday, April 5

By Brad Hallier SALINA, Kan. - Senior Ty Adkins carded a 68 Tuesday, winning individual honors at the Salina Central Invitational, leading Hutchinson High to a team victory as well. Adkins was the only golfer to shoot under 70 and just one of two in the... Read More.

Franklin Named NJCAA 3rd-Team All-American

Wednesday, April 5

Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) - Hutchinson Community College freshman guard Aaron Franklin became the 36th player in Blue Dragon men's basketball history to be named to the NJCAA Division I All-America team. Franklin was named to the third team of the 2023 class... Read More.

Dragons Ranked 15th in Week 6 NJCAA Softball Poll

Wednesday, April 5

Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) - The ending of a 12-game win streak dropped the Hutchinson Community College softball team two spots to No. 15 in the latest NJCAA Division I softball rankings, which were released Monday. The Blue Dragons, 28-5 overall this season,... Read More.