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Box, Men’s Golf Dragons Set Pace at National Preview

Friday, October 25

NEWTON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore Charlie Box took Mother Nature's best shot Thursday and built a seven-stroke lead after 36 holes of the NJCAA National Preview at Sand Creek Station.Playing in gusty 25-30 mph wins, Box powered the Blue Dragons to a... Read More.

Kansas Apprentice Champion, KMW Ltd, Honors Graduates Marking National Apprenticeship Week

Wednesday, October 23

By KMW Ltd STERLING, Kan. — KMW Ltd, a strong Kansas Apprentice Champion, will be hosting an event celebrating the U.S. Department of Labor’s 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). The U.S. Department of Labor established NAW to showcase and promote high-quality, in-demand career... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Slothower Named National Goalkeeper of the Week

Thursday, October 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - For the second time in her Blue Dragon career, Hutchinson Community College sophomore goalkeeper Karsyn Slothower was named the NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Goalkeeper of the Week on Wednesday.In her only game last week, Slothower was instrumental to leading... Read More.

Johnson Earns Two National Weekly Awards

Monday, September 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Following his five total touchdowns in Kansas State's 42-20 victory over No. 20 Oklahoma State, quarterback Avery Johnson was named both a Manning Award Star of the Week and to the Davey O'Brien Great 8 List... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Senior, Mya Cook, Receives National Merit Scholar Commendation

Tuesday, September 24

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School senior Mya Cook has been recognized as a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. She is considering furthering her education at either the University of Kansas or Kansas State University after graduation in... Read More.

A Special Reunion, Barton Athletics Welcomes Back the 2024 National Champions in Ring Ceremony

Tuesday, September 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Smiles were all-around Saturday evening in the Barton Gym welcoming back all members of the 2023-24 Barton Men's Basketball team in a special celebration including championship ring presentations for their season's accomplishments.The ceremony introduced members of the Barton Athletic... Read More.

American Legion National Commander Visits Sterling

Monday, September 23

By Lucky Kidd STERLING, Kan. — American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. is visiting ten American Legion posts this week as he tours Central and Western Kansas. One of his stops was at Arden McKee Post 128 in Sterling, the home post of Department... Read More.

McPherson College Students Work to Raise Funds for National Conference

Monday, September 16

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Attendance at student activities has broken records this semester for the McPherson College Student Activities Board (SAB), and now three of its leaders have an opportunity to present at a national conference and share their secrets for success. Kamden... Read More.

Central Christian School Announces National Merit Semifinalist

Thursday, September 12

By Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, KAN. – Central Christian High School’s senior Nathan Reed is a semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit® Scholarship competition. The National Merit Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability.Nathan has been active in football, golf, scholars bowl, choir,... Read More.

McPherson Football’s Figueroa Named Conference and National Defensive Player of the Week

Tuesday, September 10

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — Senior safety Nehemiah Figueroa had a career-day Saturday (Sep. 7) to earn both NAIA and KCAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors.The Boyertown, Pa. native was unstoppable in the win over Sterling College, intercepting three passes, and returning one for a... Read More.

2023 National Runner-Up Johnson County Picked To Win KJCCC Division 2 Women’s Soccer Predicted Order of Finish

Thursday, August 15

-- KJCCC RELEASE -- COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – 2023 NJCAA Division 2 Women’s Soccer National Runner-Up Johnson County Community College has been picked to win the 2024 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 2 women’s soccer predicted order of finish, as voted on by... Read More.

Four Cougars Earn National Scholar of the Year Awards

Wednesday, July 24

-- BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Four student-athletes from Barton Community College received Academic Scholars of the Year by their respective sport organizations for the 2023-24 academic year.Lucas Constante of the men's soccer team... Read More.