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HutchCC names Laverentz new assistant athletic director
Rusty Laverentz is the new assistant athletic director at Hutchinson Community College. Laverentz’s main duties will be NJCAA compliance as well as game-operations and concessions at Gowans Stadium and the Hutchinson Sports Arena. “I am excited to add Rusty Laverentz to our Athletic Administrative team,” Blue Dragon Athletic Director...
⚾ Monarchs use a seven run first inning to get win over Dirtbags
HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs jumped on the Wichita Dirtbags early by sending 13 batters to plate in the first inning to score seven runs to set the tone for the night on Saturday evening, winning 9-1 at Hobart-Detter Field in Hutchinson's Carey Park. Jarrett Flaggert set the tone...
Author to talk about Hutch High athlete July 24
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming Author Talk scheduled for July 24, 2024. Author David Sebben, hailing from Rock Island, IL, will be present to discuss his book titled "Nothing Great is Easily Won: The Solomon Butler Story." The event will delve into Sebben's research process, writing journey, and Solomon Butler's profound connection to Hutchinson, KS, and Rock Island, IL.
Sterling's Wilson not headed to Olympics in high jump
A few things usually have to happen to make the U.S. track and field team for the Olympic games. Athletes must hit a standard to qualify for the U.S. team trials, which were held at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field through Sunday. Athletes must finish in the top three of their event to make the U.S. Olympic team. To actually compete in Paris later this summer, athletes must also meet an Olympic standard. The latter will cost Sterling's Tyus Wilson the opportunity to compete in Paris. According to Sporting News, the U.S. will take just two high jumpers to France, including JuVaughn Harrison, the fourth-place finisher at the trials.
Monarchs strike big early, rout Dirtbags
The Hutchinson Monarchs scored seven first-inning runs Saturday, and then cruised the rest of the way in beating the Dirtbags 9-1 at Hobart-Detter Field on the team’s annual Cancer Awareness Night. More than 400 fans attended the game and were treated to early fireworks from the Monarchs’ bats. Cooper...
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