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9/9 Plainville
9/16 @ Smith Center
9/23 Beloit
9/30 @ TMP
10/7 Ellsworth
10/14 Phillipsburg
10/21 @ Norton
10/28 TBA

2022 Russell Broncos Football Schedule

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos now sport the wealthiest owner in the NFL and the league’s most diverse ownership group.

Four of the six members of the Walton-Penner ownership group which was welcomed into the NFL fraternity this week, are either women or minorities.

Walmart heir Rob Walton said Wednesday that his son-in-law, Greg Penner, will serve as CEO of the team. Penner, in turn, said he’ll soon hire a team president.

Those roles had been held by Joe Ellis, who is staying on this year as an advisor.

Penner said he’ll be the point person “but this is an incredible group. We’re going to draw on all of them.”

Walton thanked Ellis for his 27 years of service and paid tribute to the late Pat Bowlen, who purchased the team in 1984 for $78 million and who died in 2019 a month shy of his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

“Pat Bowlen built a great legacy and a record of winning and championships,” Walton said. “We plan to do everything we can to build on the championship tradition of this great organization. ... Simply put, it’s an honor to steward this historic franchise. Our No. 1 priority is putting a winning team on the field to win Super Bowls.”

Walton, the oldest child of Walmart co-founder Sam Walton, bought the Broncos along with his daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and her husband, for $4.65 billion, a global record for a professional sports franchise.

Walton’s estimated net worth is $60 billion. Before Walton’s group purchased the Broncos, the NFL’s wealthiest owner was Carolina’s David Tepper, whom Forbes estimates has a total net worth of $16.7 billion.

The ownership group includes limited partners Mellody Hobson, Condoleezza Rice and Lewis Hamilton. Hobson is CEO of Starbucks, Rice is a professor at Stanford and former U.S. Secretary of State and Hamilton is the winningest Formula One driver in history.

All three investors are Black, satisfying the league’s goal to bring more racial diversity into ownership groups, front offices and coaching staffs.

“We wanted to add people that brought different perspectives and experiences and certainly we have that here,” Penner said. “Lewis, being the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) Formula One driver, Dr. Rice with all of her experience in politics and academics and world affairs, Mellody, as a you know, an incredible businesswoman and her track record there.

“We’re big believers in bringing together different perspectives and experiences and backgrounds and that we think will make us more successful.”

All but Hamilton, who’s in season, gathered at team headquarters a day after fellow NFL owners unanimously approved the sale Tuesday in Minnesota.

The Broncos new ownership group met with staff and players before practice and star safety Justin Simmons said he was proud to see so many faces of color.

“To see some diversity and to see strong, Black women in the ownership group, I mean, what an inspiration for so many people,” said Simmons, who is biracial. “There’s little girls out here whose dads play on the team and they can look up at the ownership of the Broncos and they can see someone that looks just like them and I think that’s really great.

“But I think the biggest thing on top of that is they didn’t just do that to do that,” Simmons said. “I mean, these are really powerful, qualified individuals that deserve this, earned this, worked for this. And that to me in inspiring.”

Hobson called it “such an honor and a privilege to be an owner of this remarkable organization. ... The moment is humbling and it’s historical, and yet, I feel at home.”

Hobson said when she was first approached about joining the ownership group, she encouraged Walton to also bring aboard her friend Hamilton.

“Lewis is my chosen little brother,” she said. “As soon as this opportunity came up, I said, ‘You have to have Lewis.’ I met Lewis in his rookie season as an F1 driver We bonded over time. As many of you know, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth and I call him, ‘Sir Little Brother.’

“He has this winning mentality not just on the track but in everything that he does. He cares deeply about people, about our planet and as the first and one (Black F1 driver) in his sport, about diversity, equity and inclusion.”

Rice, who grew up in Denver, joked that her late father, who was a big football fan, “has to be thinking, ‘She finally got a really important job.’”

Penner, who said he doesn’t anticipate bringing aboard any more limited partners, demurred when asked if John Elway or Peyton Manning would be involved with the team going forward.

The new owners met with both on the field Wednesday. Elway told The Associated Press earlier this year that he’d like to advise the new owners to help them in their first year.

“We’re just going to learn from both of them,” Penner said. “I think it’s going to be a really good relationship.”

While saying he was thrilled that GM George Payton acquired quarterback Russell Wilson this spring, Penner gave no timeline for a contract extension that’s expected to be worth about $260 million over five years.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos now sport the wealthiest owner in the NFL and the league’s most diverse ownership group.Four of the six members of the Walton-Penner ownership group which was welcomed into the NFL fraternity this week, are either women or minorities.Walmart heir Rob Walton said Wednesday that his son-in-law, Greg Penner, will serve as CEO of the team. Penner, in turn, said he’ll soon hire a team president.Those roles had been held by Joe Ellis, who is staying on this year as an advisor.Penner said he’ll be the point person “but this is an incredible group. We’re going to draw on all of them.”Walton thanked Ellis for his 27 years of service and paid tribute to the late Pat Bowlen, who purchased the team in 1984 for $78 million and who died in 2019 a month shy of his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.“Pat Bowlen built a great legacy and a record of winning and championships,” Walton said. “We plan to do everything we can to build on the championship tradition of this great organization. ... Simply put, it’s an honor to steward this historic franchise. Our No. 1 priority is putting a winning team on the field to win Super Bowls.”Walton, the oldest child of Walmart co-founder Sam Walton, bought the Broncos along with his daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and her husband, for $4.65 billion, a global record for a professional sports franchise.Walton’s estimated net worth is $60 billion. Before Walton’s group purchased the Broncos, the NFL’s wealthiest owner was Carolina’s David Tepper, whom Forbes estimates has a total net worth of $16.7 billion.The ownership group includes limited partners Mellody Hobson, Condoleezza Rice and Lewis Hamilton. Hobson is CEO of Starbucks, Rice is a professor at Stanford and former U.S. Secretary of State and Hamilton is the winningest Formula One driver in history.All three investors are Black, satisfying the league’s goal to bring more racial diversity into ownership groups, front offices and coaching staffs.“We wanted to add people that brought different perspectives and experiences and certainly we have that here,” Penner said. “Lewis, being the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) Formula One driver, Dr. Rice with all of her experience in politics and academics and world affairs, Mellody, as a you know, an incredible businesswoman and her track record there.“We’re big believers in bringing together different perspectives and experiences and backgrounds and that we think will make us more successful.”All but Hamilton, who’s in season, gathered at team headquarters a day after fellow NFL owners unanimously approved the sale Tuesday in Minnesota.The Broncos new ownership group met with staff and players before practice and star safety Justin Simmons said he was proud to see so many faces of color.“To see some diversity and to see strong, Black women in the ownership group, I mean, what an inspiration for so many people,” said Simmons, who is biracial. “There’s little girls out here whose dads play on the team and they can look up at the ownership of the Broncos and they can see someone that looks just like them and I think that’s really great.“But I think the biggest thing on top of that is they didn’t just do that to do that,” Simmons said. “I mean, these are really powerful, qualified individuals that deserve this, earned this, worked for this. And that to me in inspiring.”Hobson called it “such an honor and a privilege to be an owner of this remarkable organization. ... The moment is humbling and it’s historical, and yet, I feel at home.”Hobson said when she was first approached about joining the ownership group, she encouraged Walton to also bring aboard her friend Hamilton.“Lewis is my chosen little brother,” she said. “As soon as this opportunity came up, I said, ‘You have to have Lewis.’ I met Lewis in his rookie season as an F1 driver We bonded over time. As many of you know, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth and I call him, ‘Sir Little Brother.’“He has this winning mentality not just on the track but in everything that he does. He cares deeply about people, about our planet and as the first and one (Black F1 driver) in his sport, about diversity, equity and inclusion.”Rice, who grew up in Denver, joked that her late father, who was a big football fan, “has to be thinking, ‘She finally got a really important job.’”Penner, who said he doesn’t anticipate bringing aboard any more limited partners, demurred when asked if John Elway or Peyton Manning would be involved with the team going forward.The new owners met with both on the field Wednesday. Elway told The Associated Press earlier this year that he’d like to advise the new owners to help them in their first year.“We’re just going to learn from both of them,” Penner said. “I think it’s going to be a really good relationship.”While saying he was thrilled that GM George Payton acquired quarterback Russell Wilson this spring, Penner gave no timeline for a contract extension that’s expected to be worth about $260 million over five years.

Broncos now sport the NFL’s richest, most diverse ownership


New York	71	41	.634	_	_	2-8	L-2	41-15	30-26


Toronto	60	50	.545	10	+2	5-5	L-2	34-21	26-29


Baltimore	58	52	.527	12	_	7-3	W-2	33-21	25-31


Tampa Bay	58	52	.527	12	_	5-5	L-2	33-21	25-31


Boston	54	58	.482	17	5	4-6	L-4	26-29	28-29


Cleveland	58	52	.527	_	_	7-3	W-4	29-22	29-30


Minnesota	57	53	.518	1	1	4-6	L-3	31-25	26-28


Chicago	56	55	.505	2½	2½	5-5	L-1	25-29	31-26

Kansas
City	46	66	.411	13	13	6-4	W-1	27-32	19-34


Detroit	43	69	.384	16	16	2-8	L-3	26-32	17-37


Houston	71	41	.634	_	_	5-5	L-1	35-18	36-23


Seattle	61	52	.540	10½	+1½	6-4	W-2	31-26	30-26


Texas	49	61	.445	21	9	4-6	W-1	23-31	26-30


Los Angeles	49	63	.438	22	10	6-4	W-3	24-32	25-31


Oakland	41	71	.366	30	18	2-8	L-5	17-38	24-33


New York	73	39	.652	_	_	8-2	W-6	38-18	35-21


Atlanta	66	46	.589	7	+4	5-5	W-2	37-22	29-24


Philadelphia	62	48	.564	10	+1	9-1	W-7	32-25	30-23


Miami	49	61	.445	23	12	2-8	L-2	23-28	26-33


Washington	37	76	.327	36½	25½	2-8	L-1	17-40	20-36

St.
Louis	61	49	.555	_	_	8-2	W-1	35-20	26-29


Milwaukee	60	50	.545	1	1	4-6	W-2	29-22	31-28


Chicago	45	65	.409	16	16	4-6	W-1	24-34	21-31


Pittsburgh	45	66	.405	16½	16½	5-5	W-1	24-29	21-37


Cincinnati	44	66	.400	17	17	5-5	L-3	24-32	20-34


Los Angeles	77	33	.700	_	_	10-0	W-10	40-15	37-18


San Diego	63	51	.553	16	_	5-5	W-2	33-24	30-27


San Francisco	54	57	.486	23½	7½	4-6	L-2	29-27	25-30


Arizona	50	60	.455	27	11	5-5	L-1	31-29	19-31

Colorado	49	64	.434	29½	13½	3-7	L-1	31-28	18-36

AMERICAN LEAGUEEast DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	Away
New York	71	41	.634	_	_	2-8	L-2	41-15	30-26
Toronto	60	50	.545	10	+2	5-5	L-2	34-21	26-29
Baltimore	58	52	.527	12	_	7-3	W-2	33-21	25-31
Tampa Bay	58	52	.527	12	_	5-5	L-2	33-21	25-31
Boston	54	58	.482	17	5	4-6	L-4	26-29	28-29Central DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	Away
Cleveland	58	52	.527	_	_	7-3	W-4	29-22	29-30
Minnesota	57	53	.518	1	1	4-6	L-3	31-25	26-28
Chicago	56	55	.505	2½	2½	5-5	L-1	25-29	31-26Kansas
City	46	66	.411	13	13	6-4	W-1	27-32	19-34
Detroit	43	69	.384	16	16	2-8	L-3	26-32	17-37West DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	Away
Houston	71	41	.634	_	_	5-5	L-1	35-18	36-23
Seattle	61	52	.540	10½	+1½	6-4	W-2	31-26	30-26
Texas	49	61	.445	21	9	4-6	W-1	23-31	26-30
Los Angeles	49	63	.438	22	10	6-4	W-3	24-32	25-31
Oakland	41	71	.366	30	18	2-8	L-5	17-38	24-33
___NATIONAL LEAGUEEast DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	Away
New York	73	39	.652	_	_	8-2	W-6	38-18	35-21
Atlanta	66	46	.589	7	+4	5-5	W-2	37-22	29-24
Philadelphia	62	48	.564	10	+1	9-1	W-7	32-25	30-23
Miami	49	61	.445	23	12	2-8	L-2	23-28	26-33
Washington	37	76	.327	36½	25½	2-8	L-1	17-40	20-36Central DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	AwaySt.
Louis	61	49	.555	_	_	8-2	W-1	35-20	26-29
Milwaukee	60	50	.545	1	1	4-6	W-2	29-22	31-28
Chicago	45	65	.409	16	16	4-6	W-1	24-34	21-31
Pittsburgh	45	66	.405	16½	16½	5-5	W-1	24-29	21-37
Cincinnati	44	66	.400	17	17	5-5	L-3	24-32	20-34West DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	Away
Los Angeles	77	33	.700	_	_	10-0	W-10	40-15	37-18
San Diego	63	51	.553	16	_	5-5	W-2	33-24	30-27
San Francisco	54	57	.486	23½	7½	4-6	L-2	29-27	25-30
Arizona	50	60	.455	27	11	5-5	L-1	31-29	19-31Colorado	49	64	.434	29½	13½	3-7	L-1	31-28	18-36

Thursday MLB Standings

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Wednesday night.

Melendez and Salvador Perez both had three hits and two RBIs for the Royals. Kyle Isbel drove in two runs and scored twice.

“Dropping down two and then answering right back, that’s really what we’re seeing from this group,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “If something happens they just keep coming.”

After leading all minor leaguers with 41 home runs last year, Melendez has 14 in 81 big league games this season. The left-handed-hitting rookie sent a pitch from lefty reliever Jake Diekman (5-2) into the right-field bullpen to give Kansas City a 4-3 lead.

“That whole at-bat I was waiting for that hanging slider,” Melendez said. “Obviously his fastball is very good. I was just trying to do some damage. I got a good pitch to hit.

“When I hit it, I kind of knew (it was out), but here at Kauffman you never really know. Once it finally landed, I was super pumped up.”

Isbel hit a two-run single in the eighth and scored on Melendez's single. Perez added an RBI single to make it 8-3.

Josh Staumont (3-1) worked a perfect seventh for the win.

Royals starter Kris Bubic allowed three runs (one earned) and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked three. He skirted trouble in every inning until the sixth, when Chicago touched him for three runs.

White Sox right-hander Johnny Cueto permitted three runs (two earned) and nine hits in six innings.

Bubic escaped a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the second. He got Gavin Sheets to line out to shallow left field and struck out Lenyn Sosa to end the inning.

“Pretty much throughout the outing I felt like we were in control of things,” Bubic said, giving credit to his catcher, Perez. “The fastball was as good as it’s been all year, and the curveball was good as well. I didn’t throw that many changeups.

“I was just throwing what was being put down. He knows what they’re looking for, so we went heavy fastball and curveball.”

The Royals scored in the third on a two-out single by Bobby Witt Jr. after Isbel ripped a one-out double past first baseman Jose Abreu.

The White Sox finally got to Bubic in the sixth. Once again, he loaded the bases with one out. Sheets hit another line drive, and second baseman Michael Massey couldn’t handle it. The error scored two runs.

Josh Harrison then drove in Yasmani Grandal with a two-out single, and Bubic’s night was over.

The Royals came back to tie it 3-all in the bottom half. Witt legged out an infield single leading off and scored on Perez's double to right-center. Perez advanced to third on an error by third baseman Yoan Moncado and scored on a two-out single by Massey.

“Anything to help the team win,” Massey said. “Obviously I wanted to make that play in the top of the sixth. I just missed it. To be able to come up big in the next inning felt really good.”

Chicago OF AJ Pollock was out of the lineup after fouling a ball off his foot Tuesday. White Sox manager Tony La Russa said it was precautionary. “His foot is sore, but he’ll be in the lineup and hit first tomorrow,” La Russa said.

Kansas City OF Brent Rooker was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. In a corresponding move, C Sebastian Rivero was optioned to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

The teams conclude their four-game series Thursday afternoon. RHP Dylan Cease (12-4, 1.98 ERA) will start for the White Sox against RHP Zack Greinke (3-7, 4.58).

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Wednesday night.Melendez and Salvador Perez both had three hits and two RBIs for the Royals. Kyle Isbel drove in two runs and scored twice.“Dropping down two and then answering right back, that’s really what we’re seeing from this group,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “If something happens they just keep coming.”After leading all minor leaguers with 41 home runs last year, Melendez has 14 in 81 big league games this season. The left-handed-hitting rookie sent a pitch from lefty reliever Jake Diekman (5-2) into the right-field bullpen to give Kansas City a 4-3 lead.“That whole at-bat I was waiting for that hanging slider,” Melendez said. “Obviously his fastball is very good. I was just trying to do some damage. I got a good pitch to hit.“When I hit it, I kind of knew (it was out), but here at Kauffman you never really know. Once it finally landed, I was super pumped up.”Isbel hit a two-run single in the eighth and scored on Melendez's single. Perez added an RBI single to make it 8-3.Josh Staumont (3-1) worked a perfect seventh for the win.Royals starter Kris Bubic allowed three runs (one earned) and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked three. He skirted trouble in every inning until the sixth, when Chicago touched him for three runs.White Sox right-hander Johnny Cueto permitted three runs (two earned) and nine hits in six innings.Bubic escaped a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the second. He got Gavin Sheets to line out to shallow left field and struck out Lenyn Sosa to end the inning.“Pretty much throughout the outing I felt like we were in control of things,” Bubic said, giving credit to his catcher, Perez. “The fastball was as good as it’s been all year, and the curveball was good as well. I didn’t throw that many changeups.“I was just throwing what was being put down. He knows what they’re looking for, so we went heavy fastball and curveball.”The Royals scored in the third on a two-out single by Bobby Witt Jr. after Isbel ripped a one-out double past first baseman Jose Abreu.The White Sox finally got to Bubic in the sixth. Once again, he loaded the bases with one out. Sheets hit another line drive, and second baseman Michael Massey couldn’t handle it. The error scored two runs.Josh Harrison then drove in Yasmani Grandal with a two-out single, and Bubic’s night was over.The Royals came back to tie it 3-all in the bottom half. Witt legged out an infield single leading off and scored on Perez's double to right-center. Perez advanced to third on an error by third baseman Yoan Moncado and scored on a two-out single by Massey.“Anything to help the team win,” Massey said. “Obviously I wanted to make that play in the top of the sixth. I just missed it. To be able to come up big in the next inning felt really good.”TRAINER'S ROOMChicago OF AJ Pollock was out of the lineup after fouling a ball off his foot Tuesday. White Sox manager Tony La Russa said it was precautionary. “His foot is sore, but he’ll be in the lineup and hit first tomorrow,” La Russa said.TRANSACTIONSKansas City OF Brent Rooker was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. In a corresponding move, C Sebastian Rivero was optioned to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.UP NEXTThe teams conclude their four-game series Thursday afternoon. RHP Dylan Cease (12-4, 1.98 ERA) will start for the White Sox against RHP Zack Greinke (3-7, 4.58).

Royals rookie Melendez delivers in 8-3 win over White Sox

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9/2 OPEN
9/9 Pawnee Heights
9/16 @ Cunningham
9/23 @ Burrton
9/30 Southern Cloud
10/7 @ Natoma
10/14 Weskan
10/21 Tescott
10/28 TBA

2022 Chase Kats Football Schedule

By Brandon Smith - bartonsports.com

The Barton Community College women's soccer team has been tabbed to finish second in the Jayhawk West for the upcoming 2022-23 season according to the league member coaches' voting.

A runner-up KJCCC West finish a season ago at 9-3-1, the Lady Cougars advanced to the Region VI/Plains District semifinals for the second straight year before concluding the season at 13-4-1 overall, marking their 14th straight winning season.

Head Coach Ousmane Camara enters his seventh season piecing together a rather new squad after losing all seven postseason honors from last year's teams including two-time All-America Seulgi Lee.

Barton will look to its' seven returners including four starters who made 10 or more starts in the lineup, goalkeeper Nia Baker, forward Alisia Solis, defenders Olivia Allen and Natalia Baltodano.

Defending conference champion Cowley College is predicted to defend its Jayhawk West title with Hutchinson in third followed by Garden City and Dodge City.

The Lady Cougars kickoff the season at home Saturday August 20, at 1:00 p.m. as they host Trinidad State College at the Cougar Soccer Complex. Concluding a three game road trip including a pair of matches against national powerhouses Trinity Valley Community College and Tyler Junior College, Barton will begin conference play at home August 31, against Garden City Community College.

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 </figure>By Brandon Smith - bartonsports.comThe Barton Community College women's soccer team has been tabbed to finish second in the Jayhawk West for the upcoming 2022-23 season according to the league member coaches' voting.A runner-up KJCCC West finish a season ago at 9-3-1, the Lady Cougars advanced to the Region VI/Plains District semifinals for the second straight year before concluding the season at 13-4-1 overall, marking their 14th straight winning season.Head Coach Ousmane Camara enters his seventh season piecing together a rather new squad after losing all seven postseason honors from last year's teams including two-time All-America Seulgi Lee.Barton will look to its' seven returners including four starters who made 10 or more starts in the lineup, goalkeeper Nia Baker, forward Alisia Solis, defenders Olivia Allen and Natalia Baltodano.Defending conference champion Cowley College is predicted to defend its Jayhawk West title with Hutchinson in third followed by Garden City and Dodge City.The Lady Cougars kickoff the season at home Saturday August 20, at 1:00 p.m. as they host Trinidad State College at the Cougar Soccer Complex. Concluding a three game road trip including a pair of matches against national powerhouses Trinity Valley Community College and Tyler Junior College, Barton will begin conference play at home August 31, against Garden City Community College.

Barton women's soccer tabbed second in KJCCC West preseason coaches poll

HAYS, Kan. - The 13th annual Tiger Auction and Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, August 20 in the Schmidt-Bickle Indoor Facility on the campus of Fort Hays State University. Doors will open at 4 p.m., dinner is served at 5 p.m., and the live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. and will end around 10 p.m. Get your tickets today by purchasing online or dropping by the FHSU Athletic office on the campus of Fort Hays State University.

There is still an online portion of the auction with a limited number of items that precedes the live in-person event, running from Monday, August 15 through Wednesday, August 17, which will give supporters an additional chance to support Tiger Athletics from any location.

This is one of the biggest annual events for the FHSU Athletic Department, which raised a record $410,842 in 2021. It was the first time Tiger supporters graciously topped the $400,000 mark in the 12-year history of the event.

Tickets for the live event on Saturday are $100 per person, which gives you admission to the event, a fantastic buffet meal, and unlimited drinks throughout the evening. Supporters can purchase $50 raffle tickets which are good for a chance to win eight $1,000 cash prizes given out throughout the night (you do not have to be present to win). A $2000 cash prize will be given out before the last live item is sold, but the winner must be present for that drawing.

Purchase your Tiger Auction and Dinner tickets as soon as possible to help the event committee have a good idea of how many guests to plan for. The event recently has seen well over 700 individuals attend.

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 </figure>HAYS, Kan. - The 13th annual Tiger Auction and Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, August 20 in the Schmidt-Bickle Indoor Facility on the campus of Fort Hays State University. Doors will open at 4 p.m., dinner is served at 5 p.m., and the live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. and will end around 10 p.m. Get your tickets today by purchasing online or dropping by the FHSU Athletic office on the campus of Fort Hays State University.Phone: (785) 628-4050There is still an online portion of the auction with a limited number of items that precedes the live in-person event, running from Monday, August 15 through Wednesday, August 17, which will give supporters an additional chance to support Tiger Athletics from any location.This is one of the biggest annual events for the FHSU Athletic Department, which raised a record $410,842 in 2021. It was the first time Tiger supporters graciously topped the $400,000 mark in the 12-year history of the event.Tickets for the live event on Saturday are $100 per person, which gives you admission to the event, a fantastic buffet meal, and unlimited drinks throughout the evening. Supporters can purchase $50 raffle tickets which are good for a chance to win eight $1,000 cash prizes given out throughout the night (you do not have to be present to win). A $2000 cash prize will be given out before the last live item is sold, but the winner must be present for that drawing.Purchase your Tiger Auction and Dinner tickets as soon as possible to help the event committee have a good idea of how many guests to plan for. The event recently has seen well over 700 individuals attend.

13th Annual Tiger Auction and Dinner Set for Saturday, August 20

By Mike Courson Great Bend Post

The Great Bend High School girls showed off their
athleticism at the state track meet last May, earning points all over the track
and in the field for a second-place finish in Class 5A. Now, GBHS volleyball
coach Shelly Duvall is hoping many of those same athletes can lead the team
beyond last year’s 18-16 finish.

The Lady Panthers lost just three seniors in Brooke
McReynolds, Taryn Warren, and Alayna Irwin. McReynolds was the only player in
the trio to play in all 80 sets, finishing second on the squad with 170 kills
and third on the team with 37 blocks.

“With only losing three seniors, we have a pretty high
expectation set for this season,” Duvall said. “It's our year to take (the
Western Athletic Conference title). The girls worked extremely hard over the
summer, and we will be starting our first week of practice with some intense
mental training as well as physical.”

Duvall gets back three seniors in Valarie Luna, Rylie
Duvall, and Kyndall Blessing. Luna was already a defensive force last season
with 104 blocks – more than twice as many as anyone else on the team. The
state-medalist high jumper also finished fourth on the team with 127 kills in
2021.

“Valarie will be so much fun to watch,” Duvall said. “She
stands at only 5-7 but has a 30-inch vertical. She is a big presence at the
net. We actually have size this season compared to those in the past.”

Rylie Duvall played in all 80 sets as a junior, finishing
third on the team with 157 kills. Blessing added another 80 kills in 64 sets.
Blessing was also a service specialist with 20 aces, and her 137 digs ranked
third on last year’s defense.

Junior Kenzie Premer is back after pacing last year’s
offense with 182 kills, and her 49 blocks were second only to Luna. Junior Macy
Nachtigal did a little of everything at libero, leading the team with 377 digs,
505 serve receives, and 24 aces.

A healthy junior class also includes Sadie Spray, Lauryn
Davis and Paige Thexton. Spray and Davis set up the hitters last season with
341 and 297 assists, respectively. The pair also combined for more than 200
digs. Thexton, back as a defensive specialist, finished with 185 digs in 2021.

“Rylie and Kenzie have some power in their swings,
along with Kyndall Blessing,” said Coach Duvall. “Sadie and Lauryn will run the
court with setting. Sadie is very quick to the ball and runs the floor. Lauryn
will see both time as a setter and as a defensive specialist along with Paige.”

The Lady Panthers also welcome in some youth.
Sophomore Kara Feist did some big things on the track last spring as a
freshman. She will be joined by sophomore Cassie Ellegood and freshman Denver
Ringo.

“Kara, Cassie and Denver all provide height at the net
and the ability to score when in tight situations,” Coach Duvall said. “We
expect big things from our young girls.”

Of Great Bend’s 16 losses last season, five came
against teams that went on to play at state, including two against Hutchinson
(6A), and individual losses to Smith Center and Hillsboro, the top-two teams in
Class 2A. Three more losses came against ranked teams from Eisenhower (5A),
Clay Center (4A), and Goodland (3A).

Coach Duvall said her squad has put in the work during
the offseason and, given the level of talent from experienced players all the
way down to the newcomers, it should pay dividends in 2022.

“Several girls attended multiple camps and took
lessons throughout the summer,” she said. “I would say from the freshmen all
the way up to the seniors, this might be the most well-rounded, athletic group
of girls I have ever coached. They are all multi-sport athletes that live in
the gym. Adding the mental training will be a game changer for the team. We are
including our entire program with this. I feel like it's extremely important to
incorporate from the beginning.”

The Lady Panthers open the season in Garden City on
Sept. 1, and play their first home matches against Hutchinson and Goddard on
Sept. 22. This year’s Great Bend Invitational is Saturday, Oct. 1.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660083101098.jpeg" alt="Lady Panther senior Valarie Luna" />
 <figcaption>Lady Panther senior Valarie Luna</figcaption>
 </figure>By Mike Courson Great Bend PostThe Great Bend High School girls showed off their
athleticism at the state track meet last May, earning points all over the track
and in the field for a second-place finish in Class 5A. Now, GBHS volleyball
coach Shelly Duvall is hoping many of those same athletes can lead the team
beyond last year’s 18-16 finish.The Lady Panthers lost just three seniors in Brooke
McReynolds, Taryn Warren, and Alayna Irwin. McReynolds was the only player in
the trio to play in all 80 sets, finishing second on the squad with 170 kills
and third on the team with 37 blocks.“With only losing three seniors, we have a pretty high
expectation set for this season,” Duvall said. “It's our year to take (the
Western Athletic Conference title). The girls worked extremely hard over the
summer, and we will be starting our first week of practice with some intense
mental training as well as physical.”Duvall gets back three seniors in Valarie Luna, Rylie
Duvall, and Kyndall Blessing. Luna was already a defensive force last season
with 104 blocks – more than twice as many as anyone else on the team. The
state-medalist high jumper also finished fourth on the team with 127 kills in
2021.“Valarie will be so much fun to watch,” Duvall said. “She
stands at only 5-7 but has a 30-inch vertical. She is a big presence at the
net. We actually have size this season compared to those in the past.”Rylie Duvall played in all 80 sets as a junior, finishing
third on the team with 157 kills. Blessing added another 80 kills in 64 sets.
Blessing was also a service specialist with 20 aces, and her 137 digs ranked
third on last year’s defense.Junior Kenzie Premer is back after pacing last year’s
offense with 182 kills, and her 49 blocks were second only to Luna. Junior Macy
Nachtigal did a little of everything at libero, leading the team with 377 digs,
505 serve receives, and 24 aces.A healthy junior class also includes Sadie Spray, Lauryn
Davis and Paige Thexton. Spray and Davis set up the hitters last season with
341 and 297 assists, respectively. The pair also combined for more than 200
digs. Thexton, back as a defensive specialist, finished with 185 digs in 2021.“Rylie and Kenzie have some power in their swings,
along with Kyndall Blessing,” said Coach Duvall. “Sadie and Lauryn will run the
court with setting. Sadie is very quick to the ball and runs the floor. Lauryn
will see both time as a setter and as a defensive specialist along with Paige.”The Lady Panthers also welcome in some youth.
Sophomore Kara Feist did some big things on the track last spring as a
freshman. She will be joined by sophomore Cassie Ellegood and freshman Denver
Ringo.“Kara, Cassie and Denver all provide height at the net
and the ability to score when in tight situations,” Coach Duvall said. “We
expect big things from our young girls.”Of Great Bend’s 16 losses last season, five came
against teams that went on to play at state, including two against Hutchinson
(6A), and individual losses to Smith Center and Hillsboro, the top-two teams in
Class 2A. Three more losses came against ranked teams from Eisenhower (5A),
Clay Center (4A), and Goodland (3A).Coach Duvall said her squad has put in the work during
the offseason and, given the level of talent from experienced players all the
way down to the newcomers, it should pay dividends in 2022.“Several girls attended multiple camps and took
lessons throughout the summer,” she said. “I would say from the freshmen all
the way up to the seniors, this might be the most well-rounded, athletic group
of girls I have ever coached. They are all multi-sport athletes that live in
the gym. Adding the mental training will be a game changer for the team. We are
including our entire program with this. I feel like it's extremely important to
incorporate from the beginning.”The Lady Panthers open the season in Garden City on
Sept. 1, and play their first home matches against Hutchinson and Goddard on
Sept. 22. This year’s Great Bend Invitational is Saturday, Oct. 1.

Duvall has high hopes for ‘well-rounded’ GBHS volleyball team

The Barton Community College men's soccer team has been predicted to finish second in the Jayhawk West for the 2022-23 season according to the league member coaches' voting.

Finishing third in the West last season, the Cougars had their year come to an end in the opening round of the Region VI/Plains District Playoffs to conclude the campaign at 8-8-0 overall.

Entering his first season at the helm, Head Coach Rafael Simmons brings 11 members back from last year's squad who saw considerable pitch time including reigning first-team all KJCCC West/Region VI selection Victor Lucca.

Defending KJCCC West and Region VI/Plains District champions Cowley College has been tabbed the conference favorite with Dodge City and Garden City sitting behind the Cougars.

Barton will open the new season at the friendly confines of the Cougar Soccer Complex on Friday, August 19, against Northeastern Junior College and Saturday, August 20, versus Lamar Community College. Concluding a two-game road trip in Iowa, the Cougars will open KJCCC play August 31, hosting Garden City Community College.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660125724937.jpeg" alt="Barton Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Barton Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>By Brandon Smith - bartonsports.comThe Barton Community College men's soccer team has been predicted to finish second in the Jayhawk West for the 2022-23 season according to the league member coaches' voting.Finishing third in the West last season, the Cougars had their year come to an end in the opening round of the Region VI/Plains District Playoffs to conclude the campaign at 8-8-0 overall.Entering his first season at the helm, Head Coach Rafael Simmons brings 11 members back from last year's squad who saw considerable pitch time including reigning first-team all KJCCC West/Region VI selection Victor Lucca.Defending KJCCC West and Region VI/Plains District champions Cowley College has been tabbed the conference favorite with Dodge City and Garden City sitting behind the Cougars.Barton will open the new season at the friendly confines of the Cougar Soccer Complex on Friday, August 19, against Northeastern Junior College and Saturday, August 20, versus Lamar Community College. Concluding a two-game road trip in Iowa, the Cougars will open KJCCC play August 31, hosting Garden City Community College.

Barton Men's Soccer picked second in KJCCC West Poll

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton returned from the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, giving him plenty of time to test out his surgically repaired shoulder and ramp up in training camp before the start of the regular season.

Fenton is expected to start along with first-round draft pick Trent McDuffie and breakout star L'Jarius Sneed, though he might be fighting for playing time after missing the entire offseason program. That's because a couple of younger players, including fourth-round pick Joshua Williams, have impressed Kansas City coaches early in camp.

Fenton started eight of his 14 games last season and has appeared in 42 games during his first three NFL seasons.

In other news Tuesday, the Chiefs agreed with veteran defensive tackle Danny Shelton on a contract for the coming season. Shelton was a first-round pick of the Browns in 2005 and spent two seasons with the Patriots and one with the Lions before spending last season with the Giants.

Shelton, who has started 72 games and appeared in 100 over his first seven seasons, is expected to rotate with Derrick Nnadi and Tershawn Wharton alongside three-time Pro Bowl tackle Chris Jones in the middle of the defensive line.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton returned from the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, giving him plenty of time to test out his surgically repaired shoulder and ramp up in training camp before the start of the regular season.Fenton is expected to start along with first-round draft pick Trent McDuffie and breakout star L'Jarius Sneed, though he might be fighting for playing time after missing the entire offseason program. That's because a couple of younger players, including fourth-round pick Joshua Williams, have impressed Kansas City coaches early in camp.Fenton started eight of his 14 games last season and has appeared in 42 games during his first three NFL seasons.In other news Tuesday, the Chiefs agreed with veteran defensive tackle Danny Shelton on a contract for the coming season. Shelton was a first-round pick of the Browns in 2005 and spent two seasons with the Patriots and one with the Lions before spending last season with the Giants.Shelton, who has started 72 games and appeared in 100 over his first seven seasons, is expected to rotate with Derrick Nnadi and Tershawn Wharton alongside three-time Pro Bowl tackle Chris Jones in the middle of the defensive line.

Chiefs' Fenton off PUP list; DT Shelton agrees to deal

New
York	71	40	.640	_	_	3-7	L-1	41-15	30-25

Toronto	60	50	.545	10½	+1½	5-5	L-2	34-21	26-29

Tampa
Bay	58	51	.532	12	_	5-5	L-1	33-21	25-30

Baltimore	58	52	.527	12½	½	7-3	W-2	33-21	25-31

Boston	54	57	.486	17	5	4-6	L-3	26-28	28-29

Cleveland	57	52	.523	_	_	6-4	W-3	29-22	28-30

Minnesota	57	52	.523	_	1	5-5	L-2	31-25	26-27

Chicago	56	54	.509	1½	2½	6-4	W-1	25-29	31-25

Kansas
City	45	66	.405	13	14	6-4	L-1	26-32	19-34

Detroit	43	68	.387	15	16	2-8	L-2	26-31	17-37

Houston	71	40	.640	_	_	5-5	W-1	35-17	36-23

Seattle	60	52	.536	11½	+½	5-5	W-1	30-26	30-26

Texas	48	61	.440	22	10	3-7	L-2	23-31	25-30

Los
Angeles	48	63	.432	23	11	5-5	W-2	24-32	24-31

Oakland	41	70	.369	30	18	3-7	L-4	17-37	24-33

New
York	72	39	.649	_	_	8-2	W-5	37-18	35-21

Atlanta	65	46	.586	7	+4	5-5	W-1	37-22	28-24

Philadelphia	61	48	.560	10	+1	9-1	W-6	31-25	30-23

Miami	49	60	.450	22	11	2-8	L-1	23-28	26-32

Washington	37	75	.330	35½	24½	2-8	W-1	17-40	20-35

St.
Louis	60	49	.550	_	_	8-2	L-1	35-20	25-29

Milwaukee	59	50	.541	1	1	4-6	W-1	28-22	31-28

Chicago	44	65	.404	16	16	3-7	L-1	23-34	21-31

Cincinnati	44	65	.404	16	16	6-4	L-2	24-32	20-33

Pittsburgh	44	66	.400	16½	16½	4-6	L-2	24-29	20-37

Los
Angeles	76	33	.697	_	_	9-1	W-9	39-15	37-18

San
Diego	62	51	.549	16	_	5-5	W-1	32-24	30-27

San
Francisco	54	56	.491	22½	6½	5-5	L-1	29-27	25-29

Arizona	50	59	.459	26	10	5-5	W-3	31-28	19-31

Colorado	49	63	.438	28½	12½	3-7	W-1	31-27	18-36

AMERICAN LEAGUEEast DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	AwayNew
York	71	40	.640	_	_	3-7	L-1	41-15	30-25Toronto	60	50	.545	10½	+1½	5-5	L-2	34-21	26-29Tampa
Bay	58	51	.532	12	_	5-5	L-1	33-21	25-30Baltimore	58	52	.527	12½	½	7-3	W-2	33-21	25-31Boston	54	57	.486	17	5	4-6	L-3	26-28	28-29Central DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	AwayCleveland	57	52	.523	_	_	6-4	W-3	29-22	28-30Minnesota	57	52	.523	_	1	5-5	L-2	31-25	26-27Chicago	56	54	.509	1½	2½	6-4	W-1	25-29	31-25Kansas
City	45	66	.405	13	14	6-4	L-1	26-32	19-34Detroit	43	68	.387	15	16	2-8	L-2	26-31	17-37West DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	AwayHouston	71	40	.640	_	_	5-5	W-1	35-17	36-23Seattle	60	52	.536	11½	+½	5-5	W-1	30-26	30-26Texas	48	61	.440	22	10	3-7	L-2	23-31	25-30Los
Angeles	48	63	.432	23	11	5-5	W-2	24-32	24-31Oakland	41	70	.369	30	18	3-7	L-4	17-37	24-33___NATIONAL LEAGUEEast DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	AwayNew
York	72	39	.649	_	_	8-2	W-5	37-18	35-21Atlanta	65	46	.586	7	+4	5-5	W-1	37-22	28-24Philadelphia	61	48	.560	10	+1	9-1	W-6	31-25	30-23Miami	49	60	.450	22	11	2-8	L-1	23-28	26-32Washington	37	75	.330	35½	24½	2-8	W-1	17-40	20-35Central DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	AwaySt.
Louis	60	49	.550	_	_	8-2	L-1	35-20	25-29Milwaukee	59	50	.541	1	1	4-6	W-1	28-22	31-28Chicago	44	65	.404	16	16	3-7	L-1	23-34	21-31Cincinnati	44	65	.404	16	16	6-4	L-2	24-32	20-33Pittsburgh	44	66	.400	16½	16½	4-6	L-2	24-29	20-37West DivisionW	L	Pct	GB	WCGB	L10	Str	Home	AwayLos
Angeles	76	33	.697	_	_	9-1	W-9	39-15	37-18San
Diego	62	51	.549	16	_	5-5	W-1	32-24	30-27San
Francisco	54	56	.491	22½	6½	5-5	L-1	29-27	25-29Arizona	50	59	.459	26	10	5-5	W-3	31-28	19-31Colorado	49	63	.438	28½	12½	3-7	W-1	31-27	18-36

Wednesday MLB Standings

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.

The Royals won the first game 4-2. Vinnie Pasquantino homered in both games for Kansas City.

Anderson is expected to miss six weeks with a tear in the middle finger of his left hand. He was put on the 10-day injured list between games of the twinbill.

Anderson was injured on a check swing during his last at-bat on Saturday night at Texas. He will have surgery on Thursday in Chicago.

The 29-year-old Anderson is hitting .301 for the playoff-contending White Sox. He missed the opener while finishing up a two-game suspension for making contact with an umpire.

“The way it was described to me, we expect to have him play before the season is over,” Chicago manager Tony La Russa said. “It’s up to us to keep winning games so when he gets back we’re contending."

“When anybody gets hurt (it’s tough), but the kind of player he is and what he means to the club, it’ a really tough break," he said.

Davis Martin (2-3) picked up the victory in the nightcap after being called up as the 27th man for the doubleheader. He allowed one run on three hits in 5 2/3 innings.

“The rookies both won the awards,” La Russa said. “Davis got it for pitching and Sosa for offensively. Davis had a real good mix, real good command. He showed different guys different things. Very impressive.”

Liam Hendriks earned his 23rd save in 26 opportunities.

Jonathan Heasley (1-7), who was called up as the 27th man for the Royals, allowed two solo home runs in 5 1/3 innings. He walked one and struck out five.

Sosa, who made his big league debut in June, gave the White Sox a 1-0 lead in the third when he hit a curveball into the water fountains in left center.

“I was expecting a fastball,” Sosa said through an interpreter. “When I saw that pitch, I was able to react and hit the ball hard. It was a curveball.”

Pasquantino became the 13th different Royals player to homer in both games of a doubleheader when he connected in the fourth.

Moncada homered in the sixth for a 2-1 lead.

Gavin Sheets had an RBI double in the Chicago eighth. The Royals got within a run on Nick Pratto’s sacrifice fly in the ninth.

Eloy Jimenez had three hits and a walk for the White Sox.

The Royals got a solid performance from Brady Singer (5-4) in the first game. He allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings.

Pratto homered, doubled and singled in the win.

“Brady was very good,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “I thought that was maybe his best sinker of the year. You see that many good hitters take called strikes that they’re questioning, it had movement they’re not accustomed to. Then he played off of that with the slider.”

Lance Lynn (2-5) allowed homers to Pratto and Pasquantino. Lynn gave up four runs on seven hits across six innings.

“I gave up two home runs that cost me four runs,” Lynn said.

The White Sox and Royals will continue their four-game series Wednesday night. RHP Johnny Cueto (4-5, 2.91 ERA) will start for Chicago. LHP Kris Bubic (2-6, 5.27 ERA) will get the start for the Royals.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.The Royals won the first game 4-2. Vinnie Pasquantino homered in both games for Kansas City.Anderson is expected to miss six weeks with a tear in the middle finger of his left hand. He was put on the 10-day injured list between games of the twinbill.Anderson was injured on a check swing during his last at-bat on Saturday night at Texas. He will have surgery on Thursday in Chicago.The 29-year-old Anderson is hitting .301 for the playoff-contending White Sox. He missed the opener while finishing up a two-game suspension for making contact with an umpire.“The way it was described to me, we expect to have him play before the season is over,” Chicago manager Tony La Russa said. “It’s up to us to keep winning games so when he gets back we’re contending."“When anybody gets hurt (it’s tough), but the kind of player he is and what he means to the club, it’ a really tough break," he said.Davis Martin (2-3) picked up the victory in the nightcap after being called up as the 27th man for the doubleheader. He allowed one run on three hits in 5 2/3 innings.“The rookies both won the awards,” La Russa said. “Davis got it for pitching and Sosa for offensively. Davis had a real good mix, real good command. He showed different guys different things. Very impressive.”Liam Hendriks earned his 23rd save in 26 opportunities.Jonathan Heasley (1-7), who was called up as the 27th man for the Royals, allowed two solo home runs in 5 1/3 innings. He walked one and struck out five.Sosa, who made his big league debut in June, gave the White Sox a 1-0 lead in the third when he hit a curveball into the water fountains in left center.“I was expecting a fastball,” Sosa said through an interpreter. “When I saw that pitch, I was able to react and hit the ball hard. It was a curveball.”Pasquantino became the 13th different Royals player to homer in both games of a doubleheader when he connected in the fourth.Moncada homered in the sixth for a 2-1 lead.Gavin Sheets had an RBI double in the Chicago eighth. The Royals got within a run on Nick Pratto’s sacrifice fly in the ninth.Eloy Jimenez had three hits and a walk for the White Sox.The Royals got a solid performance from Brady Singer (5-4) in the first game. He allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings.Pratto homered, doubled and singled in the win.“Brady was very good,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “I thought that was maybe his best sinker of the year. You see that many good hitters take called strikes that they’re questioning, it had movement they’re not accustomed to. Then he played off of that with the slider.”Lance Lynn (2-5) allowed homers to Pratto and Pasquantino. Lynn gave up four runs on seven hits across six innings.“I gave up two home runs that cost me four runs,” Lynn said.UP NEXTThe White Sox and Royals will continue their four-game series Wednesday night. RHP Johnny Cueto (4-5, 2.91 ERA) will start for Chicago. LHP Kris Bubic (2-6, 5.27 ERA) will get the start for the Royals.

White Sox split twinbill with KC

By Todd Moore-bartonsports.com

The Barton Community College volleyball program received distinguished Honor Roll academic honors as announced by the United State Marine Corps (USMC) and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for the 2021-22 academic year.

The award completes another outstanding year in the classroom under third year Head Coach Alan Segal as the Cougars were also named the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic Team of the Year for the third straight year.

Accumulating a 3.95 GPA, the Cougars compiled the highest GPA across all sports and division within the NJCAA.

A national classroom champion four of the past six years, this season's Cougars had each of its fifteen member roster earn NJCAA academic awards of over a 3.60 GPA including twelve earning first team distinction of a perfect 4.0 GPA.

The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average.

Barton led just six teams to earn the Academic Honor Roll award, given to the top 20% of the twenty-five teams exceeding the GPA requirements. It is the third straight year and fifth of the last six years Barton has received Honor Roll distinction among their fourteen times on landing on the academic list.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660073016183.jpeg" alt="Barton Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Barton Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>By Todd Moore-bartonsports.comThe Barton Community College volleyball program received distinguished Honor Roll academic honors as announced by the United State Marine Corps (USMC) and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for the 2021-22 academic year.The award completes another outstanding year in the classroom under third year Head Coach Alan Segal as the Cougars were also named the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic Team of the Year for the third straight year.Accumulating a 3.95 GPA, the Cougars compiled the highest GPA across all sports and division within the NJCAA.A national classroom champion four of the past six years, this season's Cougars had each of its fifteen member roster earn NJCAA academic awards of over a 3.60 GPA including twelve earning first team distinction of a perfect 4.0 GPA.The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average.Barton led just six teams to earn the Academic Honor Roll award, given to the top 20% of the twenty-five teams exceeding the GPA requirements. It is the third straight year and fifth of the last six years Barton has received Honor Roll distinction among their fourteen times on landing on the academic list.

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