Lantern Staff The reputation that Head Coach Mike Helmer has built for the women’s basketball program is what initially drew a Mustang, Oklahoma native to Butler. “Teams in the past for Butler have been great and the name alone grants exposure to the players,” Randi Harding, a point guard, said. Harding is in her freshman… Continue reading Competition, academics attract Harding: Mustang native bares all on court
Jen Anima-Valdez Editor-in-Chief Imagine it: a huge town full of culture and people, with beautiful architecture at every corner, skinny streets and the best Doners – a traditional German food. This is how Amelie Koenig, a Berlin, Germany, native, would describe her home. Compared to Berlin, Germany, Koenig says Americans use too much ice, that… Continue reading Berlin native takes on Butler soccer
Micah Miller Student Sports Media Wednesday, Feb. 23 The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference is one of the most challenging conferences to play in. Thirteen teams. Twelve of them make it to the Region VI tournament. With today being the final night of regular season play, lots of scenarios play out. Listed below will be… Continue reading KJCCC basketball playoff preview
Rachel Mallory Reporting Student College sports have been an ever-growing interest throughout the country for years. Football, specifically, brings in the crowds. However, over the last few years at Butler Community College, the attendance numbers for these games and events have declined. Tyler Nordman, the associate athletic director at Butler, shared some ideas on how… Continue reading Can blood be purple?
William Paronto Student Sports Media The Butler Grizzlies Cross Country season came to an end after their final meet of the season on Saturday, Nov. 14. They raced in Iowa at the National Junior College Championships in Fort Dodge. The men’s team finished in the top 10 with a 10th place finish overall, while the… Continue reading Crossing the finish line of the season
Riley Wagner Reporting I Student Weight loss journeys look different for everyone who has them. For most, it might be a mid-life crisis or a middle-aged decision to change their figure. But for Karter Johnson, a former Texas Christian University (TCU) defensive tackle now turned tight end, it was just a part of his journey.… Continue reading Grizzly’s weight loss journey
Bryce Hirayama Student Sports Media On Sunday, Dec. 8 the Butler Grizzlies went into Miami, Oklahoma and beat No. 13 Trinity Valley Community College, 33 to 23. The Grizzlies jumped out to a 21 to nothing lead with 7:41 to go in the second quarter. The Grizzlies on their first scoring drive went eight plays… Continue reading New year, same team: Butler repeats at the Midwest Classic beating Trinity Valley, 33-23
Anthony Gorges Student Sports Media Nationally ranked at No. 7, the Butler Grizzlies were tested at BG Products Veterans Sports Complex on Saturday, Oct. 19 against the No. 15 Fort Scott Greyhounds. The Grizzlies survived and won a tight game by a score of 10-7. Throughout the game, it was a defensive battle. Butler tallied… Continue reading Grizzlies survive scare against Greyhounds of Fort Scott
Anthony Gorges Student Sports Media After going 16-14 during the 2018-19 season, the Butler Grizzlies men’s basketball team will have a new look all the way across this season. Leading the Grizzlies this year is first year Head Coach Kyle Fisher. Fisher has had plenty of playing and coaching experience before his arrival at Butler.… Continue reading New beginnings brings high hopes for men’s basketball team
Raymond Hoare Student Sports Media The Butler Grizzlies women’s basketball team shocked everyone as they fought their way to win the Region XI title for the first time in school history and made their second appearance in the NJCAA tournament. Despite losing in the first round in Lubbock, Texas, they ended the season with an… Continue reading Women’s basketball ranked 18th in preseason polls
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