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Crossing the finish line of the season

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

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Women’s team tries to take care of unfinished business

Tucker Ashburn Butler Student Sports Media The 2020-21 Butler women’s basketball team would have been starting their season in November, but because of COVID-19, the season is pushed back to January. According to the current schedule, the season is currently set to start Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at home vs. Colby. Last season, the women’s… Continue reading Women’s team tries to take care of unfinished business

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It’s a rocky road, but hopes for sports

D’Ion Marley, Tucker Ashburn, Jake Wiggins and William Paronto, Butler Student Sports Media and Caylen Lowery, Reporting 1 Student Everyone knows how hard COVID is affecting the sports world. Butler Community College has been feeling those effects lately with the men’s and women’s basketball teams and volleyball team that were quarantined. All sports are going… Continue reading It’s a rocky road, but hopes for sports

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Davenport leads Butler to win in regular season finale

Bryce Hirayama Student Sports Media The Grizzlies entered Saturday’s game against the No. 3 Garden City Broncbusters following a tough loss against Iowa Western one week prior. They did not just lose the game as they also lost a few players to injuries to a team that had many throughout the year. Although the Grizzlies… Continue reading Davenport leads Butler to win in regular season finale

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Grizzlies survive scare against Greyhounds of Fort Scott

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

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New beginnings brings high hopes for men’s basketball team

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

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Women’s basketball ranked 18th in preseason polls

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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Women’s soccer falls off the rankings following back-to-back home losses

Raymond Hoare Student Sports Media The Women’s soccer team suffered its second straight loss at home this year, which is the first time in 10 years. It has not been an ideal season statistically as the Grizzlies are only averaging 1.57 goals per game, a season low for the team. In the last five years,… Continue reading Women’s soccer falls off the rankings following back-to-back home losses

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Lechtenberg leads volleyball in successful first season

Ross Cole Student Sports Media The Butler Grizzlies volleyball team has had a roller coaster season so far, but have managed to stay above .500 as they hit the downhill slide of their 2019 season. First year Head Coach Lisa Lechtenberg has gained good relationships with her new players and has led her team to… Continue reading Lechtenberg leads volleyball in successful first season