The remarkable legacy of the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens will take center stage during a special two-day celebration September 27–28, bringing together former players, alumni, supporters, and friends of the Flying Queens. The weekend begins Sunday, September 27, with a screening of If Not For Them: The Flying Queens Special Episode at the Cactus Theater,…
Read MoreCONNECTING LEGACY AND FUTURE: HFQF MENTORSHIP PROGRAM LAUNCHES INAUGURAL YEAR
The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation Mentorship Program launches its inaugural year with a dinner Saturday, September 26, at the home of Joe and Elaine Barnes outside Plainview. Seventeen current Flying Queens and 18 former Queens make up the program’s first mentor-mentee class, bringing together generations of Flying Queens through conversation, encouragement, guidance, and their shared…
Read MoreFLYING QUEENS GREAT CARMEN WYNN-PARKS SELECTED FOR NAIA HALL OF FAME
By Phillip L Hamilton • September 15, 2026 • Wayland Baptist University News and Marketing PLAINVIEW, TX — Hutcherson Flying Queens great Carmen Wynn-Parks, a three-time NAIA All-American who became one of the most accomplished players in Wayland Baptist University history, has been selected for induction into the NAIA Hall of Fame. The National Association…
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MUSEUM ARTIFACT SPOTLIGHT: FLYING QUEEN JAMIE HORACEK-RODRIGUEZ
February 2026 source: Zachary Davis, Flying Queens Museum To celebrate In Their Own Words: Stories from Hale County exhibit, we would like to share another story straight from a Flying Queen. Jamie Horacek-Rodriguez played from 1978-82, the following is her account of the events that lead to her joining the Flying Queens: “I had a…
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FLYING QUEENS MUSEUM: PROGRAM & IMPACT REPORT, 2025-EARLY 2026
Major Event: Nights at the MabeeOne of the museum’s most successful programs of 2025 was “Nights at the Mabee”, a living-history event held throughout the Mabee Regional Heritage Center. The event brought together community members, current student-athletes, and local history enthusiasts through immersive experiences and interactive programming. In the Flying Queens Museum:• A local community…
Read MoreMUSEUM ARTIFACT SPOTLIGHT: 131-GAME WIN STREAK
source: Flying Queens Museum Today, we shine a spotlight on their extraordinary 131-game winning streak from 1953 to 1958. This remarkable feat was accomplished by five teams, comprising 31 players and two coaches, showcasing unparalleled talent and unwavering determination. Led by Coach Caddo Mathews, the streak began in 1953 with a resounding victory over Dowell’s…
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HFQF ANNOUNCES 2026 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation (HFQF) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Golf Tournament, set for Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Plainview Country Club in Plainview, Texas. Golfers and supporters are invited to enjoy a day of competition, camaraderie, and community—all in support of the legendary Wayland Baptist University Flying Queens basketball program….
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