The 2026 Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation Golf Tournament brought golfers, supporters, former Flying Queens and friends together for a memorable day of golf, fellowship and support for the Flying Queens. Held Monday, September 28, at Plainview Country Club, the annual tournament welcomed 68 golfers representing 17 teams for a day of friendly competition and fun—all…
Read MoreMUSEUM ARTIFACT SPOTLIGHT: THE FLYING QUEEN PATCH
source: Flying Queens Museum Have you ever thought about the stories behind sports team’s names? The name of the women’s basketball team Flying Queens has a particularly interesting history. In their early days, the team went by the name “Wayland Harvest Queens”, a nod to a local grain elevator that was among their initial sponsors….
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FLYING QUEENS LEGACY HIGHLIGHTED DURING SPECIAL SEPTEMBER WEEKEND
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…
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