Wayland Baptist is one of the true ‘forgotten pioneers’ of women’s basketball. How the owners of the longest win streak in American pro or college hoops history got their start. by Andrew Haubner/No Cap Space/January 23, 2025 Kaye Garms walked into the huddle and knew it was inevitable. For years, she and her Wayland Baptist…
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By Danny Andrews Former Wayland Flying Queen All-American Kathy Harston will be inducted in the third class of the Plainview High School Athletic Hall of Honor on Friday, Jan. 17, between games of a PHS basketball doubleheader. Harston, WBU Class of 1980, posted records of 17-9 and 19-7 in her first two years as coach…
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Join us in 2025 as we launch the Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation’s Membership Campaign: “Bring A Friend!” This year, we are excited to invite both new and returning members to join our community and encourage a friend to do the same. Whether it’s a former teammate, a family member, or a friend who loves sports,…
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Plainview Herald Sports/Education Editor Reese Nations filed this story about senior Emily Sigala on December 26, 2024. Here’s an excerpt: “Though the Plainview native is now in her final season as a Wayland Baptist University Flying Queen, there was a time when it seemed as if the pairing wasn’t meant to be.” Read Emily’s story…
Read MoreAfter starting Sooner Athletic Conference play with five home games in November, the Flying Queens hit the road in December for four conference games. The Queens started hot going 5-0 at home before dropping their first SAC matchup against Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Okla., 76-86. The team rebounded and won the remaining three games…
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The Flying Queens have started off strong in the 2024-25 season. Heading into the Thanksgiving break, the team is 8-0 overall and 5-0 in Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) play. The Queens have scored over 100 points in three games, finished 2-0 in the Queens Classic and took advantage of playing their first five SAC games…
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This year’s Annual Meeting of the Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation was held via Zoom on Saturday afternoon, November 2 from 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm. The agenda included reviewing minutes, financial statements, and committee highlights. The meeting also covered updates on the organization’s Bylaws, strategic plan, and board nominations, as preview of the upcoming basketball…
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