PLAINVIEW, Texas – The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation (HFQF) invites golfers and supporters to its annual golf tournament on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Plainview Country Club. The event will raise critical funds to support the Wayland Baptist University Flying Queens, one of the most legendary women’s basketball programs in the nation. The tournament…
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Thanks to Canyon News Managing Editor Tim Ritter for the insightful article about new Flying Queens Head Coach Jordan Vessels. Read it and you will see why many former players are so excited Jordan is heading the program. Jordan also gives readers an update on the team roster for the upcoming season. Jordan has strong…
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Thursday, July 23, 2025 The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation, Inc. sends is deepest condolences to former HFQF President Linda Pickens Price on the passing of her husband Ben. For those of you who know Linda, you know she and Ben were a formidable team who played a key role in the creation of the Flying…
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An interview with Kasey Porr HFQF: You were hired just before the Flying Queens Museum opened. Did you know what you were getting into?PORR: For me, it was a little bit different because I came in after a good portion of the artifacts had already been donated and many exhibits were being installed—so I had…
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Plainview — Wayland Baptist Athletics held their annual Spring Athletic Awards Banquet to recognize each spring sport’s athletic achievements – including Benjamin Lubker (men’s golf) and Addy Rich (softball) receiving the prestigious Roscoe Snyder Award. To go along with Lubker and Rich, four other athletes received Athletic Administration awards voted on by coaches and staff…
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The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation, Inc. (HFQF) was honored for its long-standing history of support to Wayland Baptist University with a Keeper of the Flame award at the Pioneers of Excellence banquet on Thursday, April 25. The event took place in Plainview, Texas, in the Historic Hilton Ballroom at the Conrad Lofts Downtown. Founded in…
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Wayland Baptist Athletics Director Jim Giacomazzi cites Vessells “proven track record of leadership, player development, and a deep knowledge of the South Plains and Texas Panhandle. Wayland Baptist University Athletics has named Jordan Vessels the 15th Head Coach in Flying Queens history. “I am beyond honored and incredibly humbled to be named the Head Women’s…
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