source: naia.orgSharla Harrison Rich’s storied basketball career at Wayland Baptist University (Texas) was marked by record-breaking success and a commitment to elevating the game. From 1985 to 1989, Sharla helped lead the Flying Queens to four straight NAIA national tournament appearances. Along the way, Sharla racked up numerous achievements herself, including earning spots on the…
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In its first year being played in the “806” region, the Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation Golf Tournament is honoring former Flying Queens coach Dean Weese along with raising funds to support the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens basketball program. The tournament is scheduled for Monday, October 7 at Shadow Hills Golf Course in Lubbock, Texas. The…
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This spring the Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation, Inc. conducted its first member survey to gather feedback and inform planning for the 2025-27 strategic plan. Below are the top 3 responses to questions in five areas: 1) Information members want to receive from the Foundation – News about the current teamNews about former playersNews about the…
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The Flying Queens who played from 1989-96 during the Sheryl Estes coaching era had a reunion in the Hill Country May 31- June 2, 2024. We stayed at a VRBO property in the country outside of Dripping Springs. Everyone brought memorabilia from our Flying Queen days. We even had some game footage and highlight films….
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The late Dr. Laura Switzer and Sheryl Estes will be two of six inductees in the 2024 Class to enter the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame at 2 p.m. on June 9, 2024 at the Amarillo Civic Center’s Grand Plaza. The six inductees will be honored, alongside coaches and athletes of the year from 2023-2024,…
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Plainview, 05/14/2024 – Wayland Baptist Athletics held their annual Spring Athletic Awards Banquet to recognize each spring sport’s athletic achievements – including D’Michael Bellfield (men’s basketball) and Mason Garrett (women’s golf) receiving the prestigious Roscoe Snyder Award. To go along with Bellfield and Garrett, four other athletes received Athletic Administration awards voted on by coaches…
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