Harley Redin had retired from coaching by the time Kathy Harston came to Wayland Baptist to play basketball in 1976. But, much to Harston’s delight and appreciation, the esteemed Flying Queens coach was still involved with the Flying Queens program. “My freshman year I flew on the plane where Harley was a pilot. I didn’t…
Read MoreMARY WILLIAMS BROKE COLOR BARRIER WITH FLYING QUEENS
source: WBUathletics.com Mary Williams could be considered the Jackie Robinson of Wayland Baptist Flying Queens basketball. According to longtime head coach Harley Redin, in 1969 Williams became the first black student-athlete to play for the Flying Queens. Not only did she break the color barrier of one of the most storied sports programs in the…
Read MoreTHE 2022 HFQF GOLF TOURNEY IS OFFICIALLY ONE WEEK AWAY!
This is your last week to register your team for the tournament! Join us for a fun weekend of golf and friendship as we raise money for the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens, a women’s basketball program with a unique and historic legacy. Deadline to register your team is Fri., Oct. 28th Also, we’re still looking for hole sponsors –…
Read MoreMIDWEST SPORTS NET INTERVIEW WITH COACH JASON COOPER
Host Joey McWilliams visits with Flying Queens Head Coach Jason Cooper about the team’s high hopes for the 2022-23 season.
Read MoreJOHNNA POINTER NAMED AS DIRECTOR OF WNIT BASKETBALL EVENTS
Postseason WNIT | 10/4/2022 12:00:00 PM FORT COLLINS, CO – Triple Crown Sports and the Women’s National Invitation Tournament is pleased to announce the hiring of Johnna Pointer as primary director of the Preseason and Postseason WNIT events, which have elevated the competitive experience in women’s Division-I basketball for more than 20 years. Pointer has…
Read More2022 HFQF GOLF TOURNEY – DEADLINES FAST APPROACHING!
Deadline to reserve your hotel room is Fri., Sept. 30 Deadline to purchase a sponsorship is Fri., Oct. 21st Deadline to register your team is Fri., Oct. 29th Also, we’re still looking for hole sponsors – only $100 each! Texas Star Golf ClubMonday, October 31, 2022 7:30 am registration – 4 Person Scramble Shotgun Start…
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