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…
Read MoreMUSEUM ARTIFACT SPOTLIGHT: 131-GAME WIN STREAK
source: Flying Queens Museum Today, we shine a spotlight on their extraordinary 131-game winning streak from 1953 to 1958. This remarkable feat was accomplished by five teams, comprising 31 players and two coaches, showcasing unparalleled talent and unwavering determination. Led by Coach Caddo Mathews, the streak began in 1953 with a resounding victory over Dowell’s…
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HFQF ANNOUNCES 2026 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation (HFQF) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Golf Tournament, set for Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Plainview Country Club in Plainview, Texas. Golfers and supporters are invited to enjoy a day of competition, camaraderie, and community—all in support of the legendary Wayland Baptist University Flying Queens basketball program….
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MUSEUM ARTIFACT SPOTLIGHT: FLYING QUEENS UNIFORM (1980-84)
source: Flying Queens Museum In this spotlight, we highlight a significant piece of Flying Queen’s history—an official uniform worn by Darla Armes Ford (#35) from 1980 to 1984. Throughout the years, the Flying Queens’ uniforms evolved alongside changing athletic trends. During this period, the team wore dark blue or yellow tops, with darker colors designated…
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CONNECTING LEGACY AND FUTURE: THE HFQF MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE
The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation (HFQF) is excited to announce the launch of a new Mentorship Initiative in 2026. This initiative will create meaningful connections between our esteemed alumni and the current student-athletes of the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens women’s basketball team, fostering a community of support that bridges generations. The program is designed to…
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QUEENS FALL SHORT IN FEBRUARY BUT COACH SEES GROWTH
The Flying Queens closed the regular season with six games in February. The team finished the month with a 2-6 record and finished the season 12-16 overall and 11-11 in Sooner Athletic Conference play. After losing the last regular season game in a heartbreaker to Mid-American Christian University (MACU), 75-77, the team turned around to…
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PATSY NEAL JOINS THE GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Patsy Neal, Flying Queen from 1956-60 and a native of Elberton, Georgia, was among 10 former athletes inducted to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Feb. 21, 2026. The weekend festivities included a jacket ceremony on Feb. 20 and a FanFest/autograph session on the 21st. Watch Patsy’s video from the induction…
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