Barton men come up short in quest for NJCAA Outdoor Track title
 The Barton Community College men’s track and field team came up just short in its quest for a return to the top of the NJCAA track world. The Cougars came in 2nd at the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Hutchinson this past weekend missing the title by 4 1/2 points. Barton had its chances in a battle with South Plains College (Texas) but couldn’t quite make up all the projected 10-point deficit the Cougars entered the meet with. South Plains won the meet with 136 1/2 points to Barton’s 132. The title for South Plains was the 3rd in a row for the Texans. The Cougar men did crown 5 champions with Max Alonso winning two NJCAA titles in the throwing events. Barton spent most of Saturday playing catch-up to the Texans and still had an outside shot in the final event of the day. Five Top 15 times in the world were set in the sprinting events at the Championships – 3 by Cougars.
Barton women take 2nd at NJCAA Outdoor Track Championships
 The Barton Community College women’s track and field team turned in a good performance this past weekend, coming in 2nd at the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Hutchinson. South Plains College (Texas) won the championship with 142.33 points, well ahead of Barton’s 94. The Cougars also easily outdistanced Central Arizona, which was 3rd with 76. Central Arizona was projected to place 2nd and Barton 3rd so it was a very good weekend for the Cougars. The women won 3 events with Jasmine Simmons just missing a repeat double in the jumping events. Andrea Southerland defended her title in the 400m hurdles, setting a school record.
Cougars look to regain spot as King of the NJCAA Track Mountain
 For several years Barton Community College was the team to beat when it came to the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. While still annually one of the top teams the past few years, the Cougar men are primed to make a run for that top spot once again. Barton is armed with a pair of 2008 Olympians as well as one of the fastest sprinters in the world this year. That trio, along with some quality depth, should give Barton its best chance to win the NJCAA title since its run of 7 straight titles ended in 2005. The Barton women had its title run of 6 snapped in 2006. The Cougar women are headlined by 2-time defending champion Jasmine Simmons. Simmons will return to defend her titles in the long jump and triple jump. The event will take place at Gowans Stadium in Hutchinson this year and is the closest venue the Cougars have been to home in 9 years. That will give Barton fans their best chance to see the Cougar athletes in action for that same time frame as well, including two Olympians and a possible 3rd in the future. The meet will start Thursday with a limited number of events and pick up Friday with several of the preliminaries on the track and some finals in the field. Saturday will be a full day of finals on the track with more field events as well.
Barton ends season with loss to Cowley in Region VI play
The Barton Community College baseball team had its season come to and end with a 3-0 loss to Cowley County Monday afternoon in the loser’s bracket of the Region VI Championships. Barton had defeated Johnson County the previous day after losing in the opening round to Garden City. The Cougars end their year with a 31-24 record. Cowley eventually won the Region VI title, coming through the loser’s bracket for the title over Seward County.
Barton men and women roll to Region VI track and field titles
 The Barton Community College track team cruised to Region VI outdoor titles on both the men’s and women’s side, winning by more than 70 points each. The men finished with 208 points to runner-up Butler’s 130. The women posted 200 points to runner-up Coffeyville’s 126. The Cougar men had both the track and field athlete of the meet on the men’s side and the field athlete of the meet on the women’s. Max Alonso won in the field for the men by capturing the discus and shot put. Alonso won the discus with a new Region VI record. Tabarie Henry earned the award on the track by winning a gold in the 200m and running on the Cougars’ winning 4x100m relay team. Jasmine Simmons earned the Athlete of the Meet in the field for the women as she doubled in the jumps winning the long jump by more than 1 foot and the triple jump by more than 4 feet.
Barton dodges rain to beat Neosho; Smith set single season saves mark
The Barton Community College baseball team has dealt with time changes, date changes and even venue changes this year due to the wet spring. So the constant shifting of the Region VI 1st round playoff series with Neosho wasn’t a bother to them. The games finally got in Monday in Chanute and Barton promptly ended them Monday as well, winning 4-3 and 11-6 to advance to the double elimination tournament in Wichita this weekend. In the process Drew Smith put his name alone in the Barton record books with his 12th save of the season in the 4-3 win. Smith breaks his tie with Brad Schmidt, who has held the record for more than 20 years.
Cougars split series at Butler; await fate for home playoff series
The Barton Community College baseball team split its 4-game series at Butler over the extended weekend, winning one game each Friday and Monday at McDonald Stadium in El Dorado. The split completes the Cougars Jayhawk West schedule with an 18-14 record. The top 4 teams in the West will receive a 1st round home playoff series. Barton is currently in 5th place with the rest of the league completing its West schedule this weekend. Barton is now 26-21 overall with a 3-game series at Coffeyville this weekend and a home doubleheader with Clarendon (Texas) April 28. Region VI playoffs will begin May 2-3 with 1st round series. In the process Drew Smith tied Brad Schmidt as the single-season record holder in saves with a pair to run his season total to 11.
Barclay resigns as women’s basketball coach at Barton
Barton Community College head women’s basketball coach Jill Barclay resigned her position at the school Friday. Barclay coached at Barton for one season, compiling 25-7 record. Her team won the Jayhawk West title with a 14-2 mark. The school has already begun a nation-wide search for her successor.
Barton wins 3 of 4 against Cloud to set up big final West weekend for Cougars; Smith sets career save record
The Barton Community College baseball team won a Jayhawk West series 3-1 for the 3rd time in the last 4 series. This time it was Cloud County the Cougars took 3 of 4 from, splitting games Saturday before sweeping the Thunderbirds Monday. During the win in the opener, Drew Smith broke Brad Schmidt's record for career saves at Barton with 17th over 2 seasons. Barton also took a pair of non conference games from McCook (Neb) Tuesday to improve its record to 24-19 on the season. The Cougars will be in their final West series this weekend when they travel to Butler to take on the Grizzlies. The rest of the conference has one more weekend but Barton’s bye date falls on that final weekend. The Cougars are currently 16-12 in the West tied with Butler for that fourth and final home playoff spot in the West. Butler is 14-10. Close behind is Seward at 13-11. Three teams lead the West with a 16-8 mark – Colby, Garden City, and Hutchinson.
Barton rebounds with pair of wins Tuesday to split West series with Colby
The Barton Community College baseball team bounced back with a pair of wins Tuesday to split its Jayhawk West series with Colby. Barton lost a pair Monday then swept the West leaders on Tuesday to stay within striking distance in a jumble West race. Barton rode a 1-hit effort from pitcher Spencer Blades in the opener Tuesday and followed with a rally from 6-3 down in the 2nd game for the sweep. The games were originally scheduled to be played in Colby Saturday and Sunday but snow in that area moved the location and dates of the games. It is the 2nd weekend in a row Barton has had to move location and dates due to snow. Barton is now 19-18 overall and 13-11 in the West. Colby falls to 25-14 and 12-8 in West play. Garden leads the West with a 13-7 record. Barton will be at home this weekend with games sandwiched around Easter. Barton will play Saturday and Monday against Cloud with first pitch set for 1 pm at Lawson-Biggs Field.
Brathwaite runs 3rd fastest time in world; Edward clocks wind-aided 10.03
The Barton Community College track team turned in some world-ranked efforts this past weekend at the Texas Relays as the outdoor season picks up steam. In just the 2nd outdoor meet of the season and the 1st against some top level competition, Barton’s Ryan Brathwaite ran the 3rd fastest time in the world this year in the 100m hurdles and Alonso Edward ran a blistering 10.03 in a wind-aided 100m dash.
Softball splits with No. 13 Butler
The Barton Community College softball team splits games with No. 13 Butler Wednesday afternoon at Cougar Fields. As the weather is showing signs of February, the Cougars are playing like a team hitting stride in May, winners of 3 of their past 4. Barton nearly pulled off the sweep of the Grizzlies but saw a 3-0 lead late in the opener disappear in a 4-3 loss in 8 innings. Barton won the 2nd game 12-9 and is now 3-3 in the Jayhawk West after sweeping Colby Monday. Barton is 8-12 overall. Butler is now 19-6 overall and 3-1 in the West – which is also the Region VI this year with only the 5 NJCAA division teams – Barton, Butler, Seward, Garden, and Colby – a part of the West. Barton will tackle another of the top teams in the region when Seward comes to Cougar Fields Friday in a makeup doubleheader starting at 3 pm. Seward is 3-1 in the West and 22-11 overall.
Baseball takes 3 of 4 against Seward; wins 2nd straight West series
The Barton Community College baseball team has put itself back in the thick of the Jayhawk West race by taking 3 of 4 against Seward County on the heels of winning 3 of 4 in a series at Pratt. Barton won the final 3 games against the Saints Monday and Tuesday at Larks Park in Hays. The contest was slated to be played at Great Bend but 14 inches of snow moved the series north to Hays and pushed it back 2 days. The Cougars lost the opener of the series before winning the 2nd game Monday and sweeping Tuesday. Barton is now 11-9 in the West and 16-15 overall. Seward fell to 8-8 and 19-13. Barton is currently 4th in the West but just a game behind West leader Colby. Barton will travel to Colby this weekend for another big series on Saturday and Sunday.
Barton wins 3 of 4 at Pratt to even Jayhawk West record
The Barton Community College baseball team climbed back to the .500 mark in Jayhawk West action this weekend by taking 3 of 4 from Pratt on the road. Barton lost the opener then won the last 3 games at Stanion Field to draw to 8-8 in West action. Barton is now 14-15 overall. The Beavers fell to 3-13 in the West and 6-22 overall. Barton will have a chance to get itself back in contention for the Jayhawk West title this weekend when Seward County visits Lawson-Biggs Field.
Cougars win two at Broken Arrow Tournament; conference action next
The Barton Community College softball team won a pair of games at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma recently and now turns its focus to the Jayhawk West season. Barton is currently 5-9 on the season after its 2-4 outing in Oklahoma. The Cougars won two on Saturday scoring 30 runs in 3 games then dropped all 3 Sunday, scoring just 4 total runs. Barton will start its Jayhawk West slate Wednesday when the Cougars travel to Garden City. Barton will be at home Saturday against Seward at 2 pm.
Cougar baseball drops 3 of 4 to Hutch in Jayhawk West action
The Barton Community College baseball team wasn’t able to win that final game of the 4-game series to salvage a split this past weekend. During the opening two series, Barton was able to do that and go 2-2 on the weekend but Hutchinson took a pair from Barton Sunday afternoon and left town winning 3 of 4 against the Cougars. The series leaves Barton 11-13 for the season and 5-7 in the Jayhawk West. Hutchinson is now 9-13 and 7-5. Butler leads the West with a 9-3 mark. Colby and Seward are both 5-3.
Cougar men and women take 2nd at NJCAA Indoor Championships
The Barton Community College indoor track teams took 2nd this past weekend at the NJCAA National Indoor Championships at Lubbock, Texas. The Cougars had some outstanding efforts at the meet including an NJCAA Championship record effort by Alonso Edward in the 200m. It tied the school record at Barton. Edward was also part of the men’s 4x400m relay team set a meet record as was Tabarie Henry who captured a pair of gold medals. The Cougar women won a pair of relays in the event. South Plains (Texas) won both the men’s and women’s NJCAA Indoor National Championships. The outdoor season gets started next weekend in Lindsborg at Bethany College with the Swede Invitational.
Barton ends season with loss to Cowley in semifinals of Region VI play
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team had its season come to an end thanks to some hot shooting by Cowley in the semifinals of the Region VI basketball tournament. The Cougars lost to the Tigers, 97-89 Sunday night at Koch Arena in Wichita to ends its season with a 28-5 record. That is the most wins by the Cougars since Barton won 29 games in 2001 and finished 7th at the NJCAA National Tournament. Cowley lost in the final to Garden City, which will advance to the NJCAA tournament with a 23-11 record. During the season Barton won the Jayhawk West title for the first time in 6 years. The Cougars came up short of its first Region VI title since 2001.
Barton splits another West series; stands 4-4 in conference action
The Barton Community College baseball team was again able to salvage a split of the Jayhawk West series over the weekend. After splitting the season-opening series with Dodge City, Barton traveled to Garden City and did likewise against the Broncbusters. The two clubs split double headers both Saturday and Sunday in a pair of pitching battles Saturday with hitting taking over by the final contest on Sunday. Barton and Garden are now both 4-4 in the West. The Cougars are 10-10 overall on the season while Garden is now 14-5. Colby and Butler lead the West at 5-3. Barton will be in action this weekend against Hutchinson – another team that is at 4-4 in the West. The weekend series will get under way Saturday at Lawson-Biggs Field in Great Bend with a twinbill at 1 pm. The same 2 teams will battle Sunday at 1 pm in a pair of games as well.
Cougars upset in Region VI quarterfinals; ends season at 25-7
The Barton Community College women’s basketball team was not able to defend its Region VI Championships after running into hot-shooting Independence in the quarterfinals. Independence ended the Cougars in the quarters with a 79-67 win over the Cougars Friday night at Koch Arena in Wichita. Barton seasons ends with a 25-7 record and the Jayhawk West championship – a title the Cougars defended this season. Indy lost to eventual Region VI Champion Hutchinson in the semifinals. Hutch will take a 30-4 record into the NJCAA National Tournament.
Barton rolls into quarterfinals with impressive opening round win
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team rolled into quarterfinal play of the Region VI tournament with an easy 96-65 win over Labette in 1st round action Tuesday night at the Barton Gym. The Cougars bolted out of the gates to a 21-2 lead and were never challenged as the top seed from the Jayhawk West rolled by the 8th seed from the Jayhawk East. The Cougars, ranked No. 12 in the NJCAA, will await the winner of the Hutchison at Neosho County game tonight to see who their opponent will be in the quarterfinals Saturday night at 7 pm at Wichita’s Koch Arena. The Cougars improve to 27-4 with the win while Labette ends its season at 7-24.
Barton battles past Allen to open post season; plays Indy Friday in Quarters of Region VI Tournament
The Barton Community College women’s basketball team began defense of its Region VI Championships last season with a tougher-than-expected opening round win over Allen County Tuesday night at the Barton Gym. The Cougars finally took control of the game in the final 12 minutes to secure a 79-56 win over the Red Devils and move into quarterfinal action Friday night at Koch Arena in Wichita. The Cougars will play Independence at 7 pm for the right to move into the semifinals. Barton is now 25-6 and winners of 15 straight games. Allen ends its season with a 5-26 mark.
Cougars win pair of salvage split of opening West series
The Barton Community College baseball team won a pair of games Monday to salvage a split in the opening series of Jayhawk West action. Barton won 9-4 and 6-2 Monday after dropping a pair of 8-6 decisions Sunday. The Cougars are 2-2 in West play and 8-8 overall on the season. Dodge City, also 2-2 in the West, is 5-8 overall this year. The Cougars led every game going into the final inning but gave up that lead twice on Sunday. Barton will be on the road next weekend for a 4-game series at Garden City.
Barton wins thriller to put finishing touches on West championship
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team finished up its regular season with a thrilling 99-95 win over Pratt Saturday night at the Barton Gym. The Cougars had to rally for the win in front of the biggest crowd of the season in one of the club’s most exciting games this year. The win put the finishing touches on the Barton’s Jayhawk West title season. Barton finishes the regular with a 26-4 overall mark and 13-3 West record to win the conference by 2 games. Pratt tied for 5th in the West with an 8-8 mark and finishes with an 18-12 overall record. The Cougars will play host to Labette in the opening round of the Region VI tournament. The Cougars are the top seed from the West while Labette (7-23) is the 8th seed from the Jayhawk East. Tip will be at 8 pm at the Barton Gym.
Barton secures outright Jayhawk West title with win over Pratt
The Barton Community College women’s basketball team made it back-to-back Jayhawk West titles Saturday night with a 70-53 win over Pratt at the Barton Gym. The Cougars won the West title outright with for the 2nd straight season with the win. Barton is 43-5 in West play the past 3 seasons. The Cougars ended the regular season with a 14-game winning streak, which they will take into Region VI play. Barton concluded the regular season with a 24-6 overall mark and 14-2 record in West play. Pratt ends it regular season at 10-20 overall record and a 3-13 conference mark. The Cougars will be at home Tuesday for its Region VI playoff open against Allen County. Barton is the top seed in the West in the playoffs while Allen is the 8th seed in the East. Tip for the contest will be at 6 pm at the Barton Gym.
Barton men clinch Jayhawk West title with win at Colby
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team captured its 1st Jayhawk West title in 6 years with a 97-78 win at Colby Wednesday night in conference action. That, coupled with a Butler loss at Cloud County, gave the Cougars the outright title, holding a 2-game lead with just 1 game to play. Barton is now 12-3 in the Jayhawk and 25-4 overall. Colby finishes its season with a 5-25 overall mark and a 3-13 West record. Colby will miss the Region VI playoffs. The win secured the top spot from the West for Barton in the playoffs as well. The Cougars will open post season play 8 pm Tuesday against Labette at the Barton Gym. Barton will conclude its regular season Saturday when Pratt comes in for Homecoming.
Cougar women clinch share of West title; can win conference outright Saturday
The Barton Community College women’s basketball team earned at least a share of the Jayhawk West title Wednesday night and is now one win from claiming the title outright for the 2nd straight season. Barton defeated Colby 85-56 at the Community Building in Colby to move to 13-2 in Jayhawk West play – 1 game ahead of a trio of teams with just 1 game to play. The Cougars, ranked No 16 in the NJCAA, can claim back-to-back titles with a win over Pratt Saturday night at the Barton Gym. Barton is now 23-6 overall this season and have won 13 straight basketball games. Colby fell to 9-21 and 4-12 as the Trojans played their regular season finale.
Basketball Playoffs tickets now on sale
The Barton Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams have secured a home playoff game for the opening round of Region VI post-season play. Tickets for the playoff games to be played March 3rd are now on sale at the Athletic Department offices at Barton. The women’s game will tip at 6 pm with the men’s game to follow at approximately 8 pm at the Barton Gym. Opponents are yet to be determined. All advanced tickets are $5. Prices at the gate will be $6.
Season tickets holders will have a chance to purchase their same reserve seats for $5 anytime through the Cougars final home game Saturday night. The tickets must be purchased at the athletic department office Tuesday-Friday from 8:30 am-4 pm or at the ticket booth Saturday when Barton hosts Pratt in the regular season finale. General Admission tickets – also $5 – as well as a limited number of open reserves seats can also be purchased during this time.
Monday morning all reserve tickets not bought by season-ticket holders will go on sale to the public starting at 8:30 am thru 4 pm at the athletic office. Tickets can also be purchased Tuesday for $5 in the athletic offices from 8:30 am-4 pm. All tickets at the gate will be $6.
Barton takes sole possession of West lead with 77-65 win over Hutch
The Barton Community College women’s basketball team took a major step toward defending its Jayhawk West title Wednesday night with a 77-65 win over Hutchinson at the Barton Gym. The win put the Cougars in sole possession of 1st place in the West with 2 games to play. Barton is now 12-2 in the conference and 22-6 overall while Hutch falls to 10-3 and 23-4. Barton must win a road game at Colby and a home game against Pratt to secure its 2nd straight West title. The Cougars are off Saturday before hitting the road for its final road contest at Colby Wednesday in a 5:30 pm tip at the Community Building. Barton will take a 12-game winning streak to Colby.
Barton one step closer to Jayhawk West title with win over Hutchinson
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team rebounded from its worst loss of the season to take a step closer the school’s 1st Jayhawk West title in 6 years. The Cougars knocked off rival Hutchinson, 81-69, at the Barton Gym Wednesday night to retain a 1-game lead in the loss column with just 2 games to play. Barton improved to 24-4 overall on the season and more importantly 11-3 in Jayhawk West action. Hutch fell to 17-10 and 6-7. Butler remains in 2nd with a 9-4 mark. The win secured Barton a home playoff game and at least a 2nd place finish in the West. Barton will be off Saturday before returning to action Wednesday at Colby.
Edward enters world top 10 in 200m; Brathwaite, Henry keep rolling along
The Barton Community College indoor track teams have completed their final 2 meets prior to the Region VI Championships this weekend and did impressively. Alonso Edward moved into the top 10 in the world this year in the 200m with a time of 20.89 this past weekend at Texas A&M and Tabarie Henry finds himself just outside the top 10 in the 400m. Ryan Brathwaite continued his dominance with a pair of win in the 60m hurdles, including a top 20 world time and meet record at Nebraska. For the women, April Williams and Jasmine Simmons continue to pace the Cougars.
Barton defense stifles Butler in 69-44 win; Showdown with Hutch set for Wednesday
The Barton Community College women’s basketball team finished up its final details Saturday night to set up a league-leading showdown with Hutchinson Wednesday at the Barton Gym. The No. 11 Cougars went to El Dorado and handed Butler a 69-44 defeat at the Power Plant. The win was the 11th straight for the streaking Cougars. Barton sits 1/2 game up in the West at 11-2 with Hutchinson 1/2 game back at 10-2. Seward County and Cloud County each have 3 losses. The No. 16 Cougars are now 21-6 overall. Butler fell to 13-13 overall and 5-7 in the West. Hutchinson will bring a No. 18 ranking and 23-3 overall mark into the Barton Gym Wednesday. The winner of the 6 pm tip will be alone in 1st place as the only 2 loss team in the conference.
Barton men miss opportunity to secure share of West title; still lead league by 1 game
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team had a chance to secure at least a share of the Jayhawk West title Saturday night in El Dorado. But to do so the Cougars would have had to beat the league’s 2nd place team on its home floor. It didn’t happen. Butler, who has lost just once at home this year, rolled to an 86-70 win over the Cougars to keep the West race very interesting. Barton still leads at 10-3 with Butler 2nd at 8-4. Barton is 23-4 overall while Butler is 19-7. The Cougars – no longer with a chance to secure at least a share of the title with its next win – will host Hutchinson Wednesday night. The Cougars can lock down a top 3 West finish and remain a game up on the Butler in the loss column with a win.
Barton beats Garden; can clinch 1st Jayhawk West title in 6 years Saturday
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team put a 3-game cushion between itself and 3rd place Garden City Wednesday night with an 85-68 win over the Broncbusters at the Barton Gym in Great Bend. The only team within 3 games of the Cougars is Butler, whom the Cougars play Saturday in El Dorado. Barton is 10-2 in the West and Butler is 7-4. If Barton wins that contest, the Cougars will have a 3 game lead on its nearest competitor with only 3 games to go, clinching the schools 1st Jayhawk West men’s basketball title since 2003. Barton would also hold tiebreakers with any team able to catch them with a win, clinching the top seed from the West in the Region VI tournament. Barton is now 23-3 overall. Garden City fell to 6-5 and 16-9. The tip at Butler is set for 7:30 pm.
Cougars beat Garden City to remain tied for West lead; run winning streak to 10
The Barton Community College women’s basketball team moved a step closer to defending its Jayhawk West title with an 88-61 win over Garden City Wednesday night at the Barton Gym in Great Bend. The Cougars used a big first half from Jordi James to build a 19-point halftime lead and cruise to the conference win. The win was the 100th in the coaching career of Barton coach Jill Barclay. Barton improves to 10-2 in the West and has now won 10 straight contests. The Cougars are 20-6 overall. Garden falls to 3-8 in the West and 9-16 overall. Barton will travel to El Dorado Saturday to take on Butler County in West play. Tip for the contest will be 5:30 pm.
Fletchall assumes Athletic Director role at Barton
Barton Community College men’s basketball coach Craig Fletchall has been named the new Athletic Director at Barton, replacing Kurt Kohler, who will be the new volleyball coach at Fort Hays State University. The transition will take in late March when Kohler leaves for his new duties at Fort Hays. Fletchall will continue to be the men’s basketball coach at the school as well as the athletic director. Fletchall is currently in his 4th season at the helm of the Barton men’s basketball program after serving in that same capacity at Neosho County Community College. His guided the Cougars to the 2007 Region VI championship game and his current team is 22-3 and leading the Jayhawk West.
Cougar men back on winning trek with 83-63 road victory at Dodge
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team got back on the winning trek Saturday afternoon with an 83-63 road win over Dodge City at the Civic Center in Dodge. The 10th ranked Cougars used a big 1st half to build a lead on the Conquistadors on the way to the win, coming off the heels of just their 2nd loss in Jayhawk West play. Barton still leads the West with a 9-2 record and are now 22-3 overall. Dodge City fell to 3-8 in the West and 10-15 overall. Barton will be battling one of the teams with a chance to catch them for the West lead when Garden City comes to the Barton Gym Wednesday for an 8 pm tip. Garden is currently 3rd in the West with a 6-4 record in conference action. The Broncbusters are 16-8 overall.
Barton women makes it 9 straight with win at Dodge; remained tied for West lead
The Barton Community College women’s basketball team didn’t play its prettiest basketball game of the season, but managed to coast to an easy win Saturday afternoon in Dodge City. Barton won its 9th straight of the season with a 70-54 win over Dodge at the Civic Center. The win kept Barton tied for the top spot in the Jayhawk West, improving to 9-2 in conference action and 19-6 overall. Barton is currently tied with Cloud County and Hutchinson for the top spot in the West with Seward one game back. The Conquistadors fell to 0-11 in the West and 4-21 overall. The Cougars will back in action Wednesday night when Garden City will pay a visit to the Barton Gym for a 6 pm tip.
Cougar women still rolling along, win over No. 24 Seward
The Barton Community College women’s basketball team is still rolling right along, recording its 8th straight win and back-to-back wins over ranked teams. The Cougars beat Jayhawk West co-leader and No. 24 ranked Seward County Wednesday night at the Barton Gym, 80-78, to retain a share of the West lead themselves. Barton won the contest with a pair of free throws from Tressie Todd with less than 1 second to play. The win comes on the heels of an 81-69 win over No. 10 Cloud County the previous contest. The Cougars are now 8-2 in the West and tied with Cloud and Hutchinson atop the West with Seward one game back. Barton (18-6) will travel to Dodge City Saturday for a 2 pm tip against the Conquistadors (0-10, 4-20).
Barton men fall to Seward; beaten at home for 1st time this season
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team stumbled at home for the 1st time this year, losing to the defending Region VI Champions Wednesday night at the Barton Gym. Barton fell to Seward 77-65, snapping a 3-game win streak and tightening the race in the Jayhawk West. Barton still holds a 1-game lead in the West with an 8-2 mark. The Cougars are 21-3 overall. Barton is a full game up on Butler (7-3) and at least 2 1/2 games ahead of the rest of the field with 6 games to play. Seward – with back-to-back wins – has moved to 5-5 in the West and 18-6 overall. The Cougars will attempt to get back on track Saturday in Dodge City. The contest will tip at 4 pm at the Civic Center.
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