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Photo | Cassidy Smith Morgan Harvey, Hoyt, sets the ball to keep the rally. Harvey has 105 digs so far this season. Photo | Cassidy Smith Aubreigh Haxton, Argonia; McKinley Johnson, Lindsborg; and Cameron Letcher, Kansas City, all celebrate after the team scores a point. All three were freshman on the Blue Dragon team. Photo | Cassidy Smith Kristina Head, Lyons, and Sophie Connor, Derby, go up for a block. Head had 57 block assists so far this season.
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Second-year coach continues building her team. Photos & Story | Cassidy Smith
Hutchinson Community College volleyball has had a booming season so far. The energy and support goes from the sideline, to the court, to the crowds. Teammates on the bench are always hyping up fellow players and setting the mood for the games. On the court, players are always positive no matter how the game is playing out. In the stands, Blue Dragon fans are loud and proud. Last year, the team was forced to play their season in the spring, due to COVID. This year, things are back to normal and their fall season is in full action. The season is rolling and the girls are getting back into the swing of things. Second-year Head Coach, Delice Downing is finally getting to start the Blue Dragons year like it should be. “This is the norm,” Downing said.”Everyone doesn’t get a full semester to prepare; they have to jump in and play with what they got.” HutchCC is hosting volleyball
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