When athletes are sidelined by injury, the physical pain often masks a deeper, more invisible wound such as the impact on mental health. For many student-athletes, injury means not only a break from competition but a battle against isolation, fear and doubt.
For Butler CC stand-out distance runner (pink jersey and black tights in the above image), Elizabeth Hernandez, track and field has been a decade-long journey that began by watching her parents lace up their shoes and run. Growing up in Tlaxcala, Mexico, Hernandez found her own passion for the sport, one that continues to drive her today as a Grizzly sophomore.
The Butler Grizzlies baseball team took on a big challenge Sunday, April 26 after losing their previous encounter, facing nationally ranked No. 5 Cowley County at Tiger Ball Park. Though the Grizzlies came up short in a 13–3 loss, the lessons learned were more valuable than the score. The Grizzlies lost the first game on their home base 15-4 a couple of days before, Cowley dominated them in both games and this shows they are the superior team.
The #16 ranked Butler Community College softball team dominated on Saturday , April 26 exploding for 14 runs in just three innings to dismantle Pratt Community College 14–2 in a five-inning run-rule victory at Angood Field.
At many colleges, college athletes in Division I programs create the strongest beats in campus life. Throughout history college sports have led students to show greater school pride and bond with each other. Student support during football homecomings and both team success and failure build deep ties among students that make up the heart of the college community. Throughout both highschool and college sports have played a big part in inviting students, families and the community to bond and join together.
After watching the Butler Community College Grizzlies lose to Cloud County Community College Thunderbirds in the first game (8-4), they were defeated 10-0 in the second game of the double header at Lee Doyen Field. The Thunderbirds showcased their depth on both sides of the ball, taking control early and never looking back.
Butler Community College continued their impressive day and season with a commanding 18-4 win over Garden City Community College after a 22-3 win in the first game. The Grizzlies’ offense was on full display as they piled on 18 runs, thanks to a relentless attack that kept the Garden City defense on their heels throughout the game.
On Friday, March 14, the Grizzlies’ men’s basketball team lost in the semifinal of the NJCAA Region 6 tournament, eliminating them from further post season competition. The men’s team lost to the Cowley Tigers, ending 54-58.
The Butler Community College Grizzlies flexed their offensive and defensive muscles in a dominant doubleheader sweep over Seward County Community College, winning 10-1 in the opener and 11-6 in the second game.
Russell Branch is a 6’2 point guard from Barnwell, South Carolina. He started to play at a young age as he has a father who was involved with the sport, which made it easy for Branch to fall in love with playing.
