2013-14 Barton Men's Basketball News
Three Cougars earn post season honors
Three Barton Community College men’s basketball players recently earned post season honors. Sophomore transfer Tyler Corley led the selections landing on the second team of the KJCCC West Division All-Conference Team and honorable mention honors for the All-Region VI Team. Also a sophomore transfer, Darius Gibson was joined by two-year starter Raheem Johnson in earning honorable mention selections to the KJCCC West Division All-Conference Team.
March 09, 2014
Breaks don’t go the way of Cougars, Barton men end season in El Dorado
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team just couldn’t get over the hump Saturday afternoon in El Dorado and when they did, a controversial finish would end the Cougars season losing to Butler Community College 63-59 in the first round of the Region VI playoffs. Barton ends the season 20-11 while Butler advances to the Region VI Quarterfinals at 22-9.
March 02, 2014
Costly loss sends Cougars on the road for first round of playoffs
Opportunity knocked for the Barton Community College men’s basketball team after the Cougars upset No. 16 Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson. Wednesday night at the Barton Gym the opportunity exited as the Cougars dropped a 74-72 contest to Garden City Community College. Having put itself in a position to host a home playoff game with the victory over Hutchinson, a win by the Cougars would have given Barton the No. 2 seed in the Region VI Tournament. Instead, the loss dropped the 20-10 Cougars into a four-way tie for third at 8-6 and sent the Cougars spiraling to the No. 6 seed in the region. Garden City’s victory improved the Broncbusters to 22-8 on the season and joined the third place log jam at 8-6 in conference play, dropping to the fifth seed due to tiebreakers. Barton will next head to El Dorado to take on Butler Community College in first round action. The Grizzlies finished third in the Jayhawk East at 7-5 and will bring a 21-9 overall record to the contest. Game time at The Power Plant is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
February 27, 2014
Cougars knock off No. 16 Hutchinson in the Sports Arena; pivotal game looms on Wednesday
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team shook up the conference and region standings Saturday night in the Hutchinson Sports Arena with an 87-82 victory over No. 16 ranked Hutchinson Community College. The victory vaulted the Cougars into a second place tie in the conference race and set up thrilling last night of regular season play as Region VI tournament seedings yet to be determined. Improving to 8-5 in conference play and 20-9 overall, Barton can secure at least first round Region VI home playoff game with a victory Wednesday at the Barton Gym against Garden City Community College. A loss by the Cougars could potentially spiral Barton down to a sixth seed. Hutchinson meanwhile falls to 22-7 on the season and into a second place tie with the Cougars and Pratt Community College at 8-5. Tip-off time for the Barton-Garden City matchup will be approximately 7:30 p.m. or twenty-minutes following sophomore recognition night held at the conclusion of the women’s game.
February 24, 2014
Cougars surrender halftime lead for fifth time in conference, fall by nine at Seward
For the fifth time in Jayhawk Conference play this season, the Barton Community College men’s basketball team led at halftime only to leave with the taste of defeat. Wednesday night at The Greenhouse in Liberal, Kansas, the Cougars fought for a three-point intermission advantage but were outscored by twelve in the second half to lose 67-58 to Seward County Community College. Barton drops to19-9 on the season and more damaging drops to 7-5 in the conference standings while Seward County improved to 20-8 on the season and 10-2 in conference play to clinch its fourth straight conference championship. With only two games remaining, the Cougars still control its destiny on maintaining a first round playoff game with Garden City Community College and Cloud County Community College giving chase at one game back. Barton will travel to No. 16 ranked Hutchinson Community College on Saturday before wrapping up the regular season next Wednesday at home against Garden City which could determine a home playoff game. Tip-off time for Saturday’s matchup with the Dragons is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
February 20, 2014
Cougars keep first half streak alive to capture 97-86 win over Colby
As been the case in all but four games this season for the Barton Community College men’s basketball team, the Cougars came out strong Saturday night at the Barton Gym then held on for a 97-86 win over Colby Community College. Despite shooting only 26% from beyond the arc the Cougars shot over 57% in the first half to build a twenty-two point intermission advantage. Leading at halftime for the fourteenth straight game, Barton gave up fifty-five second half points but kept the Trojans at arm’s reach to capture the victory. Barton improves to 7-4 in the conference and 19-8 overall while keeping Colby winless in the conference at 0-11 and dropping the Trojans to 9-18 overall. The Cougars remain in position to secure a home first round playoff game with three games remaining but the road will be a tough one. Barton will close out consecutive road trips to conference leader Seward County Community College on Wednesday then travel to No. 15 ranked Hutchinson Community College next Saturday before wrapping up the regular season on February 26 against Garden City. Game time for Wednesday’s matchup with the Saints in Liberal, Kansas, is set for 8:00 p.m.
February 16, 2014
Record setting Cougars win third straight, Parks hits for best shooting performance
The hot shooting Barton Community College men’s basketball team put up record setting performances Saturday night at the Barton Gym to win its third straight by defeating Cloud County Community College 84-74. Getting redemption of an earlier season loss at Cloud, the Cougars struck for a record setting 70% shooting performance from behind the arc going 14-of-20 to record the single game percentage record. Freshman Deriece Parks played a huge part in the performance knocking down a record tying 80% of his deep shots to finish 8-of-10 and tie for the third most three-point makes in a single game. Leading the Barton charts with nine in a single game are Dennan Morrow (’10) and Gordon Scott (’98). Barton’s victory to improve to 18-7 overall and 6-3 in conference play, coupled with Hutchinson’s loss to Seward County, puts the Cougars in a position to vie for the conference title with five games remaining. However, Barton must first get past Pratt Community College at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Dennis Lesh Sports Arena. The Cougars will also be looking for a little revenge as the Beavers, 15-9 overall and a half game behind Barton for third in the conference at 5-3, won 83-80 earlier in the conference season at the Barton Gym.
February 10, 2014
Cougars ride big first half lead out of Dodge
Typical of the Barton Community College men’s basketball team this season, the Cougars jumped out to a big first half lead only to find the second half to be a dogfight. Wednesday night at the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City was no exception as Barton led by nineteen then held on for the 76-67 win over Dodge City Community College. Shooting 43% behind the arc in the first half of play, the Cougars fought off Dodge City’s 42% performance in the second half by converting 19-of-24 free throws in securing the win. Barton improves to 5-3 in conference play and 17-7 overall while dropping Dodge City to 2-6 in conference and 13-11 overall. Playing the last two games on the road, Barton returns to the Barton Gym on Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. contest against Cloud County Community College.
February 06, 2014
Corley delivers clutch free throws, Cougars escape last second shot for victory at Garden City
Leading most of the night, the Barton Community College men’s basketball team found itself needing two Tyler Corley free throws and defending a last second shot to end a two game losing streak in Garden City. Fortunately for Barton both factors went in favor as the Cougars escaped 65-64 Saturday night over Garden City Community College. Barton improves to 4-3 in Jayhawk Conference play and 16-7 overall and while dropping Garden City to 3-4 in conference and 17-6 overall. The Cougars will conclude their two game conference road stretch of the schedule with a trip to Dodge City Community College on Wednesday for a 8:00 p.m. tip at the United Wireless Arena.
February 02, 2014
Cougars falter down the stretch to drop conference battle with No. 15 Hutchinson
For thirty-five minutes Wednesday night at the Barton Gym, the atmosphere and action on the court was reminiscent of the good ‘ol days of Barton versus Hutchinson. However a two minute 14-0 run by the Blue Dragons late in the contest was the difference as the Barton Community College Cougars fell 98-85 to No. 15 ranked Hutchinson Community College. The loss drops the Cougars to 3-3 in conference play and 15-7 overall while co-conference leader Blue Dragons improve to 5-1 and 19-3 overall. The Cougars hit the road for consecutive conference road games beginning Saturday at Garden City Community College for a 7:30 p.m. contest. Following a trip to Dodge City Community College next Wednesday, the Cougars return home Saturday, February 8, against Cloud County Community College.
January 30, 2014
Two big stretches give Cougars 79-69 conference win at Colby; Fletchall gets 200th Barton win
Closing both halves of play with a combined 34-11 advantage, the Barton Community College men’s basketball team earned its first conference road victory with a 79-69 win Sunday at Colby Community College. Trailing by twelve midway through the first half, the Cougars cranked up the defense to spur a 20-4 run to close the half to lead 38-31. A back and forth second half, Barton finally took control with 4:38 remaining as the Cougars outscored Colby 14-7 to capture the Jayhawk West road win. The victory was the 200th of Head Coach Craig Fletchall’s Barton career after winning No. 300 overall last Wednesday. Barton improves to 3-2 and 15-6 overall while Colby drops to 0-5 and 10-11.
January 26, 2014
Fletch gets 300th, Cougars pick up big conference victory over Seward County
Coming off a disappointing road loss on Saturday, the Barton Community College men’s basketball team dominated the first half of play Wednesday night at the Barton Gym against Seward County Community College then held off a second half charge to win 72-66. The victory by the Cougars snapped a Seward County five game winning streak in the Barton Gym and earned Head Coach Craig Fletchall his 300th collegiate win. Barton improves to 2-2 in Jayhawk West play and 14-6 overall while handling Seward County its first conference loss of the season to drop to 3-1 and 13-7 overall. The Cougars will play a rare Sunday contest as Barton travels to Colby Community College for 4:00 p.m. tip-off at the Colby Community Building.
January 23, 2014
Second half collapse again dooms Cougars in conference loss at Cloud County
For the second time in the young conference season, the Barton Community College men’s basketball team had the lead at halftime but failed to close out as the Cougars lost 91-82 Saturday night in Concordia to Cloud County Community College. Barton lead by as many as nine in the first half, settling for a seven point 45-38 lead at half, only to collapse in the second half giving up fifty-three second half points and shooting a dismal twenty-eight percent from the field. The loss drops the Cougars to 1-2 in Jayhawk West play and 13-6 overall while Cloud County wins their first conference game of the season to improve to 1-2 and 9-10 overall.
January 19, 2014
Cougars bounce back with solid effort over Dodge to pick up first conference win
The Barton Community College men’s basketball team bounced back from a disappointing loss to begin the conference season with a hard fought 96-86 victory over Dodge City Community College Wednesday night at the Barton Gym. The Cougars improve to 1-1 in Jayhawk West play and 13-5 overall while Dodge City drops to 1-1 and 12-6. Next for the Cougars will be a trip to Concordia to take on Cloud County Community College in a 7:30 p.m contest. Cloud, who has started the conference with losses on the road at Dodge and Pratt, will look for home cooking to improve on their current 8-10 record.
January 16, 2014
2014 “Black Out” night for breast cancer awareness
January 13, 2014
Pratt drains last second game winner, second half collapse spoils Cougars’ conference opener
A typical game of “two halves”, the Barton Community College men’s basketball team squandered an eighteen point halftime lead to lose 83-80 Saturday night at the Barton Gym to Pratt Community College to open Jayhawk Conference play for both teams. Barton slips to 12-5 on the season while Pratt improves to 11-6. The Cougars will look to rebound on Wednesday as Barton will host Dodge City Community College in a 7:30 p.m. tip-off at the Barton Gym.
January 12, 2014