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Byrd II helps take up leadership mantle for Threshers

WICHITA — When NAIA All-American Jaylon Scott headed east to NCAA Division I College of Charleston for his COVID year, he passed the baton of leadership to Bethel fifth-year seniors Clifford Byrd II and Bryant Mocaby. Byrd II picked up that baton Wednesday, scoring 23 points with eight assists, five rebounds and five steals to lead the Threshers to an 81-76 win over Friends in the KCAC opener for both teams.

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Thunder goalie takes honors SHREWSBURY, N.J. — Wichita Thunder goalie Evan Buitenhuis has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Nov.

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Big run gets Friends past Bethel women

WICHITA — The Bethel College women’s basketball team gave up a run at the end of the first three quarters, including a 17-0 run to end the third quarter, turning a close game into a blowout in a 71-45 loss to Friends Wednesday in the KCAC opener for each team at Garvey Center in Wichita. Friends hit 25 of 56 from the field for 44.6 percent, while Bethel was 14 of 62 for 22.6 percent.

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