2025-26 Butler General News

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Hanks Promoted to Associate Athletic Director
Hanks Promoted to Associate Athletic Director

EL DORADO, Kan. – Butler Community College Athletic Director Mike Helmer announced the elevation of Garrett Hanks to the position of Associate Athletic Director & Compliance Officer on Wednesday afternoon.

Helmer, Nitsche Named KJCCC Coaches of the Year
Helmer, Nitsche Named KJCCC Coaches of the Year

COLBY, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference announced the 2025-26 All-KJCCC teams on Thursday.

Butler Athletics Hall of Famer Dr. Larry Abraham Passes Away at 77.
Butler Athletics Hall of Famer Dr. Larry Abraham Passes Away at 77.

EL DORADO, Kan. – Former team doctor & longtime Butler Athletics donor & supporter Dr. Larry Abraham passes away at age 77.

Meet the Butler Community College Athletics Staff
Meet the Butler Community College Athletics Staff

EL DORADO, Kan. – Get to know the faces leading the Butler Community College Athletics administrative staff.

Grizzlies Matchup with Hutchinson Postponed
Grizzlies Matchup with Hutchinson Postponed

EL DORADO, Kan. – Saturday’s scheduled matchup between Butler and Hutchinson has been postponed due to impending weather. The games will now be played on Monday, Jan. 26, with tipoff times set for 5:30 p.m. (women) and 7:30 p.m. (men).

Markellus Bass Sits Down with the Voice of the Grizzlies Dennis Higgins
Markellus Bass Sits Down with the Voice of the Grizzlies Dennis Higgins

The NJCAA Division I leading rusher & Nashville, TN native Markellus Bass discusses the conclusion of his sophomore campaign after the Grizzlies incredible come from behind win at No. 8 Iowa Central.

Men's Basketball // Cinematic Recap vs No. 3 Coffeyville
Men's Basketball // Cinematic Recap vs No. 3 Coffeyville

The Butler Grizzlies men's basketball team defeated the No. 3 ranked Coffeyville Red Ravens 98-75 for the Grizzlies first win over a top five ranked opponent since the 2021-22 season.

Butler Football Picked 3rd in Preseason Poll
Butler Football Picked 3rd in Preseason Poll

The 2025 KJCCC football preseason coaches’ poll was released on Tuesday.

Butler Adds Megan Fabrizius to Athletic Training Staff
Butler Adds Megan Fabrizius to Athletic Training Staff

Grizzlies Add 3rd Full-Time Athletic Trainer

The Katzenmeier family poses for a photo after the OKC Thunder win the 2024-25 NBA Championship in Oklahoma City at the Paycom Center
From Butler Grizzly to NBA Champion: How Tony Katzenmeier Rose the Ranks

Former Butler student athletic trainer wins NBA Championship as OKC Thunder's Director of Athletic Training