By STEVE CARPENTER – HCC Sports Information

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Fans will get their chance to congratulate the Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball team’s NJCAA National Championship with a city-wide celebration on Wednesday, April 5, at the Sports Arena.

This past Saturday, the Blue Dragons won their third NJCAA men’s basketball National Championship with an 84-58 victory over Eastern Florida State in the title game in front of a packed house.

The Blue Dragons also won National Championships in 1988 and 1994.

The celebration will be from 6 to 7 p.m.

After the ceremony, fans will have their opportunity to get autographs from the players on Sam Butterfield Court.