WICHITA, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs, fresh off a championship run in the Jayhawk Collegiate League, will open their pursuit of a national title in the 2025 NBC World Series on Friday, July 25, at Wichita State’s Eck Stadium.
Hutchinson (27-7), making its return to the national spotlight, has been slotted into Pool B and will open pool play against the San Diego Stars at 6 p.m. Friday. The Monarchs are joined in Pool B by the Dodge City A’s, Seattle Cheney Studs, and San Diego.
The 16-team field features a mix of league champions and perennial contenders, including the Alaska Goldpanners, Santa Barbara Foresters, and Hays Larks. The Monarchs are one of three Jayhawk League teams in the tournament, joined by the Derby Twins and Junction City Brigade…