Together we CONQuer…. It's not just a slogan for working together at Dodge City Community College, but one that Conquistadors carry with them after their time at DC3. The bond of having been a Conquistador at any point carries weight for many and has helped many Conquistadors succeed in several ways. 
 
That bond of sharing an experience of having attended that same school, Dodge City Community College, along with having played the same sport, volleyball, has helped guide former Conq volleyball players, Jatnna Pena and Maggie Hans, to find success together and develop a powerful personal relationship as they've guided Stephens College volleyball to new heights. 
 
Hans, who is the volleyball head coach at Stephens College, played at Dodge City from 2010-12 under then-coach Shaun Pohlman, and recruited former Conq, Jatnna Pena (2022-2024) two years ago to be her libero at Stephens College. The duo helped Stephens College to a historic 2025 season that culminated in the program's first trip to the NAIA National Tournament. 
 
Coach Hans said the Conq connection was a natural bridge in the recruitment of Pena. "I knew the level of talent, character, and work ethic the program develops, so when both the coaches reached out about Jatnna, I listened immediately. Having that shared history meant we were already aligned on standards and expectations. That connection allowed for honest conversations, clear communication, and the minute I met Jatnna gave me confidence to bring her into our family at Stephens. Her host family supported her and helped make the drive to Columbia, MO. Where I learned just how special she truly was—and she exceeded every expectation," said Hans. 
 
The 2024 season was Hans's first on the sideline at Stephens College and the first for Pena in Columbia, Missouri, as well; the team went 16-16, but the table was set for a historic 2025 season for Stephens College. Pena's junior season would make history by winning the American Midwest Conference Defender of the Year award and being first-team all-conference. Together, the two former Conqs would etch the 2025 Stephens College volleyball team into the school history books and the AMC. The Stars of Stephens College finished the season 26-14, finishing second in the AMC and runner-up in the AMC Tournament, making the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in school history. Pena, for the second straight year, won the AMC Defender of the Year award and was selected first team all-conference, while also making AMC history as she won AMC Player of the Year, becoming the first player to win Player and Defender of the Year in same season. 
 
Pena capped her career by breaking the school record for single-season digs, recording 637 on the season while averaging 5.31 digs per set, numbers that rank Top 20 in the NAIA and lead the AMC. She finishes with 1,172 career digs at Stephens College, transferring there after two seasons with the Conquistadors (2022-2023), where she had 647 career digs. 
 
"Jatnna has been transformative—for me as a coach and for our entire program. She stepped in with humility, hunger, and an unwavering work ethic. She elevated the standard every single day. Watching her grow into the AMC Defender of the Year (2 years in a row) and Player of the Year (first time in AMC and school history) has been one of the greatest joys of my career, not just because of the accolades, but because of who she is as a person. She has reshaped our culture and identity, pushed her teammates to rise with her, and embodied everything our program stands for: resilience, gratitude, excellence, and heart. On a personal level, she reminded me why I coach—to help young women chase something bigger than themselves and to watch them bloom into confident, impactful leaders. Jatnna didn't just join our program; she has left a legacy," said Hans on the impact of Pena. 
 
For Hans, the impact of Dodge City runs even deeper than her connection with Pena, but the Together We CONQuer slogan is embodied in her development as a coach. 
 
"Being a Conquistador taught me how to embrace growth and adversity. I learned how to be coachable, how to be a good teammate, and what it means to commit to something bigger than yourself. Those lessons are the backbone of my coaching philosophy now. Dodge gave me the toughness and perspective I needed to step into leadership roles later in my career. It also showed me what it looks like when a program invests in its student-athletes holistically—something I strive to replicate at Stephens," said Hans. 
 
Hans played for the Conqs in the 2010 and 2011 seasons, helping the team in 2010 go 26-11 and 11-3 in the KJCCC West to finish second in the conference, while recording 186 kills, 19 aces, 253 digs, and 28.5 blocks. In two seasons, she tallied 260 kills, 23 aces, 428 digs, and 45 blocks. She finished her collegiate playing career at Bethel College and then worked her way into the coaching ranks with stops at the high school and club level before coaching at Hesston College, McPherson College, and Southwestern College (Kan.) before taking over at Stephens College in 2024. 
 
"Dodge City CC was foundational for me—not just as an athlete, but as a young woman learning who she was. It was the first place that pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me discipline, resilience, and what true team culture feels like. My coach, Shaun Pohlman, and mentors poured into me, challenged me, and believed in me at a time when I was still figuring out my path. Dodge CC shaped my work ethic, my competitiveness, and my leadership. It set the tone for the coach I eventually became," said Hans.