Kollyn Strong A state-ranked shot put and throw champion from Pratt High School, Kollyn Strong is our Tri-County Tribune male Athlete of the Week for… Login to continue reading Login…
In a landmark move designed to bolster opportunities for local athletes, the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) has approved a new bylaw requiring all member institutions to reserve at least 25% of their athletic Letters of Intent (LOIs) for Kansas students. The decision, made at this week’s KJCCC meeting, marks a renewed investment in Kansas talent and will take effect starting with the 2026–2027 academic year.
On Tuesday, May 6, Skyline hosted its home meet at the beautiful Bill Keller Family Sports Complex. As the schedule tradition dictates, it is always one of the last regular-season competitions before the Heart of the Plains League (HOPL) meet and Regionals. This year, HOPL will be hosted by South Barber High School at Kiowa on Thursday, May 15, and Regionals will be the following Thursday, May 22, at Kiowa County High School in Greensburg.
The Pratt High School softball team has begun to find a groove as they progress through the remainder of the regular season. This past week, the Lady Greenbacks matched up against Dodge City and Hesston in two home doubleheaders at Green Sports Complex.
With the 2024-25 school year winding down, the Pratt High School Track team has been competing well in their remaining regular season meets. Most recently, on Friday, May 2, the Greenbacks traveled to McPherson to compete in their annual varsity invitational.
Pratt High School senior athlete Taye Wilson received the 2025 Lyle Neville Excellence Award last Friday in recognition of his outstanding career as Kansas’ top senior wrestler. The award was presented May 9, 2025 in the Pratt High School commons.
Brock Deterding A Fort Hays State commit, Brock Deterding of Kiowa County High School continues to be one of the best sprinters in the state. Deterding, the defending 1A state…
At this year’s Open Range Gravel Race in Pratt, competitors Steve McAllister of Syracuse and Jesse Cooper of Garden City brought a story, along with their bicycles, to the race.
The Skyline Thunderbird softball team hosted the Blue Jays of Cimarron in a double-header on Friday, April 25. Always a tough draw for Skyline, the Lady Jays got their offense going just a little earlier in the first game. Both teams performed well at bat, with Senior Kory Anschutz leading Skyline with three hits (all singles). The Thunderbirds scored in the first inning with a steal home. However, at the top of the second inning, Cimarron took the lead 3-1. Both teams battled throughout, with the Jays coming out on top, 12-9. Corbin Armstrong took the loss on the mound for Skyline, with Sarah Reyes pitching three and two-thirds innings in relief. On offense, Armstrong provided momentum, leading the Birds with three runs batted in. Gaby Eubank (Senior) collected two hits in four at-bats. Skyline stole six bases in the contest, five of which were by Anschutz.
The Pratt High School golf squad has continued to play well as they travel through the 2025 regular season. The team is beginning to thoroughly develop, with multiple golfers consistently producing at the varsity level.