Experienced Plainsmen runners set sights on return to state
By Samantha Goff
GRANT TRIBUNE SENTINEL
Sports
Front: Anley Sauder, Ella Homan, Laruen Bishop, Emily Wilson, Emily Lenhart, Jordin Lenhard. 2nd: Manager Laney Lee, Paisley Mayer, Kinley Bottom, Jaymee Harger, Rowan Lee, Alexa Salinas, Jaydee Thouvenel, Emelyn Bishop, Nikita Prosser, Bristol Fraizer, Manager Caylieh Griffin. 3rd: Emma Meyer, Zoe Hansen, Tatum Lee, Macey Cole, Addison York, Gentry Wallin, Ryleigh Johnson, Rosslyn Kielich, Lila Hill.
Plainsmen look to depth, versatility under new leadership in 2026 season
BY SAMANTHA GOFF
GRANT TRIBUNE-SENTINEL
The Perkins County Plainsmen football team for the 2026-27 school year includes (front row, l-r): Jared Mireles, Trigg Peterson, Porter Tjaden, Alex Cole, Luke Minster, Wyatt Adams. Back: Kolbe Bullock, Miles Reisig, Victor Dunn, Jace Noyes, Grant Gloy, Spencer Williams, Tyson Schwanebeck, Mason Minster, KIpton Sauder, Rhett Miller.
Plainsmen lean on unity, experience entering new-look season
By Samantha Goff
GRANT TRIBUNE SENTINEL
The Lady Plainsmen golf team from left to right includes: Londyn Gerald-Wright, Shyne Hickey, Paisley Holmstedt, Kinley Richmond, and Karina Morales.
Young Plainsmen golf team ready to learn, improve
By Samantha Goff
GRANT TRIBUNE SENTINEL
A completely new varsity lineup will take to the course for the Perkins County girls golf team this fall.
The Perkins County cross-country team for the 2026-27 school year includes (front) Rodolfo Aragon; (second row, from left) Ethan Swesey, Savannah Miller, Maddison Potts, Haylea McGreer and Logan Barry; (third row) Kruz Franklin, Leighton Fryzek, Jesus Marquez, Kayleen Juardo, Alyssa Laber and Hanna Colglaizer; and (fourth row) Logan Pittman, Austin Kraus, Eric Swesey, Christian Fryzek and Miles Knapp. According to the Perkins County Schools calendar, the Plainsmen will open the season Sept. 3 at the Irish Invitational at River’s Edge Golf Course. The team will compete at the Chase County Invitational on Sept. 10, McCook Invitational on Sept. 17, Ogallala Invitational on Sept. 24, UNK Class D Invitational on Sept. 28 and Gothenburg Invitational on Oct. 1. Perkins County will host the SPVA Cross Country meet Oct. 8 at Pheasant Run Golf Course. Class D district competition is scheduled for Oct. 15, with the state championships set for Oct. 23 at Kearney Country Club. Dates and times are subject to change.