LARNED FOOTBALL
LARNED — A talented freshman class will boost the depth of Larned's football team after a 2-7 record and a 76-12 playoff loss to 2A state champion Southeast of Saline.
Larned football coach Brady Keith will rely on an 11-player senior class that will be boosted by the finest freshman class in recent memory following an impressive junior-high football season
“We’ve had great senior leadership," Keith said. "We're excited about this team. We may be inexperienced in a number of spots. But our guys hold each other accountable. We have a dedicated senior class who have done a great job of leadership."
Larned features its top rusher, leading receiver and second-leading quarterback who passed, rushed and caught passes.
The Indians returning offensive starters are QB Mason Miller (380 passing, 2 TDs, 173 rushing, 108 receiving), FB David Colglazier (492 rushing, 3 TDs), 6-foot-6 offensive lineman Kylier Greene and wide receiver Tristan Regan (527 receiving, 3 TDs).
Six returners on a projected 3-5 defense are safety Miller (48 tackles), LB Colglazier (33 tackles), DE Greene (22 tackles), LB Kooper Rasmussen (25 tackles), DE Mikal Wilder and LB Regan (23 tackles).
Larned projects to operate an I-option offense with Miller being a viable passing threat.
The development of the offensive line will be a key to the Indian’s success as they want to establish the running game with returning starters in the backfield.
Perennial 2A playoff qualifier Hoisington (6-5) headlines a typically challenging District with Lakin (6-3), Cimarron (2-7), and Southwestern Heights (2-7).
Keith is assisted by Cory Johnson, Antwome Topps, Keenan Rasmussen, Kirby Westerman and Tyson Nicholson.
LARNED ROSTER
SENIORS—4—Tristan Regan, 6-4, 185, WR/OLB; 7—Luke Krehbiel, 5-9, 160, WR/OLB; 10—Mason Miller, 6-0, 175, RB/S; 13—Grady Pinkston, 5'10 145 WR/CB 17—Devan Sharrai, 5-6, 140, RB/CB; 21—David Colglazier, 6-0, 190, RB/ILB; 51—Kooper Rasmussen, 6-0, 180 OL/DL; 52—Mikel Wilder, 5-9, 170, OL/ILB; 57—Antonio Torres, 5-11, 225, OL/DL; 59—Jacob King, 5-10, 220, OL/DL; 76—Elijah Webster, 5-10, 270, OL/DL
JUNIORS—1—Zev Cox, 5-10, 155, WR/CB; 16—Slade Sundahl, 5-7, 135, WR/CB; 19—Matheu Wilder, 5-6, 170 RB/ILB; 55—Kylier Greene, 6-6, 260, OL/DL; 56—Jace Holopirek, 5-11, 160 OL/DL; 62—Zane Lakin, 6-1, 195, OL/DL
SOPHOMORES—3—Koby Lang, 5-11, 150, WR/OLB; 5—Easton Fox, 5-8, 160, QB/S; 6—Konner Mills, 5-5, 125, WR/CB; 12—Coye Solko, 5'-6, 125, RB/CB; 22—Jax Johnson, 5-9, 165, RB/ILB; 58—Grayson Maxwell, 5-10, 160, OL/ILB
NINTH-GRADERS—2—EJ Condry, 5-8, 160, RB/OLB; 8—Tucker Thompson, 5-11, 155, WR/OLB; 9—Owen Shaver, 5-8, 145, QB/S; 11—Weston Bauer, 5-11, 145, WR/ILB; 18—Cooper Herbert, 5-9, 155, WR/CB; 24—Calvin Keith, 5-9, 170, FB/ILB; 27—Khang Tran, 5-6, 165, FB/ILB; 50—Rylan Harting, 5-10, 215, OL/DL; 53—Javon Topps, 6-2, 170, OL/DL; 60—Bently Nelson, 6-3, 160, OL/DL; 68—Brylon Woods, 5-11, 275, OL/DL; 75—Graydon Lloyd, 5-10, 200 OL/DL
LARNED SCHEDULE *2A, DISTRICT 7—Hoisington 6-5 (4-0); Lakin 6-3 (3-1), Cimarron 207 (2-2), Larned (2-7, 1-3); SW Heights 2-7 (0-4)
8-29—at Hays Jamboree
9-5—Smoky Valley (36-24)
9-12—at Hillsboro (8-35)
9-19—Pratt (0-70)
9-19—at Russell (28-48)
10-3—*at Cimarron (8-33)
10-10—*SW Heights (14-7)
10-17—*at Hoisington (8-35)
10-24—*Lakin (0-49)
Indians return four top golfers
LARNED — Larned's 32nd-place state finisher Ariana Meyer (190, 99-91) headlines four players returning from the Indians 3-1A state golf qualifier at Emporia Golf Course.
Indian Erin Tims graduated after placing as 14th medalist (181, 94-87). Also returning are 51st place Taeten Reynolds (102), 86th-place Khloe Smith (125) and 87th-place Temprance Donecker (126)
“Several girls have played summer golf improving their game," Collins said. "We'll be pretty competitive. We have high hopes, but you have to get out on the golf course and do it.”
Larned's goal is to return to the 3-1A state golf tournament Oct. 20-21 at Salina Municipal Golf Course.
Other team members are Addison Townsend, Kinley Atteberry join Cammie DePuegh, Evelyn Brownlee and Mylee Hammond.
Assisting coach Collins is Jordan Haney.
LARNED GOLF
SENIORS—Temprance Donecker (CKL, 13TH, 118); Addison Townsend
JUNIORS—Taeton Reynolds (CKL 10TH, 110); Kinley Atteberry
SOPHOMORES—Ariana Meyer (CKL, 7TH, 103); Evelyn Brownlee; Cammie DePeugh, Khloe Smith (CKL, 14TH, 119), Mylee Hammond
LARNED GIRLS GOLF
9-4c—at Hesston, at Dodge City JV
9-9—at Medicine Lodge
9-15—at Pratt
9-18—Larned
9-25—at Hutchinson, Crazy Horse
9-29—at Lake Barton
10-6—at Hays
10-7—Central Kansas, Hutchinson, Crazy Horse
10-13—at 3-1A regional
10-20/21—3-1A state, Emporia
LARNED — Slowly, but surely Larned's volleyball team has made progress. Last year's 8-24 record followed records of 4-29, 2-26 and 3-32 the previous three seasons.
Jadyn Crosby (216 serves, 90 winners, 68 digs, 33 serves received, 22 blocks, 21 assists) and versatile all-around player Brooke Simmons (296 serves received, 200 digs, 184 serves, 174 assists, 77 winners, 10 blocks) provide a solid one/two offensive and defensive spark.
Larned volleyball coach Amy Simmons expects Crosby and Simmons to lead the way for an indian team with zero seniors.
Simmons is counting on Crosby and Simmons for strong offensive performances. Simmons said Emma Creamer will play as a defensive specialist and expects her to bring energy and grit.
The 14-player roster features three juniors, five sophomores and six freshmen.
Simmons said the 14-player roster will gain plenty of experience filling a varsity and junior varsity schedule. She expects every player will see a lot of court time.
The Central Kansas League features 3A state champion Halstead (43-2, 8-1 CKL) and 3A third-place finisher Hoisington (41-5, 6-2 CKL).
Coach: Amy Simmons is assisted by Shelbie Vanderweide-Downing
Coach Simmons will be assisted by newcomer Shelbie Vanderweide-Downing. Simmons said “Coach D” will bring energy, knowledge and passion for volleyball to the team.
LARNED ROSTER
JUNIORS—10—Brooke Simmons, 5-8; 18—Emma Creamer, 5-5; 21—Jaydyn Crosby, 6-0
SOPHOMORES—4—Devora Bowersox, 5-3; 17—Jazmin Naugle, 5-6; 20—Anna Simmons , 5-9; 22—Cayden Smith, 5-9; 30—Jenna Fisher, 5-8
NINTH-GRADERS—3—Dayana Lopez, 5-5; 6—Breckyn Cline, 5-10; 11—Katy Gardner, 5-9; 13—Brenna Burger, 5-7; 15—Edith Linderer, 5-5; 25—Ember Nelson, 5-9
LARNED VOLLEYBALL
8-28—Larned Jamboree
8-30—Central Kansas at Hesston
9-4—Larned home meet
9-13—at Otis-Bison/La Crosse; at Hoisington JV
9-15—Larned JVTournament
9-18—at Macksville
9-23—Hoisington Tournament
9-25—at Hays
9-27—at Greensburg
9-30—at Nickerson
10-2—Larned home meet
10-7—at Halstead/Pratt
10-9—at Kinsley/Stafford
10-14—at Russell
10-16—Larned home meet
10-20/21—at 3A regional
10-25—at 3A substate
Two key Larned runners return
LARNED — Larned's regional qualifiers Lane Elam (35th) and Jayden Ramirez (68th) headline 11 cross country veterans who competed in 2024. Elam placed 15th and Ramirez 42nd in the Central Kansas League cross country meet at Larned.
Eleven runners who competed last year headline four seniors who have invested work to improve their times.
For the boys, seniors Lane Elam and Caleb McDonald are looked to for leadership roles.
“We have returning experience and they’ve been working hard," said Larned coach Daniel Drimmel. "We are looking forward to a solid year. Sophomore Mason Cooper will be an athlete to watch.”
Five Larned girls will compete. Addison Snodgrass placed 39th at the CKL meet. Drimmel said Snodgrass has improved her speed and should be a leading runner. Emma Corman placed 46th at the CKL meet.
Coach Daniel Drimmel is assisted by Jorden Drimmel.
LARNED ROSTER
SENIORS—Emma Corman (CKL 46TH); Caleb McDonald; Lane Elam (R 35TH; CKL 15TH); Isaac Redgate (CKL 76TH)
JUNIORS—Addison Snodgrass (CKL 39TH), Asher Olivier (CKL 45TH), Jordan Delaney-Chichester, Kayden LaPointe (CKL 43RD)
SOPHOMORES—Alissa O'Crotty (CKL 45TH), Ryan Hill (CKL 72ND), Jayden Ramirez (R 68TH; CKL 42ND); Hunter Hewson (CKL 69TH), Mason Cooper
LARNED SCHEDULE
9-6—at Hays
9-13—at Pratt
9-18—at Stafford
9-25—Larned, Abby Trapp- Prescott
9-30—at Lyons
10-2—at Pratt
10-9—at Sterling
10-16—Central Kansas League, Halstead
10-25—at 3A regional
11-1—3A state, Lawrence
Lauren Sleder leads Larned tennis
LARNED — No. 1 singles Lauren Sleder (25-10) achieved school history as Larned's first freshman in 50 years to qualify for the state tennis tournament.
Sleder lost 6-2, 6-0 to Marysvlle's Ava Spicer and 8-5 to Topeka's Cair Paravel Madeline Poole. Third-place regional qualifier Sleder and Buhler’s Sofia Spies were the lone freshmen to qualify for state. Central Kansas League champion Sleder won four tournaments while splitting the No. 1 spot with Cassie Manry (24-4, 21-10).
Larned head coach Mark Lessard starts his 20th year with assistant coach Matt Sleder.
"It should be a solid year with 10 of our 12 players returning," Lessard said.
Freshman Olivia Holt, younger sister of two-time state medalist Abby Holt, will play a pivotal role.
Other varsity starters will be Keirstin Pinkston, Maggie Haas, Leah Pinkston and freshman Olivia Holt. Emma McNett, Jozlyn Mead, and Faith Kelty will push for varsity playing time.
"The rest of the lineup has not been finalized and will be adjusted during the first few weeks," Lessard said. "The girls have worked hard, and are looking forward to beginning fall competition."
LARNED ROSTER
SENIORS—Maggie Haas (S 10-3; 2-1; D 15-8, 10-5), Cassie Manry (S 24-4, 21-10), Keirstin Pinkston (D 19-11), Leah Pinkston
JUNIORS—Jozlyn Mead (D 14-11)), Emma McNett (S 2-2; D 9-3, 14-15), Faith Kelty, Alexis Stewart, Allyson Simmons
SOPHOMORE—Lauren Sleder (S 25-10)
NINTH-GRADERS—Olivia Holt, Aurora Rothchild, Twila Rothchild
LARNED GIRLS TENNIS
8-28—at Dodge City JV
9-4—Larned Invitational
9-11—at Great Bend JV
9-13—at Pratt
9-16—at Ellinwood; at Hoisington JV
9-18—at Pratt JV
9-22—at Scott City
9-23—at Claflin; at Lyons JV
9-25—at Pratt JV
9-27—at Garden City
9-30—Larned Invitational
10-4—Central Kansas at Pratt
10-10/11—at 3-1A regional
10-17/18—3-1A state, Topeka
