Great Bend Panthers split doubleheader with Pratt Greenbacks

After a comeback attempt in the first game, the Panthers bounced back with a solid 8-4 victory in the second game.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:24am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competing perspectives of a high school baseball game, with overlapping planes of green, red, and silhouetted players.

A cubist interpretation of the back-and-forth action of a high school baseball rivalry between two Kansas teams.Great Bend Today

The Great Bend Panthers baseball team split a doubleheader with the Pratt Greenbacks on Thursday at the Great Bend Sports Complex. In the first game, the Panthers nearly rallied from a 9-run deficit before falling short. However, they bounced back in the second game with an 8-4 victory, led by a strong pitching performance from Jaxon Wondra.

Why it matters

High school baseball rivalries and doubleheaders are an important part of the local sports culture in Kansas communities like Great Bend. The split result keeps both teams competitive in their league standings as the season progresses.

The details

In the first game, the Panthers fell behind early but nearly completed a comeback before ultimately losing. In the second game, Great Bend's pitcher Jaxon Wondra settled in after a rough start, striking out 9 batters over 6 innings to lead his team to an 8-4 victory over the Pratt Greenbacks.

The doubleheader took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Jaxon Wondra

A hard-throwing pitcher for the Great Bend Panthers who rallied from a rough start to pitch 6 strong innings and lead his team to victory in the second game of the doubleheader.