Area Schools Compete at Larned Track Meet

Scott City and Dodge City take top team finishes at the JV competition.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:46pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the motion and competition of a high school track and field event, with sharp planes of color representing the athletes and their uniforms.A cubist interpretation of the energy and dynamism of a high school track and field meet, where young athletes compete to represent their schools with pride.La Crosse Today

The annual Larned JV track and field meet saw several area high schools compete, with Scott City and Dodge City taking the top two team finishes in the girls' competition. Other schools like Larned, Great Bend, Macksville, St. John, TMP, Central Plains, La Crosse, and Pawnee Heights also participated in the event.

Why it matters

Track and field is a popular spring sport in Kansas, with many high schools fielding competitive teams. These types of invitational meets allow young athletes to gain experience, showcase their talents, and prepare for the postseason.

The details

In the girls' team standings, Scott City finished first with 128 points, followed by Dodge City with 113 points. Larned came in third with 69 points. Individual event winners included Avery Younie of St. John in the 100m dash and Evelyn Pelton of Pawnee Heights in the 100m hurdles.

  • The Larned JV track meet took place on April 2, 2026.

The players

Scott City

A high school located in Scott City, Kansas that finished first in the girls' team competition at the Larned JV track meet.

Dodge City

A high school located in Dodge City, Kansas that finished second in the girls' team competition at the Larned JV track meet.

Larned

A high school located in Larned, Kansas that finished third in the girls' team competition at the Larned JV track meet.

Avery Younie

A student-athlete from St. John High School who won the 100m dash event at the Larned JV track meet.

Evelyn Pelton

A student-athlete from Pawnee Heights High School who won the 100m hurdles event at the Larned JV track meet.

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The takeaway

The Larned JV track meet showcased the depth of talent in high school track and field across the region, with Scott City and Dodge City emerging as the top teams in the girls' competition. These types of invitationals provide valuable experience for young athletes as they prepare for the postseason and look to represent their schools with pride.