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North Platte Today
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Buffalo Bill Invitational Track and Field Results
West Holt and Ainsworth compete among 12 schools in annual Nebraska meet
Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:49pm
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A cubist interpretation of the dynamic action and competition of a high school track and field meet.North Platte TodayThe annual Buffalo Bill Invitational track and field meet was held on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in North Platte, Nebraska. Two area teams, West Holt and Ainsworth, competed against 10 other schools in a full slate of running, hurdle, relay, and field events for both boys and girls.
Why it matters
The Buffalo Bill Invitational is a long-standing tradition in western Nebraska, drawing top high school talent from across the region to compete in one of the state's premier early-season track and field events. The results provide an early glimpse at which teams and athletes may emerge as contenders for state championships later in the spring.
The details
The meet featured individual events in sprints, middle distance, distance, hurdles, and field events, as well as relay races, for both boys and girls. West Holt and Ainsworth, two small-town schools, were among the 12 teams that took part in the competition held at North Platte High School's track and field facilities.
- The Buffalo Bill Invitational was held on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.
- The annual meet takes place each spring in North Platte, Nebraska.
The players
West Holt
A small-town high school located in Atkinson, Nebraska that competed at the Buffalo Bill Invitational.
Ainsworth
A small-town high school located in Ainsworth, Nebraska that competed at the Buffalo Bill Invitational.
North Platte High School
The host school that provided the track and field facilities for the Buffalo Bill Invitational meet.
The takeaway
The Buffalo Bill Invitational showcased the talent and competitive spirit of high school track and field athletes from across western Nebraska, with small-town schools like West Holt and Ainsworth holding their own against larger programs. The results will help shape the narrative heading into the state championships later this spring.

