AHS Seniors Diana Kollars and Alec Garcia sign with Hastings College for Track

By: Mike Glesinger

With graduation just days away, two Alliance High School Seniors are already making plans for next year. Diana Kollars and Alec Garcia signed letters of intent on Thursday to attend Hastings College and compete on the track and cross country teams. Both Diana and Alec are 4 year letter winners for the Bulldogs and have been consistant placers in meets this season.

Diana has competed in the open 200 and 400 meter runs , and the 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 relays. She plans to concentrate on the middle distances and relay events in college. She is the daughter of Renee and Tim Kollars of Alliance.

Front L-R: Tim Kollars, Diana Kollars, Renee Kollars.  Back L-R: AHS Head Track Coach Nate Lanik, Coach Kelly Erickson, Coach Sandra Pilfold — Front L-R: Tim Kollars, Diana Kollars, Renee Kollars. Back L-R: AHS Head Track Coach Nate Lanik, Coach Kelly Erickson, Coach Sandra Pilfold

Alec has competed in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs and the 4 x 800 relay. He is also a 4 year letter winner on the Bulldog cross country team. Alec will run the long distance events and also compete on the Hastings cross country team. Alec is the son of Amber Jacobs and Abe Garcia of Alliance.

Front L-R: Abe Garcia, Alec Garcia, Amber Jacobs.  Back L-R:  AHS Head Track Coach Nate Lanik, Coach Kelly Erickson, Coach Angie Hiemstra — Front L-R: Abe Garcia, Alec Garcia, Amber Jacobs. Back L-R: AHS Head Track Coach Nate Lanik, Coach Kelly Erickson, Coach Angie Hiemstra

The Alliance Track and Field teams will compete in the Bayard B-C-D meet on May 7. The B-6 District Meet is set for May 13 in Ogallala. The Class B State Track and Field Championships will be May 21-22 at Burke Stadium in Omaha.