For 44 years of dedicated service to the South Platte Valley Association, Larry Pritchett (right) was presented a plaque at the most recent SPVA basketball tournament in North Platte on Saturday, Jan. 23. Pritchett retired as basketball coach and activities director at Perkins County High School at the close of the school year, 2009. Presenting the award is Bill McGahan, superintendent of North Platte St. Patrick’s High School. (Photo by Shari Friedel)