Tyler Proffitt, a recent Hillsboro High School graduate, signed a letter of intent Saturday to compete in track and field at Johnson County Community College in Kansas City. Proffitt won the Class 3A gold medal at in pole vault last month after placing fifth the previous year. His career-best vault was 14 feet, 1 inch. Seated with him is his mother, Jennifer Proffit; standing are his father, Scott Proffitt, and Dennis Boldt, Hillsboro head track and field coach.
