Three Cheyenne East athletes signed with colleges, with Kolbe Dierks choosing NCAA Division II Black Hills State University, David Hondel signing with Dakota Wesleyan University, and Emma Smith committing to run cross-country and track at Black Hills.

By the Numbers
  • Kolbe Dierks: Posted 218 career tackles for Cheyenne East and ranked seventh in Class 4A in defensive points per game for two seasons
  • David Hondel: Hauled in 32 passes for 377 yards and eight touchdowns during his East career, and returned 17 punts for 296 yards and a score
  • Emma Smith: Placed seventh in the outdoor 3,200-meter run at the 2022 Class 4A state meet and finished 32nd at the state cross-country meet
State of Play
  • Kolbe Dierks signed with NCAA Division II Black Hills State University
  • David Hondel inked with Dakota Wesleyan University
  • Emma Smith committed to run cross-country and track at Black Hills
Bottom Line

Three Cheyenne East athletes - Kolbe Dierks, David Hondel, and Emma Smith - signed with colleges, showcasing their potential in football, track, and cross-country and exemplifying the success of the East athletics program.