Preston High School graduate Malachi Ligons (front row, center) signed a letter of intent Tuesday afternoon to play college basketball with the Bethel College Threshers in North Newton, Kansas, with his parents, coaches and teammates in attendance. Ligons, a 4-year starter on the Pirates varsity team, was a key ingredient in their recent state tournament run, where they made it to the semifinals. Pictured at Ligons’ signing are his parents, Reginald Ligons (front row, left) and Carmarnita Ligons (front row, right). Back row, from left are Ethan Moore, Preston Athletic Director Ryan Hudson, Preston Head Boys Basketball Coach Chase Littlejohn, Giorgio Dunn-Spencer, Keyton Smith, Jayden Smith and Tanner Young.