HILL CITY -&nbsp;Long time Hill City coach Keith Riley has officially announced his retirement to the USD 281 Board of Education as Ringneck basketball coach, according to Kansas Pregame.

Riley has been the head basketball coach at Hill City for nearly 60 years and has won over 800 games and three state titles.

Riley had previously retired from teaching and coaching track and field and has nine combined state championships in both basketball and track.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/4/1776164870999.jpeg" alt="Hill City basketball coach Keith Riley and his team following his 800th coaching win on December 19, 2025 in Hoxie, Kan. (Photo courtesy Kansas Pregame)" />
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 </figure>Hays Post SportsHILL CITY -&nbsp;Long time Hill City coach Keith Riley has officially announced his retirement to the USD 281 Board of Education as Ringneck basketball coach, according to Kansas Pregame.Riley has been the head basketball coach at Hill City for nearly 60 years and has won over 800 games and three state titles.Riley had previously retired from teaching and coaching track and field and has nine combined state championships in both basketball and track.

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