Kearney, Mo., November 5, 2024: Kearney School District is inviting its Bulldog runners to come home for Thanksgiving this year.
The Kearney High School Cross Country program is marking its 50th season this year. Former team members and coaches are being asked to join an anniversary celebration during the 2024 Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28.
Turkey Trot is run by the Kearney School District Education Foundation and the KHS Cross Country program, with support from a wide range of businesses and organizations. All registration fees help fund teacher innovation grants, special classroom projects and scholarships, and support the Kearney High School Cross Country team.
The KHS Cross Country program started in 1975 with teams for boys and girls. They were coached by Kent Kavanaugh and Bill Tuck. Larry Fields coached the teams from 1978 to 1981. Current Head Coach Jeff Roberts took over the program in 1982. Coach Roberts’ assistants this year are Rachel Heili, Alan King and Justin Leon.
Over the last five decades, the Girls team has won 17 conference championships, 19 district titles and three state titles. The Boys team has won 7 conference championships, 9 district crowns and one state title in 2000.
Former team members from years and decades past are encouraged to contact Coach Roberts at robertsj@ksdr1.net as soon as possible to join this celebration.
Learn more about the Turkey Trot event and sign up today at www.ksdef.com/news-events/turkey-trot.