The Bulldogs have accumulated an impressive array of honors at every level following their phenomenal 12-1 season. Starting with the most prominent, seven KHS Football players were recently selected for the All-State Class 4 First Team by the Missouri Football Coaches Association:

• OL Tyrus Smith
• OL Joe Schranz
• DL Isaac Beaver
• DL Mason Beaver
• LB Theo Grace
• DB Grant Noland
• K Jacob Dillon

DISTRICT HONORS

First Team All-District

• OL Tyrus Smith
• OL Joe Schranz
• DL Isaac Beaver
• DL Mason Beaver
• LB Theo Grace
• DB Grant Noland
• K Jacob Dillon

Second Team All-District

• QB Carter Temple
• RB Corbin Emmons
• WR Trent Dostal
• OL Ace Biddix
• LB Aidan Arellano

CONFERENCE HONORS

Conference Defensive Player of the Year

• Theo Grace

Conference Offensive Player of the Year

• Grant Noland

First Team All-Conference

• QB Carter Temple
• RB Corbin Emmons
• OL Joe Schranz
• OL Tyrus Smith
• TE Drew Nelson
• WR Trent Dostal
• ATH Grant Noland
• DL Isaac Beaver
• DL Mason Beaver
• DL Clayton Cowan 
• LB Theo Grace
• LB Aidan Arellano
• DB Grant Noland
• DB Trent Dostal
• K Jacob Dillon

Second Team All-Conference

• RB Tristan Williams 
• OL Ace Biddix
• OL Kalan Bomar

Honorable Mention All-Conference 

• OL Nyk Belabre
• WR Hudson Best
• WR Tre Smith
• LB Jacob Dillon
• DB Trent Fritz

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KHS maintained a perfect record at 12-0. Head Coach Logan Minnick talked about the game in-depth during his show on KPGZ 102.7FM/KMO-TV:

Next, KHS faces 11-1 Lutheran North in the state championship semifinals at home this Saturday, Nov. 30. Kickoff will be 1 p.m.

This is a MSHSAA match-up, so tickets must be purchased online at www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx. Click the “FOOTBALL” option, then “Class 4” and select the KHS game. Access to a gameday broadcast can be purchased at www.mshsaa.tv.

KHS will be the home team, so Bulldogs fans should enter and park on the north side of the stadium at the high school campus. Visiting fans should take Meadowbrook Drive to enter and park on the south side.

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Kearney, Mo., November 20, 2024: The Kearney High School Football team earned its second straight District championship with a 34-7 win over Savannah on Friday, Nov. 15 at home.

The Bulldog offense was efficient against an outstanding Savannah defense. Quarterback Carter Temple led the way with 95 yards rushing and 85 yards passing, scoring one touchdown through the air and one on the ground. Tristan Williams, Corbin Emmons and Grant Noland all contributed rushing touchdowns as well, while Noland had one touchdown reception. 

The KHS defense hamstrung the normally potent Savannah offense, limiting them to just 7 points. Trent Dostal had an interception. Four Bulldogs also had tackles for loss: Noland (2), Theo Grace (2), Konnar Dampier (1) and Aidan Arellano (1). 

KHS is now 11-0 and advances to the state quarterfinals at 11-1 Warrensburg High School at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. This match-up is a Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) event. Tickets at $10 apiece and must be purchased through the MSHSAA online box office at www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx; click the “FOOTBALL” option, then “Class 4” and select the KHS game.

KHS will be the visiting team, so Bulldogs fans should plan to sit on the east side of the football field. Visiting parking will be located on the south side of the facility as well as the gate entrance. The facility is located at 1411 S. Ridgeview Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093.

The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and there will be no early seating. Access to a gameday broadcast can be purchased at www.mshsaa.tv.

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The Bulldogs earned a bye week in the playoffs with an undefeated regular season capped with a 56-0 road win over Excelsior Springs on Friday, Oct. 26. KHS ended the regular season with a 9-0 record, including victories against Fort Osage, Smithville, Park Hill and Grain Valley. The team is led by Head Coach Logan Minnick.

Friday’s match-up with Van Horn is a Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) event. This means that tickets must be purchased through the MSHSAA online box office at www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx; click the “FOOTBALL” option, then “Class 4” and select the KHS game.

KHS will be the home team, so Bulldogs fans should enter and park on the north side of the stadium at the high school campus. Visiting fans should take Meadowbrook Drive to enter and park on the south side.

The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and there will be no early seating. Access to a gameday broadcast can be purchased at www.mshsaa.tv.

Halftime will feature performances by the KHS Golden Girls and Marching Band.

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Kearney, Mo., September 6, 2024: As the Kearney High School Football team prepares for their 2024 home opener tonight, Bulldog parents and guardians can take steps to make sure their children are ready to enjoy the game by following a few rules.

The first KHS home football game of the season kicks off against Grandview High School at 7 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium. The following ticket prices and rules will be enforced for any students who attend the contest.

Grades K-5 (Gate Cost $3)

• Students have to come in with their parents.
• No outside balls are allowed in the stadium. 
• The Southview Elementary playground will be closed after the start of the game.

Grades 6-8 (Gate Cost $3)

• Students must have their ID to get into the game. PowerSchool pictures from their phone and old IDs will work. 
• No backpacks or outside balls are allowed into the stadium, including skateboards, etc.
• Once you leave the game, you are not allowed to go back into the game.

Grades 9-12 (Gate Cost Free)

• No students are allowed into the game without their ID
• No backpacks or outside balls are allowed into the stadium, including skateboards, etc.
• Once you leave the game, you are not allowed to go back into the game.

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Kearney, Mo., December 4, 2023: Kearney High School’s football team finished the job.

Logan Minnick came to KHS pledging to lead the Bulldogs back to a state football championship when he took the head coaching position in 2022. His team entered this season with the motto, “#FINISH.”

The Bulldogs accomplished that mission in front of a huge crowd of supporters with a beautifully balanced approach on offense and defense during the 2023 Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 4 Championship game against Hillsboro R-3 School District on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the University of Missouri’s Memorial Stadium in Columbia. KHS finished with a 68-28 win and the state crown.

KHS found the endzone 10 times on 279 rushing yards and 229 passing. Quarterback Casey Rooney was a commodore on the field, with four passing touchdowns and no sacks. His top targets were Manny Linthacum with 96 receiving yards and two TDs on five catches, Cohen Jacobs with 47 yards and one TD on one catch and Bryce Page with 45 yards and one TD on two catches.

Cameron Emmons and Casey Rooney dominated the ground game, with 96 and 91 yards apiece. Cameron Emmons got four TDs. Corbin Emmons earned 60 rushing yards on seven carries.

The Bulldogs’ defense was just as dominant throughout the midday game. They demonstrated remarkable resistance in the red zone, shutting down Hillsboro on multiple drives. The defense was led by Theo Grace, who had three solo tackles and six assists. Grant Noland got five solo tackles and three assists. Jackson Helberg earned three solo tackles and five assists.

MORE GAME COVERAGE:

• KPGZ – Kearney Finishes with a State Championship
• Courier-Tribune – Kearney football claims state title

This marks the first state football title for KHS since 2015. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 13-2 record. Their only losses were early in the season against conference powerhouses Platte County R-3 and Smithville. KHS later defeated Smithville during a postseason rematch.

Kearney School District students and staff members will celebrate the KHS football team and coaches during a State Championship Victory Tour of Schools from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7. They will also be honored by the Board of Education this winter.

LINK: MORE PHOTOS

GAME STATISTICS

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Kearney, Mo., November 27, 2023: Kearney High School is again headed to the state football championship game.

The Bulldogs will face Hillsboro R-3 School District for the Class 4 Missouri State High School Activities Association title during the 2023 Show-Me Bowl starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.

KHS reached the playoffs finals by defeating Jefferson City High School 42-7 on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Jefferson City.

The Bulldog defense held the JCHS Jays to just 7 points. Carson Shear was a ballhawk from his linebacker spot, snagging an interception and forcing a fumble recovered by corner Brycen Morrison. Morrison and linebacker Theo Grace also notched interceptions of their own. 

Quarterback Casey Rooney led the Bulldogs offense. He threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns on just 10 attempts. Manny Linthacum hauled in two catches for 160 yards and two TDs. Corbin Emmons had the other receiving TD on a hook and ladder play. Rooney also ran for a TD and Cameron Emmons added two TDs on the ground as well. Jacob Dillon banged through all six PATs.

Visit the KPGZ website for more details about the Bulldogs’ win against Jefferson City.

KHS has been designated the Visitors for Saturday’s championship game. Bulldogs fans will sit on the east side of the stadium in Sections 106-107 for general admission and 105 for students. Gates 1, 2E and 4E will open at 10 a.m.

Tickets must be purchased online through the MSHSAA website at www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx. Please view this map for parking information. No coolers, outside food/drink or pets will be allowed in the stadium. Concessions and championship apparel and souvenirs will be available.

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Kearney, Mo., November 14, 2023: The Kearney High School Bulldogs will take on the Nevada Tigers at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at home in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) football championship tournament.

The Bulldog Stadium gates will open at 11:30 a.m. Game tickets are $8 and can only be purchased digitally through the MSSHAA website at www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx. Click “FOOTBALL,” then select “Class 4” and “GET TICKETS” for the appropriate game. A livestream broadcast of the game can be purchased at www.mshsaa.tv/?B=758948.

It is anticipated that this will be a popular game with a high turnout. Visiting fans are encouraged to use the new mile-25 exit on I-35 at East 19th Street, go south on Highway 33 to Meadowbrook Drive, then east towards Kearney Junior High School where they can park in the lot to the south of the stadium. This will give them the shortest walk to the visitor side of the field.

KHS football has a 10-2 season record. The Bulldogs earned the 2023 district championship with their 29-13 on-the-road win over Highway 92 rival Smithville on Friday, Nov. 10.

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The Bulldogs open their season at home on Friday, Aug. 25, against Platte County. Due to the predicted heat advisories, the stadium gates will not open until 7 p.m. and kickoff will be at 8 p.m. Please stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water!

In order to ensure the safety of our Bulldog family, we’re still following the guidelines from last year for our home game entry procedures:

• Students in preschool through fifth grade must be accompanied by their parent or guardian in order to enter the stadium.
• Students in grades 6-12* will be required to present their student IDs. Last year’s IDs will work. Students in grades 9-12 with KSD-issued IDs get free entry to all home sports activities.
• Students in grades 8-12 are expected to sit in our student sections or the hill area. Younger students are expected to sit with their parents or the hill area.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

• Gameday Tickets
• KSD Activities Calendar
• Season Tickets
• Bulldog Stadium Parking Passes

Thank you for helping us cheer on our Bulldogs while keeping everyone safe! We look forward to seeing you at tomorrow night’s game!

*Sixth-graders who do not yet have their district-issued IDs will be allowed to enter the stadium if they tell the ticket takers that they are in middle school.

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Kearney, Mo., December 6, 2022: A pair of Kearney High School football players are being recognized as among the very best in the Kansas City region.

Zach Grace and Carter Schmidt have both been selected for the 2022 All Simone Team. The selections were made today during a special event at Park Hill High School in conjunction with the Thomas A. Simone Memorial Football Award.

All Simone Team members are selected by a vote of the high school football coaches and select media members in the metropolitan area. This honor is given to the football players who are most representative of excellence on the playing field.

“I’m proud of Zach and Carter for earning this recognition,” KHS Football Head Coach Logan Minnick said. “They embody the hard work, grit and selfless attitude that define what it means to be a Bulldog.”

The honor was established as a tribute to Tommy Simone, the child of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Simone, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in April 1983. Team members symbolize the qualities of love, courage and friendship – qualities young Tommy so aptly displayed.

Mr. Grace is a senior running back, tight end and quarterback. Mr. Schmidt is a senior offensive lineman.

KHS Football team’s 2022 season was one of its best in several years. In his first season with KHS, Coach Minnick led the Bulldogs to 10-1 record that included a Conference Championship.

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