KHS Football Finishes Regular Season Undefeated, Claims Conference Championship!
Posted Date: 10/27/26 (03:50 PM)
The Kearney High School Bulldogs are heading into the playoffs with a perfect 9-0 record after closing out the regular season with a 50-0 victory over Ruskin on Thursday, Oct. 22!
The Bulldogs wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Luke Denston, Cruise Emmons, Braiden Feurer and Matthew Lindsey all scored touchdowns in the first quarter, with Emmons finding the end zone twice. Jackson Lager added a defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery, and Trace Brewer capped the scoring in the second quarter.
KHS delivered another outstanding defensive performance, shutting out Ruskin and forcing multiple turnovers.
The game also marked a major milestone for quarterback Carter Temple, who broke the KHS career touchdown passing record previously held by Casey Rooney. Temple now has 53 career touchdown passes and counting!
With the victory, the Bulldogs secured the conference championship and earned the No. 1 seed in the Class 4 District 8 playoffs.
Here's what's next for the Bulldogs:
- Friday, Oct. 30: First-round bye
- Friday, Nov. 6: District semifinal against the winner of the St. Joseph Benton vs. Van Horn game
- Friday, Nov. 13: District championship, if KHS advances
Congratulations to our student-athletes, coaches and everyone who has contributed to an outstanding regular season. And thanks to our Bulldog fans for supporting the team throughout the fall!
PHOTO CREDIT: Thank you to KHS student-photographer Kale Davis of Backroads Designs for the use of his photo for this post!