The Missouri Football Coaches Association (MFCA) has released its list of 2025 Class 4 All-State football teams, and the Kearney High School Bulldogs absolutely led the way in recognitions following a perfect 14-0 season and winning the Class 4 Show-Me Bowl state championship. 

The Bulldogs finished the year averaging more than 41 points per game while allowing no more 11 points per game on average, a testament to their balance, depth and toughness all season long.

Top Awards

• Class 4 Offensive Player of the Year: Carter Temple (QB) — Temple powered Kearney’s high-octane offense with electric playmaking all year 
• Class 4 Defensive Player of the Year: Isaac Beaver (DL) — A dominant force up front, anchoring the Bulldog defense
• Class 4 Coach of the Year: Logan Minnick — Well-deserved honors for guiding KHS through an undefeated championship run

Bulldog All-State Honorees

First-Team All-State

• Carter Temple — QB 
• Isaac Beaver — DL
• Matthew Lindsey — Return Specialist
• Kale Tucking — DB
• Aidan Arellano — LB
• Nyk Belabre — OL
• Drew Nelson — TE / Kicker

Second-Team All-State

• Corbin Emmons — RB
• Luke Tucking — LB

Third-Team All-State

• Dryden Hendrix — RB

Class 4 Assistant Coach of the Year

• Marcus Brinkley

Visit the KPGZ 102.7 FM website to learn more about their accomplishments this season. Join us in congratulating these outstanding Bulldogs!