The Bulldogs are celebrating an outstanding performance by the Kearney High School Boys Wrestling team at the 2026 MSHSAA Class 3 District 4 Tournament in Belton.

The Bulldogs competed Friday and Saturday in a highly competitive tournament that quickly turned into a two-team battle between KHS and St. Michael the Archangel. Kearney trailed throughout much of the event, but the team responded in a big way when it mattered most.

Both teams advanced eight wrestlers to the championship finals, setting up an exciting finish. The Bulldogs rose to the moment and won six of the eight finals matches, including several key head-to-head falls over St. Michael, to secure a tie for the District Championship in the final match of the tournament.

The Bulldogs finished the tournament with an impressive showing across the board:

• 9 state qualifiers
• 8 finalists
• 6 district champions
• All 13 wrestlers advanced to Day 2 and contributed team points

Congratulations to the following Class 3 State Qualifiers:

• 106 lbs: Tyler Bell (Champion)
• 113 lbs: Brayden Robinson (Runner-up)
• 120 lbs: Landon Westfall (Champion)
• 132 lbs: Phoenix Shelton (Champion)
• 150 lbs: Kendahl Davis (Runner-up)
• 157 lbs: Kale Davis (Champion)
• 175 lbs: Kale Tucking (4th Place)
• 215 lbs: Carter Temple (Champion)
• 285 lbs: JD Romero (Champion)

Congratulations to Coach Jake Hill, the coaching staff, and all of our Bulldog wrestlers on an incredible district tournament. We are proud of the toughness, teamwork and determination this group showed from start to finish, and we wish our state qualifiers the best as they prepare for the next round!