KHS Cross Country Teams Qualify for State Championships

Congratulations to the Kearney High School Cross Country teams on an outstanding performance at the district championships last weekend! The KHS girls captured the district championship, while the boys finished third, earning both teams a trip to the Missouri State Cross Country Championships.

The Bulldogs also celebrated some impressive individual achievements, with 12 runners earning All-District honors, including all seven members of the girls team.

Girls Team: District Champions

• Ayla Lehman: 1st place (20:23)
• Izzy Fowler: 3rd place (20:52)
• Zolah Williams: 8th place (21:35)
• Scarlett Carpenter: 9th place (21:36)
• Drew Gustafson: 13th place (21:50)
• Lenny Watts: 15th place (22:00)
• Kadence Vanderau: 16th place (22:06)

Boys Team: 3rd Place
Five KHS boys earned All-District honors.

• Cameron Fowler: 11th place (17:25)
• Hunter Phipps: 13th place (17:29)
• Alex Gustafson: 15th place (17:43)
• Jackson Vasquez: 23rd place (18:03)
• Korban Gomer: 27th place (18:14)

Luke Vanderstel (32nd) and Mason Woods (34th) also contributed to the boys team's successful performance.

KSD was proud to host the Class 3 and Class 4 district championships. Special thanks to the coaches, parent volunteers, KSD Activities Department, grounds crew and Robotics team members who helped make the event a success! Congratulations to Head Coach Jeff Roberts and all our Bulldog runners on their outstanding performances. Best of luck to both teams as they prepare to compete at the state championships.