Undefeated Bulldogs Claim Conference Championship
/The Kearney 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 Kearney Bulldogs are heading into the playoffs with a perfect 9-0 record. Photo: Kale Davis, BackRoads Designs.
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.
Kearney 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 Kearney High School 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
KPGZ News – Ray Weikal contributed to this story.
