The Kearney High School Girls Cross Country team brought home their second straight state trophy this year with their fourth-place finish at the championship meet on Friday, Nov. 4. 

The Bulldogs earned third place in the 2021 State Championship. They are the only Kansas City area Missouri Class 4 girls team to earn a trophy in both years. They have also claimed conference and district championships for two years in a row.

The KHS Cross Country team is led by Head Coach Jeff Roberts and Assistant Coach Justin Leon.

Girls Team Results

• Liela Murphy was 26th with a time of 20:01, just missing All-State by one place
• Alex Kinstler was 29th in 20:13.
• Abby Elam was 31st in 20:21
• Abbi McQuillen was 38th in 20:36
• Olivia Brock in 49th place in 21:00
• Heidi Adams was 58th in 21:11
• Gracie Bomar 87th in 21:46

Boys Team Results

The KHS Boys Cross Country team finished 16th at the state meet.

• Kyler Chappell was 94th in 18:04
• Bradly Barton was 122th in a personal best of 18:35
• Rylee Johnson 140th in 19:10
• Max Morehouse 147th in 19:25
• Cameron Daniel 150th in 19:40
• Jackson Elsea 153rd in 19:51
• Carter Smith 154th in 19:55.