Kearney High School will celebrate its 2025 Boys State Track and Field Championship Team during halftime of a boys basketball game against Norfolk on February 10, 2026. The recognition honors a historic victory that marked the school's 18th track and field state title and added the 45th championship banner across all sports. The event highlights the team's back-to-back titles achieved without transfers.
Kearney High School in Nebraska is set to honor its 2025 Boys State Track and Field Championship Team at halftime of the Bearcats versus Norfolk boys basketball game on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the school gymnasium. This ceremony comes nearly a year after the team's triumphant season, which ended with a narrow victory in the state meet.
The championship was decided in the final event, the 4x400 relay, where the Bearcats outperformed Fremont to secure the title. This win marked the 18th state track and field championship in school history and continued a streak of back-to-back Class A titles, accomplished entirely with homegrown talent and no transfers. The success adds the 45th state championship banner across all sports to the school's rafters, underscoring Kearney's tradition of athletic excellence.
Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Ryan Hogue praised the team's achievements, stating, “This championship team represents everything we value at Kearney High School: hard work, teamwork, perseverance and pride in wearing the Bearcat uniform.” He added, “Earning back-to-back Class A state titles, with the meet decided in the final relay, speaks volumes about the character and competitive spirit of these student-athletes and their coaches. We are incredibly proud to honor this team, raise our 45th state championship banner in front of our community and do it the Kearney Way.”
Fans, families, and community members are invited to attend the basketball game to join in recognizing the student-athletes and coaches for their dedication throughout the season. The event provides an opportunity for the Bearcat Nation to celebrate this milestone in front of a home crowd.
