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10/12/2025

Liberty boys soccer won 2-1 tonight in a crosstown showdown against Liberty North.

Listen to senior attacking midfielder Jack Jayroe talk about scoring the go-ahead goal with under 10 minutes left:

“Just ecstatic …”

Full story to come later at mycouriertribune.com.

“I’m so proud of these girls. That’s been a dream of ours since I started as the head coach three years ago,” said Zacha...
10/11/2025

“I’m so proud of these girls. That’s been a dream of ours since I started as the head coach three years ago,” said Zachary Osborne.

More on the first conference title for Liberty North girls tennis after a win over Lee's Summit West on Wednesday:

LIBERTY — There was plenty to celebrate for Liberty North girls tennis as it hosted Lee’s Summit West for the regular-season finale Wednesday, Oct. 8.

10/11/2025

Kearney cross country hosted 43 schools and over 900 athletes today for an invitational at Jesse James Park.

Listen to freshman Izzy Fowler talk about earning seventh overall with a time of 20:11.7 in the varsity girls' division:

“I feel like I did really good. …”

Full story to come later at mycouriertribune.com.

10/11/2025

Liberty cross country competed today in the Kearney Invitational at Jesse James Park.

Listen to senior Colin McKenna talk about earning second overall in the varsity boys' division with a time of 16:10.5:

“... I definitely took some risks …”

Full story to come later at mycouriertribune.com.

“We do it right here, I can tell you that. Unbelievable parade today. It’s a big deal, football is a huge deal in this t...
10/11/2025

“We do it right here, I can tell you that. Unbelievable parade today. It’s a big deal, football is a huge deal in this town, proud of our kids’ effort tonight,” said coach Logan Minnick.

More on Homecoming for Kearney football:

KEARNEY — Again and again, the team found itself celebrating in the end zone with the crowd cheering behind them.

10/11/2025

Kearney football cruised to a 57-0 blowout win over Raytown South tonight for Homecoming.

Listen to senior tight end Drew Nelson talk about catching three touchdowns in the win:

“... It's just an awesome environment to be able to score these in …”

Full story to come later at mycouriertribune.com.

10/11/2025

Tonight is Homecoming for Kearney High School.

During pregame, we had the chance to speak with senior cheer captain Macy Gacke about her love for cheer:

“... I just love everyone here.”

10/10/2025

Liberty girls tennis is competing in the Class 3 District 8 Individual Tournament today at Liberty North.

Listen to junior Corinne Korte talk about being district champion in singles:

“It's very special …”

Full story to come later at mycouriertribune.com.

“... I enjoy working out and I enjoy being around the people that support me. I just love it. I love the game. I love ev...
10/10/2025

“... I enjoy working out and I enjoy being around the people that support me. I just love it. I love the game. I love everything about it,” said senior Troy Fisher.

More on the KC Urban Youth Academy Youth of the Year from Liberty North:

LIBERTY — A local baseball player from Liberty North is headed to the World Series later this month.

10/10/2025

Homecoming in Kearney includes a community parade!

For the first time in three weeks, Liberty football was on the road and it returned with a win in a thriller over Park H...
10/10/2025

For the first time in three weeks, Liberty football was on the road and it returned with a win in a thriller over Park Hill.

More on Week 6 for the Blue Jays ahead of another road showdown tonight against Blue Springs South:

LIBERTY — For the first time in three weeks, Liberty football was on the road and it returned with a 31-28 win in a thriller over Park Hill Friday, Oct. 3.

Another win is in the books for Kearney football after a triumph over Grain Valley last Friday.Read more on Week 6 for t...
10/10/2025

Another win is in the books for Kearney football after a triumph over Grain Valley last Friday.

Read more on Week 6 for the Bulldogs ahead of tonight's Homecoming:

KEARNEY — Another win is in the books for Kearney football after a 28-14 triumph over Grain Valley Friday, Oct. 3.

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