Bulldogs Finish Regular Season with Wins

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Both varsity basketball teams ended their regular seasons with wins this week. Seniors from both squads had stand-out performances and were recognized for their season-long contributions during halftime ceremonies.

Varsity Boys

The varsity boys finished their regular season with a 54-38 victory over the Raytown South Cardinals on Tuesday night.

After a slow, first-quarter start, the Bulldog offense heated up with consecutive 3-point shots by Braxton Breedlove, Braxton Page, and Manny Linthacum to take the lead. In the second quarter, Ashton Holloway extended the lead with an individual 7-point run.

Senior Isaac Bates (23) over the rim for two.

Kearney recognized Ashton Holloway, Braxton Breedlove and Isaac Bates during Senior Night ceremonies at halftime. Ashton Holloway led the Bulldogs in scoring with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Manny Linthacum scored 9 points and had 7 assists.

Kearney’s defense helped retain a double-digit lead throughout the second half. The boys finish 4-8 in conference and 8-17 overall. The Bulldogs take a 3-game win streak into district play Saturday versus Smithville at Smithville at 4:00 pm.

Varsity Girls

The Lady Bulldogs wrapped up their regular season on Wednesday with a win over Ruskin, 58-27. 

Senior Macy Hughes (10) drives past a Ruskin defender.

Jadyn Barnes led the Bulldogs in scoring with 18 points. Ryleigh Van Emmerik finished with 12 points, making 2 out of 3 from three point range and 4 out of 4 from the free throw line. JoJo Kutch had her first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Macy Hughes chipped in 9 points and Kenzi Kutch had a season high 8 assists.

Seniors Macy Hughes and Kenzi Kutch were recognized at halftime for their outstanding contributions to the Kearney Girls Basketball program.

The win brings the varsity girls’ record to 10-14 overall and 7-5 in conference. The Lady Bulldogs open district play at home on Saturday at 1:00 pm versus William Chrisman.

KPGZ Sports - Brian Watts and Mike Davis contributed to this story.