Eighteen KHS players picked for 2021 recognitions
Kearney, Mo., November 17, 2021: Congratulations to the following Kearney High School football players for earning spots on the 2021 All Conference teams:
1st Team Offense
- KJ Smith RB
- Ian Acosta WR
- Zach Grace TE
- Keanon McNally OL
1st Team Defense
2nd Team Offense
2nd Team Defense
- Kale Conway DL
- Daryn Langford LB
- Luke Noland DB
- Drake Cole DB
2nd Team Special Teams
Honorable Mention Offense
- Casey Rooney QB
- Luke Starr OL
- Isaac Bates WR
- Carter Schmidt OL
- Connor Smith OL
Honorable Mention Defense
- Will Lincoln LB
- Joe Marshall DB
Honorable Mention Special Teams
KHS fought to a 4-2 record in the Suburban Blue Conference this year, good for third place in a league packed with strong opponents. The team finished 5-5 overall.
Head Coach Josh Gray praised all of these players for their leadership and focus in the face of challenges like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“These young men have done an outstanding job this season,” Coach Gray said. “Our entire squad demonstrated real grit as they came together as a team to improve and overcome adversity.”
