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Gallery: KHS baseball makes state by defeating Grand Island, 7-4

Central Nebraska Today

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May 10, 2025 | 7:51 PM

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today / Photos by Rick Tucker/ Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island Islanders Kearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

KEARNEY — The Kearney High School baseball team is heading to state after defeating rival Grand Island in the district final, 7-4, during the evening of Saturday, May 10.

Photos by Rick Tucker, Central Nebraska Today

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

NRG Media Central Nebraska Today /Photos by Rick Tucker/Kearney High Bearcats vs Grand Island IslandersKearney defeated Grand Island 7-4 in the A-5 District Championship game held at Memorial Field at Kearney on Saturday.

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