Kearney’s seniors delivered touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams in a 58–8 Senior Night victory over Grandview. The home Bulldogs improved to 8–0; Grandview fell to 3–5.

Tucking’s three-return night

Kale Tucking returned consecutive punts 65 and 45 yards for touchdowns. KPGZ reports that his two punt-return scores tied Missouri’s single-game record, matching former Kearney standout Tommy Saunders’ 2003 mark.

With 1:12 left in the opening quarter, Grandview was inside its own one-yard line. Kearney forced a safety; Tucking returned the ensuing kick 60 yards, completing a 44–0 first quarter.

Temple, Denston and Emmons add scores

Carter Temple ran for a 26-yard touchdown and threw scoring passes of eight yards to Cruise Emmons and 34 yards to Luke Denston. Landon Carkeek converted all eight extra points.

More seniors get their moment

After coach Logan Minnick rested the starters, Graham Davis capped a second-unit drive with an eight-yard touchdown run. Atlas Owen added a 72-yard interception return for a score.

Grandview scored its touchdown and two-point conversion in the final minute.

Next: Kearney finishes the regular season at Ruskin (2–6) on Thursday, Oct. 22.

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Source

KPGZ: Mike Davis’ complete Senior Night recap, Oct. 18, 2026
https://1027kearneymo.com/kpgz-news/2026/10/18/bulldogs-kickoff-senior-night-with-44-unanswered-points