Kearney defeated Ruskin 50–0 on the road, with MaxPreps marking the result final and listing the Bulldogs at 9–0.

Ruskin’s Golden Eagles are listed at 2–7 following the non-conference matchup in Kansas City.

The shutout kept Kearney unbeaten through its nine listed regular-season games.

The Bulldogs played at Ruskin High School in Kansas City on October 22.

The road shutout capped Kearney’s nine-game regular season.

What comes next: district playoffs

Kearney is the No. 1 seed in the 2026 Class 4 District 8 tournament and receives a first-round bye. The Bulldogs’ district semifinal is Friday, November 6, against the winner of No. 4 Benton and No. 5 Van Horn. Their quarterfinal is scheduled for October 29.

The district championship is scheduled for November 13, if Kearney advances. MSHSAA’s Kearney semifinal listing has not yet confirmed a kickoff time or venue.

See the official 2026 Class 4 District 8 bracket and Kearney’s November 6 semifinal listing for updates.

The Bulldogs’ updated schedule lists 436 points scored and 49 allowed through nine games.

At a glance

• Final: Kearney 50, Ruskin 0

• Kearney: 9–0; Ruskin: 2–7

• Played at Ruskin High School in Kansas City

Congratulate the Bulldogs and follow the district’s official athletics updates for postseason game details.

Sources

MaxPreps — Kearney at Ruskin final result

https://www.maxpreps.com/mo/football/game/kearney-vs-ruskin-kansas-city/10-23-2026/?c=468c8029-eca5-4ba1-9430-973fcd54e99d

MaxPreps — updated Kearney schedule

https://www.maxpreps.com/mo/kearney/kearney-bulldogs/football/schedule/

Kearney School District — October 22 game announcement

https://www.ksdr1.net/index.php?articleID=93275006&pageID=smartSiteFeed&psqFeed=true