Nebraska High School Soccer - Kearney Lincoln North Star
April 1, 2024: Lincoln, NE 68504
Kearney Bearcats (Kearney, NE) supporters were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Lincoln North Star Navigators (Lincoln, NE), 3-1 in a league challenge.
Next, the Bearcats confront the Lincoln East Spartans (Lincoln, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, April 4. Kearney will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Spartans enter the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 2-0 league win over Pius X (Lincoln, NE).
The Navigators now possess a 0-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Norfolk for a challenge on Friday, April 5. Lincoln North Star will confront a Panthers team coming off a 1-0 league win over Lincoln High (Lincoln, NE). The Panthers record now stands at 7-1.
Match Summary
Class A Boys Soccer Final Score:
Kearney 3 - Lincoln North Star 1
Kearney Scoring:
34' = Colt Straka
78' = Jake Kracl (assist Aiden Nutter)
79' = Colt Straka (assist Nathan Hibberd)
North Star Scoring:
37' = Ben Dett
Game Summary:
Kearney and North Star each scored on a penalty kick in an evenly matched first half. Kearney scored two late goals, including the game winner on a corner kick headed in by Jake Kracl for his first career goal. Kearney senior Colt Straka scored two goals to lead Kearney to their 5th straight win after an 0-3 start.
