Nebraska High School Soccer - Kearney nudges Grand Island
April 11, 2023: Kearney, NE 68845
Kearney Bearcats (Kearney, NE) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Grand Island Islanders (Grand Island, NE), 2-1 in a league challenge.
Next, the Bearcats confront the Omaha Central Eagles (Omaha, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, April 13. Kearney will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 1-0 non-league loss to Papillion-LaVista (Papillion, NE).
The Islanders now possess a 2-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Pius X for a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 13. Grand Island will confront a Thunderbolts team coming off a 2-1 non-league loss to Lincoln Southeast (Lincoln, NE). The Thunderbolts record now stands at 5-3.
Game Summary
Kearney 2 - Grand Island 1
Kearney Scoring:
49' = Colt Straka
57' = Colt Straka (assist Gordy Garner)
GI Scoring:
14' = Moises Trochez
Game Summary:
Kearney rallies for 2 second half goals to earn the come from behind win over GI in the Central Nebraska El Classico.
