KHS Boys Soccer Team Honored with National Team Academic Award

KEARNEY, NE — The Kearney High boys soccer team is being recognized nationally for its success in the classroom.

The Bearcats recently earned a Team Academic Award from the United Soccer Coaches Association. Kearney is one of just 115 teams to be recognized in the country and is the only team from Nebraska.

“I am proud of our student-athletes,” Principal Jeff Ganz said in a news release.  “This award is proof that we are creating well-rounded athletes and scholars. Coach Steinbrook has created an environment that makes education as important as the game.”

The KHS Boys Soccer Team scored a 3.63 collective GPA. To qualify for the award, the team must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for the entire academic year.

“Over the years, the players in our program have really bought into the idea of being a true ‘student’ athlete and taking care of business in the classroom,” Head Coach Scott Steinbrook said.  “Our 2022 team had exceptional senior leadership, and they really set the tone for what our group was able to accomplish on the field and in the classroom.”

KHS Boys Soccer also had 13 individual players receive the Academic All-Conference and All-State honors. The team finished the regular season with an 11-5 record.