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Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.

Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State

Mela Baccam, Writer November 1, 2024

Today, Nov. 1, two athletes will run at the state cross country meet at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The two qualifying runners are juniors Slader Buckheister and Adam Gray,...

Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.

Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26

Ramsay Geater, Photographer October 22, 2024

For the full album check out the Flickr.

Senior Zachary Ispentchian strides down the hill.

Photos: Cross Country at Anamosa on August 31

Ramsay Geater, Photographer September 16, 2024

For the full album check out the Flickr.

Local track meets are held at Kingston Stadium.

Keeping Track of the Traditions

Delaney Mann, Writer July 8, 2024

Sportsmanship and team structure can be one of the most important aspects of an athlete's performance. Kennedy Track and Cross Country Teams utilize traditions to help them bond as a group and create a...

Crossing the finish line, sophomore Adam Gray places first in his race.

Photos: Kennedy Cross Country Team Competes at Seminole Valley on October 12

Ella Smith, Photographer October 26, 2023

For more pictures, visit our Flickr.

Cross country runners take off and attempt to separate themselves from the pack.

Photos: Cross Country Competes at Seminole Valley Park on 9/21

Isaac White, Photographer September 28, 2023

The full album can be found on our Flickr!

Freshman Slader Buckheister runs with his teammate, sophmore Reuben Schlaak close behind.

Photos: Boys’ Cross Country Competes at the State Meet

Anabel Bradley, Writer November 4, 2022

Check out the rest of the photos on our flickr linked here.

Boy's Cross Country placed eight at state meet over the weekend.

Boys’ Cross Country Concludes 2022 Season at State

Emma Beachner, Writer November 2, 2022

Boys’ Cross Country season came to a close on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the state meet. The 2022 season has brought with it many record breaking runs making this one of the best Kennedy seasons to date.  Cross...

Miles Wilson races to the finish line at Seminole Valley.

Boy’s Cross Country Heads To State After a Record Breaking Season

Emma Beachner, Writer October 28, 2022

Kennedy Boys’ Cross Country is heading to state on Saturday, Oct. 29. Kennedy has five runners in Iowa’s 4A cross country top fifty. Senior Miles Wilson is the eighth runner in the state out of all...

Senior Kyle Crock walks with his family during the senior night ceremony.

The Road to The Dome: Varsity Football Beats Dubuque Hempstead

Molly Martin, Merideth Langton, and Isaac White October 24, 2022

For more pictures, visit our Flickr. The end of the regular season has come, and the Cougars have advanced to the state playoffs for the 22nd time. The varsity team ended the season with a record...

Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.

Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record

Nolyn Melsha, Writer October 27, 2021

As the varsity boys are running towards the end of the cross country season, Miles Wilson is a step ahead of the rest. The Cougar Cross Country team has had a season of strong finishes including a first...

Lucas Dolphin, a sophomore at Kennedy runs during his cross country meet.

Kennedy Student Nominated for Athlete of the Week

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer February 10, 2021

Lucas Dolphin, a sophomore at Kennedy High School, is nominated for athlete of the week on KCRG.  Dolphin is a part of two sports at Kennedy, both cross country and bowling. Recently Dolphin bowled...

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