Kearney High School’s Golden Girls wrapped up their season in a big way at the 2026 Missouri Dance Team Association State Championship, held Feb. 27–28 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.

Solos competed on Friday, and Ainsley Daniels earned a 10th-place finish in the junior division. On Saturday, the Golden Girls followed with two strong team performances and came home with outstanding results:

• Pom: 1st Place
• Jazz: 3rd Place
• Overall: 3rd Place

In addition to their success on the floor, several Golden Girls were recognized for their excellence in the classroom with Academic All-State honors for their GPA:

• Ainsley Daniels (4.0)
• Jacee Hensley
• Lilyan Kagarice
• Analeigh Miles
• Rikki O’Connor
• Gracie Parks
• Taylor Ross
• Claire Watson
• Peyton Williams (4.0)

The team and coaches shared their appreciation for the support they’ve received from our school and community all season long. Congratulations to our Golden Girls on an incredible postseason finish, and thank you for representing Kearney School District with such dedication, work ethic and Bulldog pride!