Bearcats' Coach Signs Contract Extension Through 2029
Kearney, NE - Kearney Bearcats head coach, Mike Long, has agreed to a contract extension through the 2029 season, the school announced Thursday. Long led the Bearcats to consecutive playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025, marking the program's first back-to-back postseason runs since 2017. The Bearcats compete in Class A-6 in the NSAA. Long's extension is expected to provide stability for the program, which has seen significant growth in recent years. The Bearcats' strong finish to the 2025 season has also drawn attention from top recruits in the region, with several high-profile prospects already committing to the program. Long's contract extension is seen as a major coup for the Bearcats, who are looking to build on their recent success and make a deep run in the playoffs in the coming years.