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Bearcats Name New Coordinator
📍 Kearney Bearcats·Saturday, July 4, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
Kearney, NE - The Kearney Bearcats football program has promoted assistant coach, Tyler Johnson, to defensive coordinator. Johnson has spent the past four seasons developing talent in the Bearcats' program, which has seen a resurgence in recent years. The team has compiled a 24-12 record over the past four seasons, including a 7-3 mark in 2024. As a Class A-6 school, the Bearcats will look to continue their competitive success in the NSAA. Johnson's elevation to coordinator is seen as a key move in the program's ongoing efforts to attract top recruits from the region. With a strong defense and a talented roster, the Bearcats are poised to make a deep run in the playoffs this fall.