KEARNEY — The home grandstands have been installed and the running track was being laid this week as a part of Kearney Catholic High School’s renovation of Miles Field.
After the new post-tension concrete had been laid in July, work transitioned to the home bleachers and the new press box. The black tarmac of the track was being installed this week.
Additional buildings being installed on the grounds include a new storage building and training room and a new concession stand.
Sept. 27 is the date that the first KCHS football game and homecoming will be hosted at the brand-new facility.
Due to the former state of the full field and track, KCHS has been unable to host soccer and track events and has missed out on hosting 18 to 23 home games or meets a year. That number doesn’t account for junior varsity, middle school, or band events.
There was a push to modernize the facilities that was gaining momentum in 2019-2020 but was sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2022, the KCHS Foundation, KCHS administration, under the guidance of the consulting firm, Partners In Mission, lead a strategic planning process involving school leadership, staff, clergy, school families and the communities.
Having to access external facilities for track and safety concerns reignited the conversation for modernization in late 2022, early 2023.
