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Because of the reconstruction of the baseball field at Rathert Stadium, the baseball team has been unable to play any home games this season. Junior Joel Nieves at bat on the road against Hayden on April 23.

Baseball Field Reconstruction Prevents Home Games

Torrie Simmons, Pow Wow Yearbook Staff April 29, 2019

As of April 23, the reconstruction of the baseball field at Rathert Stadium, where Junction City High School plays baseball, has been completed. The process of installing the turf infield and sod outfield...

Senior Thane McDaniel pitches against Hayden on April 23.

PHOTOS: Varsity Baseball vs Hayden

Taryn Tanguay, Sports Editor April 24, 2019

The Blue Jays fell to Hayden in both games with a score of 3-4 in the first, and 2-11 in the second. The Blue Jays head to Emporia on April, 26 to take on Emporia High School.

Sophomore Lauren Kim is on her second year as a member of the swim team.

ATHLETE PROFILE: Swim Team Member Lauren Kim

Maddison Escobar, Pow Wow Yearbook Staff April 24, 2019

Sophomore Lauren Kim is in her second year as a member of the swim team. We sat down with her to see how this swim season is going for her. What makes swimming different? Swimming is different from...

Lydia Autry

JCHS Track and Field Team Performs Well at Manhattan Invitational

Juan Tovar, Staff Reporter April 24, 2019

On April 12 the Blue Jays traveled to Manhattan to compete in the Manhattan High School Track and Field Invitational. Other schools that competed included Highland Park High School, Manhattan High School,...

Senior Matthew Whitton gets a lead to third and watches the play against Manhattan on April 5.

Varsity Baseball Sweeps Highland Park

April 17, 2019

On April 16th the Blue Jays headed to Hummer Stadium where they played against the Highland Park Scotts. The Blue Jays swept the Scotts, winning both games of the doubleheader. Senior Keaton Babcock was...

Sophomore Melanie Cervantes is in her second year as a member of the swim team.

ATHLETE PROFILE: Swim Team Member Melanie Cervantes

Torrie Simmons, Pow Wow Yearbook Staff April 17, 2019

Sophomore Melanie Cervantes is in her second year as a member of the swim team. We sat down with her to talk about how her season is going.   Q: How long have you been swimming? A: Since...

Junior Joel Nieves makes it home against Seaman on Friday April 12.

PHOTOS: Varsity Baseball vs Seaman

Taryn Tanguay, Sports Editor April 15, 2019

The Blue Jays split with Seaman on Friday April 12. Blue Jays won the first game with a score of 8-5, and fell to Seaman in the second with a final score of 1-4. The Blue Jays head to Topeka on...

Keiana Newman, two-time state champion in the 100-meter hurdle, competes in hurdles at the home track meet on April 9, 2019.

Keiana Newman: Dynasty of a State Champion

Juan Tovar, Staff Reporter April 10, 2019

Senior Keiana Newman is no dismissive name. For two years in a row, Keiana Newman has been crowned State Champ in the 100-meter hurdles, as well as winning 300-meter hurdles at state in 2017 and runner...

Lydia Autry

PHOTOS: Home Track Meet on April 9, 2019

Morgan Deering and Anne Johnson April 10, 2019

Junction City hosted a home track meet at Al Simpler Stadium on April 9, 2019. The girl's track team placed first overall, while the boy's team finished in second place.  Both teams will be competing...

Taylor Strickland (10) is about to pitch a fastball.

PHOTO GALLERY: Varsity Softball vs Shawnee Mission West

Tray Minor, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

  The girls' varsity softball team swept their two-game series against Shawnee Mission West on April, 8. The Lady Jays made quick work of the Vikings winning the first game of the doubleheader...

Senior Matthew Whitton steps up to bat against Manhattan on April 5.

PHOTOS: Varsity Baseball vs Manhattan

Taryn Tanguay, Sports Editor April 10, 2019

The Blue Jays defeated Manhattan in the first game with a score of 10-6. During the second game, the Blue Jays fell to Manhattan, 2-3. The Blue Jays are on the road to Topeka on April 12 to take...

Karla Love moves the ball down the field.

PHOTOS: Girls Varsity Soccer vs Wichita Southeast

Lexe West, Editor in Chief April 5, 2019

The Girls Varsity Soccer team played Wichita Southeast at home April 1, 2019. The game went into two overtimes and resulted in a draw of 0-0 between the teams. The girls will be playing at home...

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