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Senior Jordan Dombrowski returns the tennis ball with a backhand hit. Dombrowski and doubles partner Codi Post qualified to compete in the Girls 6A State Tennis Tournament.

Girls Tennis Qualifies Doubles Team To State

Amber McCarthy, Staff Writer October 12, 2017

The Lady Jays Tennis Team has qualified a doubles team for the 6A State Tennis Tournament. Junior Codi Post and Senior Jordan Dombrowski qualified after placing fourth at the regional meet. The duo...

Blue Jays defense clashing against the Manhattan Indians during the silver trophy game.

Blue Jays Fall to Indians in 42-12 Loss

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter October 12, 2017

The Manhattan rivalry week is the biggest week of the football season and one of the biggest weeks of the school year. The Manhattan Indians won the game 42-12 on October 6th, 2017 and keeps the Silver...

Sergio Perez-Ortiz uses his head to pass the ball to a team mate.

Soccer Loses 2-1 In Overtime Game

Lexe West, Staff Editor October 6, 2017

In a two-to-one loss after going into overtime, the Junction City soccer team fell to St. Marys Academy at Al Simpler Stadium. The game took place Wednesday, October 4th. In the second half of the...

Curse of The Pep Rally Has Been Broken

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter September 23, 2017

The curse of the pep rally was finally broken as the Junction City Blue Jays defeated Washburn Rural 35-21 on Friday, September 22nd, 2017. Over the years the Blue Jay Athletics and pep rallies haven’t...

Junior Sarah Hallum

PHOTOS: Varsity Volleyball on September 12th

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer September 21, 2017

The Junction City High School Lady Jays Varsity volleyball team played Washburn Rural, Shawnee Heights, and Topeka West on Tuesday, September 12th. Of these three games, the Lady Jays won one and lost...

Junior quarterback Rooster Adams running behind freshman Russell Wilkey against Topkea High on September 8th, 2017.

Blue Jays Dominate in First Win

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter September 19, 2017

The Junction City Blue Jays have looked to turn the page for this season following Fridays win against Topeka West. The Blue Jays won the game 60-21 and have improved their record on the season to 1-2. After...

Senior corner Antonio Porter #4 , recorded two interceptions against the Emporia Spartans, during his first ever varsity start on September 1st.

Senior Collects Two Interceptions In First Ever Varsity Start

Annie Johnson, Kilee Shuck, Torrie Simmons, Kaleb Hansen, Contributing Reporters September 11, 2017

The entire Blue Jay fan section was on their feet, cheering loud, as the first time senior starter, Antonio Porter, made his first interception of the season during the September 1st game against the Emporia...

JCHS football team stretches before the scrimmage on August 25th

Should High Schools Cut Football?

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer September 7, 2017

Due to recent research involving C.T.E. (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) many parents and schools have been debating just how safe football really is for students. C.T.E. has many of the same showing...

Devin Newman catching a football before the Blue/ White scrimmage.

Blue-White Scrimmage Photo Gallery

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter August 31, 2017

The Blue/ White scrimmage was played on August 25th, 2017. The Blue Jays will take on Emporia at Al Simpler Stadium on September 1st, 2017.

Coach Booth coaching the volleyball team.

Blue Jay Volleyball Preview

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter August 31, 2017

With shoes screeching on the hardwood floor and volleyballs whizzing by, the volleyball team has been hustling to prepare for the season opener. With high intensity and energy being the off-season’s...

Coach Biery during a baseball game.

Head Baseball and Basketball Coaches Resign from Coaching Duties

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter May 23, 2017

Junction City High School Athletics will be losing two head coaches at the end of this year. Blue Jays Baseball coach Drew Biery has decided to resign from coaching the baseball team. Coach Nate Schmitt...

Blue Jays Baseball Brings End to Regular Season

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter May 15, 2017

On Tuesday, April 9th, 2017 The Blue Jay Baseball Team took on the Manhattan Indians in their regular season finale. The Blue Jays lost both games losing game one 4-3 and game two 12-6. The Blue Jays finished...

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