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Robert Laster, head wrestling coach embraces Aryus Jones after winning the 2016 Kansas State Championship.

Wrestling Coach To Be Honored For 30 Years Of Service

Tim Bell, Guest Writer January 27, 2017

Robert Laster, Head Wrestling Coach,  will be honored for 30 years of service to the Blue Jay wrestling program. The Blue Jays will host the Annual Blue Jay Wrestling Tournament this Saturday,...

Junction City Places 6th in T.O.C.

Junction City Places 6th in T.O.C.

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter January 25, 2017

This season has been a roller-coaster ride for the Blue Jays with their ups and downs throughout the campaign. Over this past weekend, Junction City participated in the 74th Annual Tournament of Champions...

New Basketball Coach Focuses on Building Foundation for the Future

New Basketball Coach Focuses on Building Foundation for the Future

Jose Baquero, Sports reporter January 24, 2017

It’s hard to hate Coach Schmitt. The new varsity boys’ basketball head coach has a character that is unmatched. Many people around the community who have nothing to do with the basketball team have...

Jeffrey Walters against opponent from Emporia

Wrestling Double Dual at Emporia

Lexe West, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

The varsity wrestling team traveled to Emporia January 21st to compete in a double dual. The boys wrestled against Emporia, Derby, Seamen, Valley Center, and Olathe North. The team ended their day...

Pass the Mic Episode 1

Pass the Mic Episode 1

Jose Baquero, Sports reporter January 20, 2017

  https://soundcloud.com/passthemicjchs/pass-the-mic-episode-1-jan-20-2017   On Pass the Mic's first official episode, things get heated between Jay and Walter! The guys discuss who...

Pass the Mic Special Preview

Pass the Mic Special Preview

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter January 20, 2017

https://soundcloud.com/passthemicjchs/pass-the-mic-special-preview The sports crew of the Blue Jay Online newspaper has decided to bring the in-office sports arguments to life with the new "Pass the...

Tournament of Champions 17

Tournament of Champions ’17

Rob Terry Jr, Staff Writer January 13, 2017

The boy's basketball team will be playing in the Tournament of Champions basketball tournament in Dodge City at United Wireless Arena from the 19th to the 21st of January. The Boys' will be playing Dodge...

Projected Inclement Weather Causes Cancellations For This Weekends Events UPDATE: All Sports Cancelled For Friday 1/13/17.

Projected Inclement Weather Causes Cancellations For This Weekends Events UPDATE: All Sports Cancelled For Friday 1/13/17.

January 13, 2017

The predicted inclement weather has caused a cancellation of all  events, practices, and traveling to and from the USD 475 district. The cancellation of all activities applies to Saturday 1/14 and Sunday...

Blue Jays fall to Seaman 61-44

Blue Jays fall to Seaman 61-44

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter January 10, 2017

At the turn of the year, Junction City looks to start off 2017 good in hopes of turning around the basketball season. After starting off the season winning three of their first four games, the young Blue...

DeAndre Eaves pulls to shoot against the Seamen Vikings.

PHOTOS: Boys Basketball vs Seaman

Astrid Ramos, Staff Writer January 9, 2017

  Boys Basketball played Topeka Seaman on Friday, January 6th 2017. The score was 61 for Seaman and 44 for JCHS. The next game will be at Washburn Rural HS, against The Junior Blues.

Tanner Bogenhagen wrestling opponent from Clay Center

Wrestling Dual December 1st

Lexe West, Staff Writer December 4, 2016

The wrestling team hosted their first duel against Chapman and Clay Center Thursday, December 1st. The matches began at 5 p.m., and the Junction City wrestlers won against both teams.

Owins Opinion: Football Now: Good or Bad?

Owin’s Opinion: Football Now: Good or Bad?

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter November 22, 2016

Why Football Isn’t What It Used to Be Football has become one of the more controversial topics in the sports world. From many professional players speaking out about how football isn’t fun anymore,...

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