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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 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...

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 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...

Staff Profile: Coach Zimmerman

Staff Profile: Coach Zimmerman

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter May 15, 2017

Junction City High School, like the town itself, is such a diverse community. Not only is the high school home to a variety of students, but teachers and staff as well. One of the most notable teachers...

Sophomore, Emma Beamer getting ready to kick the ball.

GALLERY: Girls Soccer Senior Night

Astrid Ramos, Staff Writer May 11, 2017

On May 4th, The seniors of the girls soccer team were recognized during Senior Night before their last home game, against Topeka West. The girls varsity soccer team tied 1-1, going into overtime twice....

Captain of the varsity team, Jasmine Barry hands Coach Artley a framed picture of the team to show their appreciation on Senior Night.

Lady Jays Soccer Season Coming To A Close

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter May 11, 2017

This spring has been a rollercoaster ride for the girls’ soccer team, and a fun one to be exact. This season has had its ups and its downs but looking at the big picture, it has been one exciting uphill...

Baseball Senior Night

Baseball Senior Night

Jose Baquero and Ben Dye May 4, 2017

On Tuesday night, the Blue Jays took on Washburn Rural on senior night. The Blue Jays split with Rural. They won the first game 5-3, and lost the second game 4-1. On the mound for the Blue Jays in game...

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