As the final buzzer sounded, frustration lingered among Junction City players on the sideline following the team’s third straight loss. This time, it was a matter of a goal scored by Tonganoxie with 32:23 remaining in the second half that ended up being the difference in a 1-0 home loss Thur…
Junction City put all the pieces together Friday at Washburn Rural.
MANHATTAN — Not many things went Junction City’s way on Sept. 26 against Manhattan. The Blue Jays were unable to capitalize on the few goal opportunities it had, and they were without star senior John Noveroske due to suspension from receiving a red flag in previous game against Topeka High.…
There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in Kansas and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school athletic events.
After a thrilling overtime victory over Topeka High Tuesday, Junction City boys’ soccer achieved its fifth win of the season with a goal from senior star Zane Khoury in overtime. Junction City is now 5-0 at home this season and 5-2 overall.
WICHITA — After mistakes and turnovers caused Junction City to trail 21-14 at halftime after holding a 14-0 lead with 2:38 remaining in second quarter, Junction City played stellar defense in the second half to hold Bishop Carroll scoreless, and senior quarterback Xavion Felton scored two se…
For the second straight game after falling apart in the second half in the season opener, Junction City thrived in the second half to overcome a 12-3 halftime deficit to defeat McPherson 30-15 Friday at Blue Jay Stadium.
In the first meeting between Junction City boys soccer and Maur Hill Mount Academy, the Blue Jays dominated in all aspects of the game in a 5-0 home win at Blue Jay Stadium.
At halftime of Friday’s 42-21 home win over Dodge City by the Junction City football team, the Blue Jays and Red Demons found themselves all tied up at 14.
Junction City boys’ soccer is off to another good start this season following last season’s program best seven wins.
Junction City runners Brynna York (left) and Lorna Rae Pierce (right) run elbow to elbow through the trees during the girls’ varsity race during the Manhattan Cross Country Invitational Saturday morning at Warner Park. Pierce finished second and York sixth individually and the Blue Jay girls…
After a strong first half showing, Junction City’s offense slowed leading to a 33-21 loss at Hays to open the 2022 season.
After hosting the second round of the playoffs last season, Junction City has high hopes to build off that with a good core returning this season.
After tying a school record in wins with seven last season (7-9 record), Junction City boys’ soccer coach Alan McFarland says he thinks he will have an even better team this season.
Shrine stardom
To cap off his high school athletic career, senior Ethan Agudzi-Addo made a medal stand in high jump over the weekend at KSHSSA state track and field.
The Blue Jays had three top five finishes at the 2022 KSHSAA state track and field May 27-28 at Cessna Stadium.
With a 5-11-1 final record after a 5-0 shutout loss as the No. 12 seed to No. 5 seed Garden City in the first round of regionals, Junction City girls soccer is in gear for a promising upcoming season with a developed and experienced roster.
Junction City High School’s baseball program is heading in a different direction under head coach James Denton.
Geary County Schools hired Ryan Norton as the new athletic director for Junction City High School.
Junction City girls’ soccer team has gone through ups and downs this season with a young roster.
Junction City finished in last place at the Centennial League Final Invitational Tuesday with a team score of 385 at Stagg Hill.
Junction City High School competed in the Bob Camien/Claudia Welch Invitational 2022 at Seaman High School in Topeka Friday.
Junction City golf head coach Brian Sturges had high hopes for his team this season. In his fifth year as head coach, Sturges wanted a qualification for state for the first time.
On Monday, Junction City lost its second straight game, falling to Bonner Springs on the road 0-2.
Softball continues its rollercoaster season with Wichita North and Manhattan this week. After winning the first two games of the season against Salina Central, Junction City lost six of its last eight to sit at a 4-8 record.
The Blue Jay tennis team competed in the Topeka Seaman Invite on Wednesday night.
Hays dominated Monday’s soccer game against Junction City, ending in a 7-0 shutout home loss for the Lady Jays.
Junction City baseball is off to a strong start under first year head coach James Denton with a 5-3 record coming off a sweep of double header over Topeka West Friday.
Junction City defeated Highland Park Friday with a great offensive effort, including 20 shots and five goals for a 5-0 home win.
Junction City boys tennis hosted Manhattan on a windy, cold Thursday afternoon for a traditional nine match duel.
After spending the last five years as the assistant coach, James Denton enters his first year as the head coach for Junction City baseball.
Junction City defended its home court to defeat Wichita South 67-62 Wednesday, advancing the team to the second round of substate. On Saturday, however, Junction City lost 54-39 against No.2 Wichita Heights in Wichita at the substate championship.
Junction City’s season has been a mix of twists and turns. It began strong with the best start in head coach Nick Perez’s tenure, the team at 6-0 games and hosting Highland Park – top program in Centennial League – for a premier undefeated regular-season matchup.
Junction City men’s basketball lost 66-51 to Highland Park Friday in its second matchup against the team this season.
Tied with Emporia on the road in the first half, the Junction City High School men’s basketball team was unable to keep up in the second half and suffered a 74-62 loss Tuesday.
Junction City men’s basketball team lost 65-62 against Topeka West Friday.
Washburn Rural defeated Junction City 54-51 on the road Monday.
Junction City men’s basketball team lost against Manhattan 43-41 Friday in a very close away game.
Junction City bowling hosted a home meet Thursday against Manhattan, Hayden, Washington County and Solomon.
The Lady Jays took a 49-28 loss against Manhattan at the away game Friday. Manhattan got a 7-2 early lead and the Lady Jays never came back from it.
A one-point first quarter doomed the Lady Jays in a 48-17 home loss to Shawnee Mission South Friday.
The Junction City Blue Jays reached the championship game at Basehor-Linwood tournament but fell short to finish in 2nd place.
After a disappointing loss to Highland Park last week, the Blue Jays took a 90-47 victory against St. Joe Central in the first round of the Basehor-Linwood tournament Tuesday.
Junction City High School men’s basketball team will play against Highland Park Tuesday to determine which team will continue undefeated this season.
The Blue Jays succeeded 65-52 against winless Emporia with a strong second half Friday.
Junction City Middle School wrestling team finished with a score of 161, placing first, with 12 of 14 students achieving medals at the Centennial League Middle School Tournament.
This school year is the inaugural season of a new football and basketball facility at the new Junction City High School, and the basketball facility is arguably one of the best high school basketball arenas in Kansas.
The Junction City girls’ basketball team continued their early season struggles Tuesday night, falling to Manhattan High 39-17.
The Junction City boys stayed perfect Tuesday evening, taking down rival Manhattan High 52-37.
A strong fourth quarter propelled Junction City High School men’s basketball to a road victory of 50-36 against Great Bend Friday.
