Blue Jays wrap up preseason with Jamboree in Wichita

Junction City on defense against Wichita South at Friday nights Jamboree.

By Anthony Gorges

JC Post

Friday Night Lights have returned, as the Junction City Blue Jay football team was on the field for a three-team jamboree in Wichita. Junction City competed against Wichita South (6A) and Goddard-Eisenhower (5A). All three teams rotated through with sessions on both offense and defense against each school. The jamboree was one final tune-up before the regular season begins this coming Friday, September 5th.

Junction City Blue Jays working on offense against Wichita South at the Jamboree.

“I really like these jamborees,” said Junction City High School Football Coach Randall Zimmerman. “It gives us some reps against someone other than yourself. It’s good to get it on film with a lot of good learning situations for us.” Zimmerman said the Blue Jays held their own, and he enjoyed watching the kids compete not only on the Varsity side, but on the JV side as well. “Man, I love these kids,” Zimmerman said. “This is a great group, having a lot of fun, and this team has really good leadership.” When asked what his message to the team was after Friday night's jamboree, Zimmerman kept it simple. “Just get better with every snap and every day.”

Pictured left to right - Josiah Totive and Jackson Hollie after the jamboree at Carpenter Stadium in Wichita.

A couple of players who made some plays on Friday night included Senior Jackson Hollie and Junior Josiah Totive. Hollie plays on the defensive line and got some reps at tight end, while Totive plays running back.

Jackson Hollie said he enjoyed the jamboree and is excited to begin the season. “I am confident in what we put on film,” Hollie said. “I think that we can do great things this year.” Hollie is one of the leaders on this years team and said he is excited to bring up the younger guys and welcome new guys onto the team.

Josiah Totive is one of the new faces on the team. He is a junior running back and in his first year at Junction City High School. “This jamboree was great,” Totive said. “I really like how the team plays and just comes together. Our team chemistry is great, and these guys are like brothers to me.”

The first game of the 2025 High School Football season for Junction City is this coming Friday, September 5th, at Blue Jay Stadium. The Blue Jays host the Colts of Haysville-Campus. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.

Junction City High School Football games home and away, are broadcast on 107.9 FM / 1420 AM KJCK Radio.