By Anthony Gorges
JC Post
The Junction City High School Blue Jay Football Team officially closed out the 2025 season with their End of Season Banquet. At the banquet, many coaches spoke about the great season that they had, and how High School Football is just a step in life. Coaches told the players to use the lessons that they have learned in the game of football and athletics in general and use it in the real game of life.
Award Winners were announced at the banquet as well.
Award Winners are listed below.
(Memorial Awards)
-- Ron Lowry Award - Braxton Stroda
-- Malcolm Tibbetts Award - Conrad Gomez, Jackson Hollie
-- Joseph Sinegal Award - Trevon Briley, Luke Nelson
-- Al Simpler Award - Lovell Autry, Avery Florence
-- Elijah Carter-Salisbury Award - Noah Aguon, J’Sean Green
-- Black Lion Award - Trevon Briley, Jackson Hollie, Henry Engstrom, Khaliel Walker
-- Frank Drew Award - Josiah Totive, Brody Boeckman
-- Felix Snipes Award - Marshall Karmann, Conrad Gomez
(2025 Season Awards)
-- Offense Player of the Year - Conrad Gomez, Lovell Autry
--Defensive Player of the Year - Khaliel Walker
Special Teams Player of the Year - Toby Johnson, Lovell Autry
Scout Offense Player of the Year - Jayden Wilcox
Scout Defense Player of the Year - Sy Golden, Larry Pierce
This year's Blue Jay team finished the year with a 7-3 record, and won the Centennial League. They also won back the Silver Trophy in their 28-14 victory over Manhattan.