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GJHS sophomore Leah Siering, second from left, leads the Tigers to the state cross country meet on Saturday in Colorado Springs. Siering finished second in the regional race to lead all GJ runners.

GJHS cross country teams run their way to state

Ramona Ripple, Reporter October 31, 2024

The Grand Junction High School boys and girls cross country teams both qualified for the state meet for the first time since 1997.  Both teams competed at the state qualifying meet last week and both...

Grand Junction High School football players lift their helmets in the air to celebrate after beating local rivals Fruita Monument earlier this season. The Tigers are now 8-1 and can qualify for the state playoffs with a win in the season finale on Halloween night in Stocker Stadium.

Playoffs on the line in GJ football finale

Serenity Schmidt, Co-Managing Editor October 29, 2024

Grand Junction High School football will be hosting Sand Creek High on Halloween Night needing a win to head to the Class 4A state playoffs. Junction has an 8-1 record after coming from behind to beat...

The Grand Junction High School boys soccer team celebrates winning the Southwestern League championship after beating Fruita 2-0 in the season finale on Friday, Oct. 25, at CMU.

GJ boys soccer wins league on way to state

Eli Schultz, Reporter October 29, 2024

The Grand Junction High School boys soccer team claimed the Southwestern League title on the way to qualifying for the state tournament. The Tigers were placed as the No. 13 seed in the state playoffs...

A GJHS mountain biker (center) passing the starting line during a race. State will be held in Glenwood on Saturday Oct. 19 to Sunday Oct. 20.

Mountain bikers roll into state

Landon Ward and Rhys Martinez October 17, 2024

A total of 23 Grand Junction High School mountain bikers qualified for the state championship in Glenwood Springs. The GJHS mountain biking team has finished their season and is heading to state on...

The GJHS infielders celebrate after getting an out against Palisade High School. The Tigers will compete in the Class 5A state playoffs starting this Saturday against Chaparral High School.

GJHS softball team hits their way to playoffs

Eli Schultz and Ramona Ripple October 16, 2024

Grand Junction High School softball hit their way into the Class 5A regional playoffs. The Tigers will be traveling to Aurora where the host team is Cherokee Trail. The regional bracket will be played...

Members of the Grand Junction High School boys golf team hold the runner-up trophy after finishing second in the Class 4A state tournament on Tuesday at Tiara Rado Golf Course in Grand Junction. From left are junior Hunter Simmons, senior Jack Kaul, senior Ky Korte and freshman Will Simpson. The Tigers finished with a two-day team score of 447.

GJHS boys golf second in state – again

Rhys Martinez and Lincoln McQuade October 9, 2024

The boys golf team doubled down as the top athletic team at Grand Junction High School by finishing second at the Class 4A State Tournament for the second year in a row. The tournament was held Monday...

GJHS golfers Jack Kaul, Ky Korte, Hunter Simmons, and Will Simpson hold their award after winning the regional match in Montrose. They play in Colorado Class 4A State Tournament on Oct. 7 and 8.

GJHS boys golf wins regional – on to state

Rhys Martinez, Reporter October 4, 2024

The boys golf regular season is over now and the Junction team secured a spot in the Colorado Class 4A State Tournament. During the regional match on Oct.1 the Tigers collectively shot a 217, which...

Grand Junction players celebrate after toppling rival Fruita Monument. The Tigers have a 4-0 record.

Unbeaten GJ football prevails over Fruita

Orange and Black Staff September 24, 2024

The last time Junction beat Fruita Monument in football, this year’s senior players were learning addition and subtraction in second grade. GJHS has turned a new leaf this season, ending an 8-game...

GJHS football players receive instructions from a coach on the sidelines during the teams 35-14 win over Central. The tigers face rivals Fruita Monument High School on Friday, Sept. 20.

GJHS tries to renew football rivalry with FMHS

Orange & Black Staff September 17, 2024

Grand Junction football is on a winning streak to open the season with a 3-0 record and hopes to renew its rivalry with Fruita Monument on Friday. “I think we’re prepared pretty well and have...

GJHS sophomore Eziah Morales dives for extra yardage during the season-opening victory over Rifle. The Tigers dominated on offense and defense in the 48-0 victory.

Tigers dominate opening football game

Ramona Ripple, Reporter September 3, 2024

Grand Junction High School got their first shutout in four years to open the season with a dominating 48-0 victory against Rifle High School. Having only won four games in the past three years, GJHS...

Senior Albert Booth runs the 4x800 relay before state, to get the qualifying time. Booth teamed up with senior Tycen LeFebre, junior Bryce Flanagan and junior Connor Kinser to finish 11th at the state meet held May 14-16.

GJHS athletes shine at state track

Orange & Black Staff May 21, 2024

Grand Junction High School had a successful Class 4A State Track and Field meet with nine top 10 finishers and 14 total qualifiers. “We went through a lot of lows this track season so we just tried...

Colorado High School Sports Association (CHSAA) recently recognized flag football as a girls varsity sport.

Colorado adds flag football as a HS sport

Rhys Martinez, Reporter May 21, 2024

The Colorado High School Activities Association has voted to make girls flag football an official High School sport CHSAA and the Denver Broncos held a press conference on May 8 celebrating Colorado...

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