🟥🟨 J-Hawks Roll Into Season with a Strong Start!

The Jefferson Boys Varsity Bowling team opened their 2025–26 campaign with a solid performance, finishing 4th at the Season Kickoff Invitational on Saturday, November 8, at Viking Lanes in South Beloit.

The J-Hawks showed poise and consistency throughout the day, finishing near the top of a competitive field to set a strong tone for the season ahead. With teamwork and focus leading the way, Jefferson looks ready to build momentum heading into the coming weeks.

🟩 Tournament: Season Kickoff Invitational
📍 Location: Viking Lanes – South Beloit, IL
📅 Next Up: Lake Park Lancer Invitational – November 15 in Addison

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🎉 Jefferson Fall Sports & Activities Awards Ceremony 🎉

📅 Monday, Nov. 10, 2025
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Jefferson High School Auditorium

Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our Fall J-Hawk athletes and activity participants! 🏆

We’ll recognize students from Football, Flag Football, Cross Country, Boys Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Swimming & Diving, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Band, Sideline Cheer, and Sideline Dance — honoring varsity letter winners, record breakers, and leaders in academics and athletics.

🟥🟨 Dress Code: Students should dress nicely to reflect the pride and tradition of Jefferson Athletics.

Families and supporters are warmly invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

👉 RSVP by Friday, Nov. 7: https://forms.gle/74tatWfuTGyVgbST7

Let’s come together to celebrate a fantastic fall season and the unmatched spirit of the J-Hawks!

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🥎 Softball Coach Introduction & Info Meeting
📅 Wednesday, November 13
🕒 3:45–4:15 PM
📍 Jefferson High School — 4145 Samuelson Rd, Rockford, IL

We’re excited to introduce Coach Walter Stanton, our new head softball coach! Students and families are invited to come meet Coach Stanton, hear about his background, and learn more about offseason opportunities and upcoming plans for J-Hawk Softball.

Come say hello and help us welcome him to the J-Hawk family! ❤️💛
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🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts This Monday!

All student-athletes must be registered through Snap! Manage and have an up-to-date sports physical on file to participate.

📍 Register now: https://manage.snap.app/register/jeffersonhs

🗓️ Tryouts begin Monday — don’t wait to get cleared!

Let’s get ready for another exciting J-Hawk season! 🟥🟨
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Final from Chicago: Brother Rice 57, Jefferson 0. The J-Hawks’ playoff run comes to an end, but this group showed resilience and growth all season long. Proud of the effort and commitment from every player and coach. 🟥🟨 #FlyWithUs #VuelaConNosotros

Touchdown Brother Rice. Extra point good — 57–0 with 6:14 remaining in the 4th quarter. Jefferson set to receive the kickoff. #FlyWithUs

Jefferson punts. Brother Rice takes over at the J-Hawk 26-yard line with 8:00 left in the 4th quarter. #FlyWithUs

Strong stand by the J-Hawks. Jefferson’s defense holds at the goal line — turnover on downs at their own 2-yard line with 11:13 left in the 4th quarter. #FlyWithUs

End of the 3rd Quarter Brother Rice leads 50–0 heading to the 4th. Jefferson continuing to compete and finish strong. #FlyWithUs

Interception near midfield. Brother Rice takes over after a Jefferson drive that included a few first downs. 4:15 left in the 3rd quarter. #FlyWithUs

First down Jefferson. Grady Schmidt connects with De’Anglos Roby on the pass to move the chains near midfield. #FlyWithUs

Touchdown Brother Rice. Extra point is good — 50–0 early in the 3rd quarter. Jefferson to receive on the ensuing kickoff. #FlyWithUs

Second half underway. Brother Rice opens with possession. Jefferson defense takes the field to start the 3rd quarter. #FlyWithUs

⏱️ Halftime at Brother Rice A late Jefferson drive comes up just short after a few deep shots fall incomplete. Brother Rice takes a knee to close the half. Halftime score: Brother Rice 43, Jefferson 0 J-Hawks looking to regroup and battle through the second half. 🟥🟨 #FlyWithUs

🏈 Brother Rice converts for two. Touchdown pass followed by a successful 2-point try makes it 43–0 with 3:39 left in the 2nd quarter. Jefferson still fighting to the whistle. 🟥🟨 #FlyWithUs

🏈 Brother Rice capitalizes. Back-shoulder fade connects for the touchdown — extra point good. J-Hawks trail 35–0 with 5:15 left in the 2nd quarter.

🏈 Brother Rice breaks loose. A 35-yard run finds the end zone — touchdown Crusaders. J-Hawks now trail 28–0 midway through the 2nd quarter. Still battling! 🟥🟨 #FlyWithUs

🏈 Brother Rice adds another. A quick slant finds the end zone — extra point is good. J-Hawks trail 21–0 with 0:56 left in the 1st quarter. Jefferson looking to regroup and find rhythm heading into the 2nd. 🟥🟨 #FlyWithUs

🏈 Brother Rice extends the lead. Ground game finds the end zone — extra point is good. J-Hawks trail 14–0 with 4:19 left in the 1st quarter. Time to answer back, Jefferson! 🟥🟨 #FlyWithUs

💥 Williams sacked on 4th down. Brother Rice takes over with 5:21 left in the 1st quarter. Still plenty of time for the J-Hawks to respond! 🟥🟨 #FlyWithUs