2023 • Week 10
Playoff Game

Junction City vs Washburn Rural

20 - 27
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2023 playoff matchup, Junction City traveled from Junction City, KS to face Washburn Rural of Topeka, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. Washburn Rural emerged victorious in a closely contested game, defeating Junction City 27-20. The 7-point difference came in a game that saw 47 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Randall Zimmerman for Junction City and Steve Buhler for Washburn Rural. As part of the 2023 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
J

Junction City

Junction City, KS

20
Season Record
6-3

Team Information

School: Junction City
Location: Junction City, Kansas
Head Coach: Randall Zimmerman
Mascot: Bluejays
W

Washburn Rural

Topeka, KS

27
Winner
Season Record
9-0

Team Information

School: Washburn Rural
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Head Coach: Steve Buhler
Mascot: Blues

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2023
Week: 10
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 20 - 27
Margin: 7 points
Winner: Washburn Rural

Previous Matchups

Junction City and Washburn Rural have faced each other 5 times in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2022
Junction City 24 - 6 Washburn Rural
2021
Junction City 18 - 17 Washburn Rural
2020
Junction City 34 - 30 Washburn Rural
2020 (Playoff Game)
Junction City 70 - 25 Washburn Rural
2019
Junction City 35 - 17 Washburn Rural

Team Profiles

Junction City Bluejays

The Junction City Bluejays are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Junction City, KS, Junction City High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 62.99%.

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Washburn Rural Blues

The Washburn Rural Blues are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Topeka, KS, Washburn Rural High School's football team is known for a competitive spirit on the field.

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Coaching Matchup

Randall Zimmerman

Junction City Head Coach

Randall Zimmerman has been a high school football coach for 30 seasons and has not yet secured a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Steve Buhler

Washburn Rural Head Coach

Steve Buhler was a high school football coach for 26 seasons and did not secure a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Related Links

Junction City Profile Washburn Rural Profile 2023 Season All Games