The Rock Port Blue Jays clinched the 275 Conference championship Friday, October 24, 2025, with their win over Mound City. Pictured, from left to right, are: front row – Jaxson Smith, Grady Cook, Grant Spiegel, Rush Lewis, Isaac Shimmel, and Colt Seiter; and back row – Assistant Coach Reven Herron, Tennyson Lansdown, Assistant Coach Jordan Shrader, Brock Holmes, Assistant Coach Jeff Jones, Logan Ellis, Blaise Krogen, Jack Meyerkorth, Gabe Gebhards, Jadyn Geib, Desmond Chaney, Case Millsap, Dayton Hays, Westyn Amthor, Reid Ellis, Tayden Cook, Ryder Herron, Quentin Jackson, Henley Mace, Camden McEnaney, Jacob McMahon, Assistant Coach Trevor Beatty and Head Coach Dalton Jones.
Quarterback Westyn Amthor cuts up field as he moves the chains.
Gabe Gebhards recovers a Panther fumble.
Tayden Cook wraps up Mound City quarterback Henry Smith.
Brock Holmes breaks through one last tackle on his way to the endzone. (Ken Miller photos)
Jays clinch 275 Conference championship with 36-14 win over Mound City
The Rock Port Blue Jays hosted the Mound City Panthers in the final game of the regular season Friday, October 24. Before the game started, Rock Port recognized seniors who participated in fall activities. Football seniors Camden McEnaney, Ryder Herron, Tayden Cook and Quentin Jackson played their final regular season game as Blue Jays. The match-up with Mound City was a much-anticipated game as the Jays were looking to continue their undefeated season and clinch the outright 275 Conference Championship.
Rock Port’s offense put up 247 yards on the ground and 70 yards through the air. Runningback Brock Holmes ran for 235 yards and three touchdowns, while receivers Jack Meyerkorth and Tayden Cook both caught 30 plus yard passes for touchdowns.
The Rock Port defense only allowed two scores on the night, both in the second half. The Jays held the Panthers to a total of 199 yards, 51 yards rushing and 148 receiving. Three players had half the tackles of the Blue Jays’ total of 66. Camden McEnaney and Tayden Cook each had 14 tackles and Jack Meyerkorth had 13. Defensive ends Ryder Herron and Gabe Gebhards both recovered fumbles along with Meyerkorth grabbing an interception to help stop the Panthers.
Rock Port moves to 9-0 as they get a bye in the first round of District 6 action. The Jays will play the winner of the East Atchison and Platte Valley game on Friday November 7, 2025, at Blue Jay Stadium.
Rock Port Senior Night
Rock Port senior football players, cheerleaders, golfers, cross country runners, and band members and their parents were recognized Friday, October 24, 2025, following the Rock Port/Mound City football game. (Ken Miller photos)
Tayden Cook, son of Andrea and Troy Cook. Also pictured is Leah Meyerkorth, right.
Kinleigh Daugherty, daughter of LoryAnne and Mike Daugherty. Also pictured is Raylynn Jenkins, right.
Jacoby Driskell, daughter of Carrie and Kyle Driskell. Also pictured is Braylyn Wood, right.
Ryder Herron, son of Jennifer Danley and Trudy and Rebel Herron. Also pictured is Reese Herron, right.
Quentin Jackson, son of Tisha and Kevin Jackson. Also pictured is Stevie Gaines, right.
Camden McEnaney, son of Katie and Seth McEnaney. Also pictured is Landrey Kelly, right.
Keira Roup, daughter of Sheena Roup and Christopher Roup. Also pictured is Ellie Garst, right.
Alex Schuster, daughter of Melissa Sybert. Also pictured are Desirae Schuster, left, and Landrey Kelly, right.
Alexis Stanton, daughter of Emily Stanton and Craig Proctor. Also pictured is Raylynn Jenkins, right.
Emma Teten, daughter of Dixie and Derek Teten. Also pictured is Braylyn Wood, right.
Norah Watkins, daughter of Sarah and Jason Watkins. Also pictured is Reese Herron, right.
