On September 26, 2025, at 7 pm, students, staff, and parents gathered together for the biggest rivalry game of the season. JC vs. CC. Stands were rising, hands were clapping, and the spirit within both schools was felt in the atmosphere.” Beat JC,” shouted the Capital City student section. The Capital City football team maintained its 2-year winning streak, defeating the Jays by 41-35, showing the city who runs the town.
The football program at JCHS was established in 1905, and CCHS began in 2020. Before CC was built, the city shared a common school, creating a rivalry between the two schools. The childhood friends who once played on the same sports team were separated. CC and JC were ready once again to face each other in a tough game. Students exchanged words on social media all month long, but when it came to the game, Capital City showed Jefferson City they weren’t taking things lightly.
In the first half of the game, Capital City took control and opened the game with an early touchdown, establishing a 7-point lead. The Cavliers offense team continued to prowl through the JC defense team and led 35-14. Star player of the game Jaquares Richardson helped Capital City majourly in the first half, scoring 2 touchdowns, including runs of 58 and 65 yards. The lead of the Capital City died down to only 7 points, leaving the first half score with 35-28 before halftime.
In the second half, both teams scored a touchdown, making the score 41-35. Quarterback Evan Schaffer scored on a 17-yard pass with 1 minute and 34 seconds left in the third quarter. The fourth quarter came, and it had everybody on the edge of their seats. With 2 minutes and 12 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Capital City had possession of the ball, and it helped them to run out the final seconds on the clock. The final result was a win by Capital City 41-35.
Cavaliers walked away proudly, holding onto the bragging rights of the city and proving to the town that the rivalry between the schools is over. Capital City High School quarterback Evan Schaffer said, “I’m just really proud of my guys, once we got the first down, it was the best feeling in football, we can beat any team”.The Jays lost but held an impressive offensive team. The Jefferson City football team has another chance next season to prove itself, but for right now, Capital City can hold onto its hard-fought win. Coming up, Capital City High School has a game on October 10, at home for the ultimate homecoming explosion against Smith Cotton. At this game, you will see the homecoming king and queen for 2025 and even future/alumni cavaliers. The theme is the Minion theme, and students are ready to show their school spirit.
