”Rev it on up for your JV soccer girls,” said athletic director Mr. David Holm with extreme excitement as he acknowledged the accomplishments of JV soccer throughout the season along with JV football, basketball, golf, tennis, field hockey and other teams.
Although Kinkaid’s athletic programs are highly praised, the Falcons junior varsity teams are underappreciated compared to varsity sports.
Throughout the school year, Kinkaid’s athletes are competing and working hard day in and day out.
“Coach Jermaine was really dedicated to making us the best we could be,” said sophomore Bella Berry, a JV lacrosse and soccer player.
Many star JV athletes become rising contributors to the varsity sports programs after a year or two of preparation on sub-varsity teams.
Varsity football quarterback junior Ross Wynne is a prime example of this, as he finished the 2025-26 season with 2,221 total yards, 1,916 passing yards and 21 touchdown passes.
“The time I spent on JV with my friends includes some of my favorite memories that I’m going to look back on for a long time,” Wynne said. “It was essential to prepare myself for varsity. The transition from JV to varsity was not as monumental as I had expected, but it definitely wasn’t easy.”
JV athletics also give athletes the opportunity to grow without the constant pressure of varsity competition. Players can improve their fundamentals, build confidence and learn leadership skills that prepare them for the next level.
Throughout the years, JV sports have not been taken seriously; however, JV sports are competitive, require hard work, and help athletes learn important team-bonding skills.
Beyond records and statistics, JV sports help strengthen the culture of Kinkaid athletics.
They create friendships, develop character and build the work ethic that defines future varsity leaders, so JV athletics should be seen as an important part of the Falcon experience.
