Bishop Kenny High School - Athletics

Athletics

Bishop Kenny's athletic sports teams, known as the "Crusaders", compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).

Athletic competition has long been a part of the Bishop Kenny tradition. In the 1970s the William H. Johnston Football Stadium was built and included bleachers, concession stands, and a press box. In addition the stadium is located on the St. Johns River, and is directly across the river from EverBank Field (home of the Jacksonville Jaguars). The school won its first state championship in men's basketball in 1957, and the Baldwin Gymnasium was completed in October 1961, which was the largest in the city of Jacksonville at the time.

Bishop Kenny competes in sports against schools from throughout the state of Florida. Teams are fielded at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels. There are 20 different sports in interscholastic competition. The athletic program has been awarded as the top program numerous times by the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame. In addition, the school field teams in every sport sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association.

The Vice Principal of Operations and Director of Athletics Robert West is responsible for maintaining the school's sports program. Today, Bishop Kenny is an athletic powerhouse among Jacksonville schools. The Crusaders have one of the most tradition rich programs in the state. Their official colors are red and white. The school offers 9 girls' sports and 11 boys' sports. Bishop Kenny's athletic rivalries with the Bolles Bulldogs and Episcopal Eagles are intense in every sport in which they meet.