OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For half a century, the Bellevue Junior Sports Association (BJSA) has been more than a place to play.

It’s been a second home — where kids grow up, parents cheer from the sidelines, and friendships last a lifetime.

For Bellevue resident Justin Hansen, BJSA is deeply personal.

“My family has been here since the beginning,” Hansen said. “My grandfather was really big on sports. He has an award here in his name called the Ralph Boyce Sportsmanship Award.”

That award, Hansen says, is a reminder of how his grandfather and many others helped build BJSA into the community staple it is today.

Founded in 1975, BJSA has introduced thousands of kids to sports ranging from football and volleyball to basketball, baseball, cheerleading, and wrestling.

But alumni say the real l

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