By Anthony Gorges
JC Post
Girls recap
The Lady Jays were defeated by the Topeka High Trojans on Friday night by a final score of 63-39.
Despite just an 11-point halftime deficit, Junction City never got settled back in after halftime.
It was a career high of 22 points from senior Sara Rexrode, but outside of her dominant presence in the paint, the Lady Jays offense could not get anything going.
With the loss the Lady Jays drop to 1-13 on the season. It's a quick turnaround as they will travel to Emporia on Saturday for a make-up game.
Boys recap
The Blue Jays once again got off to a fast start and cruised to another victory on Friday night. Junction City defeated the Trojans of Topeka High 83-49.
Junior Jackson Austin continues his dynamite three-point shooting, as he knocked down five triples against the Trojans. Austin once again led the team in scoring finishing with 25 points. Sophomore Lovell Autry had a strong game adding 20 points, including several baskets through contact and converting for a three-point play. Also in double-digits was junior Larkin Turner with 10 points.
Junction City's 83 points is the second highest points they have scored in a game this season.
With the win the Blue Jays improve to 13-2 on the season. For reference on how great of a start this is, Junction City finished last season with a total of 13 wins. Coach Nick Perez has his team playing well down the stretch with key Centennial league games still to play.
Coming up for the Blue Jays next is a trip to Washburn Rural on Tuesday, Feb. 5, then a home rematch against Manhattan next Friday, Feb. 9.