In a foul plagued ballgame Junction City edged Lawrence High in girls basketball Tuesday night 66-63.

Thirty-seven fouls were called on the Lady Jays and 24 on Lawrence in the game, which saw Junction City lead by 10 points after one quarter, trail by eight in the third quarter, before rallying to pull out a three point victory.

Point guard Akia Fain led the offensive charge for the Lady Jays with 21 points. Program newcomer Shadaja Gamble scored 13 amd Abryana Dixon 10 points for Junction City.  Three Lady Jays fouled out, including Kori Kamm, Cassidy Meadows, and Kealee Rains, but a deep bench help secure the win. Eleven players saw action in the ballgame for Junction City.

The game was the season opener for Junction City. The Lady Jays play at Great Bend on Friday, and at Dodge City on Saturday. Lawrence fell to 0-2 on the season.