The Junction City Blue Jay boys cross country team turned in a strong performance at their own JCHS Invitational at Milford State Park Saturday.

Junction City finished second out of 12 teams in the varsity race. The Blue Jay score of 97 points, trailed only the 40 point total turned in by first place Manhattan.

Michael Melgares of Manhattan captured the individual meet title with a time of 16:00.18. His teammate Jackson Schroeder was second in 16:01.32.

Leading the way for Junction City was Stephen Deveau, who finished ninth in 7:10.11, and Anthony Deltufo, who finished 15th 17:20.98. Both runners medaled.

In the varsity girls competition the Lady Jays did not enter a full team, but two runners from Junction City medaled. Myrissa Humphreys finished 11th in 16:11.91, and Brianna Pace was 13th in 16:13.77.

Maize won the team title with the low score of 45 points. Deidra Walker of Maize finished first in 14:41.40, and Kate Utech of Maize second in 14:45.71.