The Junction City Lady Jays ( 3-5 ) played Shawnee Heights close, but fell to the Thunderbirds in both ends of a doubleheader 9-7 and 4-2 Friday night.

Lady Jay coach Jeff Childs thought his team played well, but just came out on the short end.

“They did great tonight. We competed.” Childs noted his team played defense and hit the ball. Brittany Childs had a home run and Livi Diestelkamp a triple for Junction City.

The Lady Jays host Washburn Rural on Tuesday.