The Manhattan Indians used stingy defense to defeat the Junction City Blue Jays 46-36 in boys basketball at the Shenk Gym Friday night.

Manhattan led by five points at halftime and outscored the Blue Jays 30-24 in the second half. Junction City was led in scoring by A.J. Dickerson and Aaron Hamilton with 9 points apiece.

In the girls game Manhattan, the defending Class 6A state champions, rolled to a 74-30 victory over the Lady Jays. Manhattan jumped out to a 20-11 first quarter lead and pulled away.

The Junction City teams have completed their December schedules.