The powerful Manhattan Indian basketball team hit their shots in the second half and made almost all of their free  free throws enroute to a 58-46 win over Junction City  ( 8-11 ).

The Blue Jays led Manhattan 19-18 at halftime, but the Indians hit four 3-point shots in the third quarter and pulled away to a 38-29 lead at the end of the period. For the game Manhattan hit eight 3-point shots, with five coming from Gabe Awbrey, and the Indians went 16-17 at the free throw line.

Junction City coach Pat Battle said Manhattan ( 16-3 ) is an explosive team and to hold them under 60 I think is a pretty good job.

Awbrey finished with 21 points to lead all scorers, while the Blue Jays got 12 points from TJ Poole and 11 from Ricardo Erans.

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In the girls game Manhattan ( 12-7 ) jumped out to an 18-8 first quarter lead and never trailed as they prevailed over Junction City ( 2-17 ) 67-37.

Manhattan got scoring from 11 players in the ballgame, with Madison Mittie leading the way with 14 points. Alana Kramer scored eight points to lead the Lady Jays.

Lady Jay coach Derek Petty noted Manhattan came out ready to play on Senior Night at MHS. “Big crowd, and they got after us from start to finish.”

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Junction City teams play at Topeka West Friday night, while Manhattan goes to Seaman Friday evening.