It was close early but Washburn Rural pulled away in the second half to defeat the Junction City Lady Jays 60-30 at the Shenk Gym Tuesday night.

The Junior Blues ( 5-1, 4-0 ) were led by Kendall Michalski with 25 points including four 3-point baskets. Carly Bachelor finished with 14 points.

Junction City ( 2-6, 1-3 ) got 12 points from Gabriela Martinez and 10 from Alana Kramer in the game. The Lady Jays play at Emporia Friday night.