Junction City led Hayden 9-7 in the first quarter but then the Wildcats steadily took advantage of turnovers and the strong shooting of senior post player Brooklyn Hunter to roll to a 67-24 victory over the Lady Jays at the Shenk Gym. There was a running clock in the fourth quarter due the margin of Hayden’s lead exceeding 30 points.

Hayden ( 2-7 ) got 29 points from Hunter. who was able to grab a number of rebounds and get shots close to the backboard and rim. Junction City ( 0-8 ) was led by Mellana Davis with 9 points while Andrea Davis had 8.

The Lady Jays play at Washburn Rural on Friday night. The starting times have been moved to get the games over with before an anticipated winter storm hits. The Lady Jay varsity is expected to play about 5;30 p.m., the JV at 4 p.m. and the 9th grade girls also at 5:30 p.m.