Marcus Meier scored with 3.9 seconds remaining on a shot in the lane  to lift the Hayden Wildcats past the Junction City Blue Jays in boys basketball 48-46 in Topeka.

A Blue Jay attempt to win the game at the final buzzer came up short when Jonathan Wilds three point shot attempt bounced off the front of the rim, allowing the Wildcats to hold off the Blue Jays.

This game was close throughout, with the lead see sawing back and forth. One other play stood out for the Wildcats with 1:53 remaining in the fourth quarter. Brogan Heinen hit a  three-point shot from the left corner and was fouled on the play. He went to the free throw line, hit the charity, and completed a four-point play that lifted Hayden from a two-point deficit to a two-point lead.

Junction City fell to 4-9 with the loss. The Blue Jays will play at Emporia at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. That game is a makeup of a contest that was postponed due to snow this past Tuesday night. Junction City will also host Seaman next Tuesday night.

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The Junction City Lady Jays had a tough time at Hayden Friday night as they lost 78-44.

Kealee Rains led Junction City with 19 points, while Miranda Beck had 19 and Jordan Lenherr 21 points for Hayden.

Hayden is 9-2 while the Lady Jays fell to 3-10.

Junction City will host Seaman Tuesday.

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The Centennial League wrestling tournament is on tap Saturday at Manhattan High School. The Junction City Blue Jays, who won the tournament a year ago, will be among the participating teams.