The Washburn Rural Blues topped the host Junction City Bluejays basketball team by a final score of 38-29 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Blues face the Hayden Wildcats (Topeka, KS) in a game, on Thursday, January 4. Washburn Rural will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record.

With the defeat, Junction City moves to 0-1 on the year. The Bluejays travel to Manhattan (Manhattan, KS) to face the Indians in a game on Friday, January 5. The Indians enter the game with a record of 0-1. Manhattan lost 53-43 in their recent non-league game against Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS)