GOING UP — Edison’s Abby Boka goes up for a layup past Buckeye Local’s Haley Colabelli during Friday’s game. - Andrew Grimm

Buckeye Local debuts more gym upgrades in the Kara Bright Classic

CONNORVILLE — The Edison girls basketball settled in after trailing early and pulled away from Buckeye Local for a 59-31 victory on the road on Friday evening.

The game was the nightcap of the Panthers’ Kara Bright Classic, during which new bleachers donated by the Kara Bright Foundation were dedicated.

The host Panthers (0-3) rallied late in the first quarter to take a 10-8 lead after one, but it was all Edison (2-0) from there.

IN THE PAINT — Buckeye Local’s Brooke Driscoll attempt a shot with Edison’s Abby Carpenter and Kayla Koehnlein during Friday’s game. - Andrew Grimm

The Wildcats out-scored the hosts 13-2 in the second quarter to open a 21-12 lead at halftime, then put up 21 points in the third quarter to pull away for good on the way to victory.

Leading the way for coach Mark Smyth’s group were a trio in double digits — Sophia Henderson with 17 points, Abby Carpenter with 12 points and Abby Boka with 11 tallies.

Boka hit a pair of triples, while Henderson and Carpenter each knocked down one.

For the Panthers, Alyssa Daily had a big night in the loss with 18 points.

Edison also won the jayvee contest, 26-9.

The Wildcats visit Wellsville on Monday, while the Panthers are back at home for a rematch of their season opener hosting Catholic Central on Monday.

Bellaire wins boys game

Earlier in the day in Connorville, Bellaire defeated Buckeye Local in boys action, also as part of the Kara Bright Classic.

The Big Reds pulled away for a 59-34 victory.

For Buckeye Local, who was opening its season, Haden Wilhelm led the way knocking down three triples and finishing with 12 points.

Bellaire was led by 26 points from Caleb Jewell, who knocked down six 3-pointers, while Rackwon Pettegrew finished with 18 points.

The Panthers go down Route 7 to River on Tuesday night.

Creek falls at Tusky Valley

ZOARVILLE — The Indian Creek girls basketball team suffered its first setback of the season, 42-23, on the road at Tusky Valley on Friday evening.

The Redskins fall to 2-1 ahead of hosting Harrison Central on Monday.

The Redskins efforts Friday were led by senior McKenna Scott with 14 points, including three triples.