Shelbyville overcame a slow start with a strong second half to defeat Brown County, 47-36, in the season opener for both programs.

Kylee Edwards scored a team-high 22 points to lead the visiting Golden Bears. Ava Wilson had nine while Abby Brenner contributed six and Madison Phares finished with five.

Shelbyville jumped out to a 15-8 first-quarter advantage but struggled over the second eight minutes to trail 25-21 at halftime.

A 10-2 run in the third quarter put the Golden Bears back in control on the way to its first win of the season.

Shelbyville won the junior varsity game, 44-16.

The home opener at William L. Garrett Gymnasium is Tuesday for Shelbyville against Class A, No. 6 Waldron.

In other high school action Tuesday:

Tri 51, Southwestern 31

At Tri, the visiting Spartans took a 15-13 advantage after one quarter but were outscored 38-16 over the final three quarters.

Lilly Rooks led Southwestern with 13 points. McKinley Correll had six points.

Ashtyn Harvey topped Tri with 12points. Kenley Cornelius and Rylee Boyd each had eight.

Tri won the junior varsity contest, 54-8. Ellie Gosser led Southwestern with three points.

Southwestern hosts South Decatur Saturday for its home opener and Mid-Hoosier Conference opener.

Cathedral JV 35, Waldron JV 17

Waldron’s junior varsity squad opened the season with a loss to the Irish.

Audrey Hogg led the Mohawks with eight points. Alyssa Benson had four.

Kendal Bolen led Cathedral with 11 points.