A two-point first quarter led to a season-opening loss for Morristown’s girls basketball program.

Eastern Hancock raced out to a 16-2 lead after the first quarter and rolled to a 63-33 victory Thursday in Morristown.

The Royals improved to 2-0 this season.

Dakota Rutledge led Morristown with eight points and eight rebounds.

Emma Spahr and Raegan Kleine each had seven points.

Morristown trailed 29-16 at halftime.

Eastern Hancock won the junior varsity contest, 34-30.

Morristown will host the Kopper Kettle Classic Saturday. The Yellow Jackets face Henryville (1-0) in one semifinal game.