A strong second-quarter performance netted Class 2A, No. 2 Triton Central its first Indiana Crossroads Conference win of the season.

The Tigers outscored 2A No. 14 Cascade, 16-3, over the second eight minutes Thursday night then held off a comeback attempt in the fourth quarter for a 57-47 victory.

Lizzie Graham led Triton Central (2-0, 1-0 ICC) with 17 points.

Olivia Faust had 11 points and Brooklyn Bailey produced 10 points off the bench to get the Tigers a key ICC victory.

Christina Lamb finished with 11 points for Cascade (4-1, 1-1 ICC). Sydney Warran and Emma Parsons each had nine.

Triton Central won the junior varsity game, 29-22.

Allie Peterson led the Tigers (2-0) with nine points. Tatum Canter finished with six.

Chloe Smith led the Cadets with nine points. Kaylee Austin had seven points.

Triton Central hosts potential sectional opponent Eastern Hancock (3-0) Saturday night in its home opener in Fairland. The Royals are ranked No. 16 in the most recent 2A poll.

In other prep games Thursday:

Morristown 53, South Decatur 48

At Morristown, a strong first quarter propelled the host Yellow Jackets (2-3) to a win in their Mid-Hoosier Conference opener.

Morristown jumped out to a 17-6 advantage after the first eight minutes, saw the Cougars (1-2, 0-2 MHC) cut the lead to 25-21 by halftime then stayed solid over the final two quarters to earn the victory.

Reagan Kleine led Morristown with 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Nevaeh Sanders had 13 points, three assists and two steals. Gracie Laster finished with 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Dakota Rutledge and Alexia Rogers each had six points.

Loryn Pate topped South Decatur with 16 points. Brook Somers and Kiley Best each had 11 points.

Morristown hosts Shelbyville (1-1) Saturday at the Bee Hive.