Triton Central kept the offensive pressure on and pulled away for a season-opening 62-22 victory Wednesday at Morristown.
The win was the first for Hall of Fame head coach Mark James (photo) at Triton Central and career win No. 600 in his 42nd year of coaching.
Sophomores Max Crouse and Eli Sego combined for 43 points to lead the Tigers. Crouse hit three 3-pointers and made 5 of 7 free throws to finish with a game-high 22 points. Sego made five 3s and finished with 21 points.
Silas Blair and Sam Collier each had six points.
Triton Central led 18-11 after one quarter and extended the lead to 40-14 at halftime.
Colin Kieninger led the Yellow Jackets with seven points.
Morristown hosts Oldenburg Academy (0-1) on Tuesday. Triton Central hosts Shelbyville (1-0) Saturday in Fairland.
In the girls varsity game Wednesday:
Triton Central 41, Morristown 25
Brooklyn Bailey scored a game-high 16 points to lead the Class 2A, No. 14 Tigers to their third-straight victory and fourth win of the season.
Triton Central’s starting five scored all 41 points Wednesday at the Hive. Maryrose Felling scored nine points and Quinn King had eight points.
The Tigers (4-2) led 19-17 at halftime then limited the Yellow Jackets to eight second-half points to secure the win.
Katie Theobald led Morristown (0-7) with nine points. Danika Rutledge finished with six points.
The Yellow Jackets are at Hagerstown (0-4) Tuesday. Triton Central hosts Waldron (3-4) on Dec. 1.
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