LIMA, Ohio — (WLIO) The defending Division VI state champion Columbus Grove girls basketball team opened its season in dominant fashion, rolling to a 66–35 road win over Shawnee on Saturday.

The Lady Indians tried to keep pace early. Down 11 in the first quarter, Anna Menke cut into the deficit by knocking down a three, making it 16–8. But the Bulldogs wasted little time responding. On the next possession, senior Nicole Nesby grabbed an offensive rebound and powered in the putback on her way to a game-high 19 points.

In the closing seconds of the first quarter, Shawnee’s Morgan Betts hit a pull-up jumper, but the Indians still trailed 20–10 after one. From there, Columbus Grove took full control.

Brynn Calvelage attacked the lane for two of her 13 points, helping the Bulldogs build a lead Shawnee could never threaten.

Columbus Grove starts its season 1–0 with a convincing victory, while Shawnee drops to 0–1.

Final score: Columbus Grove 66, Shawnee 35.

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