Jenna Hillebrand scored 17 points and Scranton Prep shook off a strong start by Berwick to pull away from the visiting Lady Bulldogs, 50-24, Saturday afternoon in the non-league girls basketball opener for both teams.
Scranton Prep opened the season as the No. 1 Big School in the Riverfront Sports Super Six Basketball Power Rankings of District 2 teams, but Berwick, which had its preseason disrupted by the injury bug, led 9-7 after one quarter.
The Lady Bulldogs held a 15-11 advantage before Hillebrand scored on a short jumper from the right baseline following a Scranton Prep offensive rebound with 2:10 left in the half. That started a 10-0 run that carried into the third quarter.
Berwick hit consecutive baskets to get back within 21-19, but Scranton Prep closed the third quarter with a 17-2 burst to take control.
Hillebrand scored eight points during the third quarter.
Maya Jenkins had 10 of her 13 points in the second half.
Rita Collins added nine points for the Classics.
Berwick got all its scoring from two players.
Rachel Whitenight hit three 3-pointers while scoring 11 of her 14 in the first half. Rae Ann Andreas added 10 points.
In other Saturday non-league games:
Pittston Area 60, Delaware Valley 22
Daniella Ranieli fueled a fast start and Maddie Karp finished with a game-high 15 points as No. 2 Big School Pittston Area had a much easier time in its opener on the road.
Kallie Booth added 13 points in the win.
Ranieli scored 10 of her 12 in the first quarter when Pittston Area held Delaware Valley without a field goal while taking a 25-2 lead.
Riverside 43, Hanover Area 8
Riverside shut out host Hanover Area in the first quarter to make it a winning debut for Lady Vikes head coach Justin Kearney.
The Lady Vikes also held the Lady Hawkeyes to one point in the third quarter.
Lillie Pon had eight points in the 17-0 first quarter. She had 13 by halftime and finished with a team-high 19.
Lexi Kostoff added 15 points.
Brenna Slusser and Hannah Salwoski hit 3-pointers for Hanover Area.
Tunkhannock 49, Elk Lake 26
Sable Stephens scored 15 points and Erin VanNess added 12 as Tunkhannock won on the road.
Anna Williams chipped in with eight points and Lexi Corby seven.
Notre Dame Green Pond 40, North Pocono 29
North Pocono dropped to 0-2 with the loss on the road.
