The Logan-Magnolia Panthers opened up the 2019-2020 girls basketball season with a 61-41 win over the Exira-EHK Spartans in Elk Horn on Monday night.

Senior Kylie Morrison had a big night, dropping in 32 points to lead the way for the Panthers. Junior Emilie Thompson added 12 points, including two makes from long-range. The Panthers jumped out to a 14-6 lead by the end of the first quarter and led 32-16 at the half.

The Spartans were led by 17 points from sophomore Macy Emgarten, while last year’s leading scorer Tatum Grubbs was held scoreless. Turnovers were a big issue for Exira-EHK, giving the ball away 21 times in the game.

The Spartans have a couple weeks without a game until they host Coon Rapids-Bayard on the 6th. Logan-Magnolia is off until hosting Westwood next Monday.