Molly Edwards scored 20 points to help push La Center past King’s Way and move to 2-0 in league play.
The Wildcats led 31-8 at halftime, then exploded for 28 points in the third quarter — 13 of which came from Edwards.
“We’ve still got some work to do,” La Center coach Herm VanWeerdhuizen said. “We couldn’t buy a basket in the first half, but we played good defense.
Whitley Seter added 14 rebounds, six steals and five assists for the Wildcats.
Kira Zook had 10 points for King’s Way.
LA CENTER 68, KING’S WAY 29
KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN — Bethany Hutchin 0, Kira Zook 10, Olivia Volkman, Hannah Moats 2, Amber Kolb 2, Gigi Conway 2, Abby Cummins 1, Tyra Schroeder, Zoe Feldman 2, Lacey Zook 9. Totals. 13 (2) 5-16 29.
LA CENTER — Sierra Frasier 4, Katie Nelson 0, Alyssa McKnight 6, Whitley Seter 6, Molly Edwards 20, Natasha Lewis 2, Madison Rose 0, Bethany Whitten 4, Taylor Mills 12, Mia Edwards 0, Taylor Stephens 14. Totals 34 (9) 9-13 68.
King’s Way 5 3 13 8—29
La Center 14 17 28 9—68
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