Tamara Blackburn-Kelly netted a game-high 18 points on Tuesday (Sept. 28) as the St. Joseph eighth-grade girls’ basketball team opened its season at home with a 30-22 triumph over Champaign Edison.

The Panthers’ defense kicked into high gear in the second half, limiting Edison to just two baskets during the last two quarters.

Kayla Osterbur scored six points, Addie Brooks chipped in with four points and Kenzie Atwood hit two points.

St.  Joseph (1-0) returns to action on Thursday (Sept. 30) at Paris Mayo.