Jackson opens with victory

Jackson blew out Farmington 85-48 to open the season with a first-round win at the Farmington Invitational Tournament on Wednesday night.

Jackson now faces Fort Zumwalt West.

"We really came out with a lot of energy," Jackson coach Darrin Scott said. "Defensively, we had a lot of energy and did everything we wanted to. I was very happy with the way we played tonight."

The Indians were led by Jack Puisis, who scored 26 points on the night. Trey Stone also chipped in with 13, and Tyler Buessink contributed 11 points.

JACKSON 85, FARMINGTON 48

Jackson 21 30 14 20 -- 85

Farmington 10 12 16 10 -- 48

Jackson (85) -- Adam Ross 2, Kyle Pridemore 4, Ryan Mirly 11, Cody Cardwell 5, Jack Puisis 26, Trey Stone 13, Tyler Beussink 11, Ryan Leet 2, Drue McNeely 5, Aaron Redecker 4, Eric Poythress 2. FG 28, FT 8-12, F 17 (3-pointers: 7. Fouled out: none)

Farmington (48) -- Seymar 6, Schwiess 3, Taylor 2, King 4, Botchell 2, Brewer 4, McDaniel 6, Peterson 4, Usherwood 17. FG 18, FT 6-12, F 9 (3-pointers: 2. Fouled out: none)

Fort Zumwalt West 63, Central 52

Fort Zumwalt West defeated Central in the first round of the Farmington tournament.

Central's Eli Harris led all scorers with 23. Anthony Hempstead added 10 points.

"Our defense was good tonight," said Central coach Derek McCord. "But our offense isn't as good as our defense. I expect our offense to catch up soon."

Jared Swoopshire scored 16 for Fort Zumwalt West.

Fort Zumwalt W. 14 16 12 20 -- 63

Central 18 6 11 16 -- 52

Fort Zumwalt (63) -- Jared Swoopshire 16, Josh Branch 15, John Coffee 10, Zack Clem 7, Mike Graham 7, Mike Wilkenson 5. FG 19, FT 11-16, (3-pointers: 4. Fouled out: none)

Central (52) -- Anthony Hempstead 10, Zavier Wilford 4, Jared Thomas 5, Eli Harris 23, Alex Ray 9, Darnel Wilks 7. FG 12, FT 10-19, (3-pointers: 6. Fouled out: none)

GIRLS Basketball ST. VINCENT 54, STE. GENEVIEVE 50

St. Vincent beat Ste. Genevieve to advance in the Valle tournament. St. Vincent's Sierra Paulus led all scorers with 28 points. She was the only player in double figures for St. Vincent (1-2).

St. Vincent 14 14 12 14 -- 54

Ste. Genevieve 16 6 12 16 -- 50

St. Vincent (54) -- Sierra Paulus 28, Jackie Welker 6, Lauren Schumer 6, Lisa Abbott 5, Theresa Mattingly 4, Kelsey Kutz 3, Stacy Brown 2. FG 21, FT 12-25, F 17 (3-pointers: none. Fouled out: none)

Ste. Genevieve (50) -- Rhodes 22, Finley 10, Flieg 9, Ragan 4, Bruster 4. FG 19, FT 9-24, F 17 (3-pointers: 2, Flieg. Fouled out: none)

OTHER EVENTS

• Notre Dame defeated Central 40-20 in a freshman girls basketball game. Cassie Essner scored 11 and Kelsie Neff added nine for Notre Dame.

-- From staff reports