By Rob Hamilton

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Cardington jumped out to a fast start at River Valley on Monday night and cruised to a 65-41 lead.

The Lady Pirates led 25-11 after the first quarter, which they increased to a 37-16 margin at the half and a 61-27 score after three periods as they improved to 16-1 on the season. For the team’s senior class, the win was their 79th in high school.

Both Casey Bertke and Paige Clinger finished with 20-point games for Cardington. Kynlee Edwards scored eight, as did Hannah Wickline.

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