By Rob Hamilton

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Cardington rode a fast start to a 66-35 home win over Columbus Academy in girls’ basketball on Tuesday.

The Lady Pirates lit up the nets for a 22-point first quarter in holding a 16-point lead after eight minutes. It was 39-18 at the intermission and 57-24 going into the fourth as Cardington improved to 2-0 on the season.

Beth Hardwick’s 17 points led the team, while Dana Bertke added 16. Mikayla Linkous finished with 12 and Emalee Artz tallied eight.

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