LocalSportsJournal.com

HART — In the first game of the season, the host Hart Pirates boys’ basketball team protected their home court, 68-30, over Wyoming Kelloggsville.

Unselfish play and strong defense helped the Pirates claim the lopsided victory.

Leading scorers for the Pirates were Parker Hovey with 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Blake Weirich, a junior, added 20 along with six rebounds.

Hart (2-0) takes on the Shelby Tigers Friday in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division contest.