NEW FRANKLIN — Tipton jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 59-34 win over Westran in the first game of the 84th annual New Franklin Invitational Tournament on Wednesday.
The Cardinals’ full-court press forced six Westran turnovers in the first three minutes of the game and Loryn Hirst went on a 7-0 run on her own as Tipton opened the game with a 10-0 lead.
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