The Ballard varsity girls basketball team jumped to a 28 to 3 lead and never looked back beating Highline (Burien) 57 to 25 in the first game of the season last night.

The Beavers held their opponent to just 10 points in the first half while they scored the majority of their points during the first two periods.

Sophomore Cailey Becket led the team with 13 points, followed by fellow classmate Shelby Bailess with 12 points and Freshman Makeylah Kirkwood with 11. Sophomore Beverly Verduin had eight points.

The Lady Beavers have their home opener Friday night against Rogers of Puyallup at 7:30.