FELCH — North Dickinson rolled to a 44-8 halftime lead and defeated Superior Central 72-24 in Skyline Central Conference girls basketball Monday at Carl F. Lemin Jr. Gymnasium.

Briana Smith scored eight of her 10 points in the first quarter to spark the Nordics (7-6. 5-0) to a 23-3 advantage.

“We were just happy to get off to a fast start,” said ND Coach Kirk Mattson. “That was our focus.”

Kylie Gustafson led the Nordics with 14 points, followed by Chrislyn Inglese with 11 and six assists. Ashton Hord and Smith each added 10 points.

“Chrislyn Inglese had a real nice game,” said Mattson, noting that was the freshman’s second game on the varsity.

“Overall, we passed the ball well and it was a nice win.”

Jada Johnson’s eight points led the Cougars.

The Nordics, who won the jayvee game 35-26, visit Bark River-Harris Thursday. Superior Central visits Big Bay de Noc Thursday.

Superior Central 3 5 9 7 — 24

North Dickinson 23 21 13 15 — 72

Superior Central — Charlebois 2, R. Johnson 5, Swick 3, Pasanen 1, J. Johnson 8, Molag 5. FT: 9-25. F: 6. Fouled out: None.

North Dickinson — B. Smith 10, Inglese 11, Hord 10, Bruette 5, K. Smith 7, Clark 7, Gustafson 14, Mattson 8. FT: 5-8. F: 17. Fouled out: None. 3-point field goals: Hord, Clark, Inglese.