The Blanchester seventh grade girls basketball team opened its season with a 23-8 loss to Norwood Wednesday night.

Leading the Ladycats was Gracie Irwin with four points. Following her was Madison Ogden with two points and three rebounds. Maddie Creager and Zoie Stanforth had a free throw and two rebounds each to assist Blanchester.

Daelyn Staehling played great on defense with six rebounds and a block, coach Bella Cook said. Stanforth also had a block along with two rebounds. Also helping out defensively was Creager with three defensive rebounds and Taylor Combs with two. Rihanna Mueller had one rebounds.

The Ladycats will take on the Amelia Barons Monday.