Edmunds Central bolted out to an early lead and its defense made sure it held up Saturday afternoon at the Aberdeen Civic Arena.
The Raiders put the clamps on Aberdeen Christian in a 42-15 non-conference girls' basketball victory.
"They played mostly man today. We kind of prepared for a zone," said Christian assistant coach Hannah Wickard.
The visitors forced 37 turnovers to help wipe away scoring opportunities for the Knights.
Wickard was pleased that Christian allowed just 16 points in the second half.
"Our second-half defense was excellent," she said. "Putting points on the board is a struggle."
Shelby Hinz powered Edmunds Central with 14 points and Sarina Scherr followed with 10. Hinz also hauled down seven rebounds in the victory and Scherr contributed six steals.
Tabitha Schrenk scored five points for Christian.
Wickard said the Knights continue to be a work in progress.
"The improvements that we've had may not show on the scoreboard," Wickard said. "It's just a matter of putting it all together."
Christian, 0-7, has a week off before head to Leola to face Leola-Frederick at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
While the Knights have played just once in the last two weeks, Wickard said the games will come fast and furious in the future.
"Once we get into late January and early February, we have three games a week," Wickard said. "We have one more week to really prepare for what's to come at the end of the season."
EDMUNDS CENTRAL: Shelby Hinz 7 0-0 14, Sarina Scherr 5 0-0 10, Lexi Nehlich 3 0-0 6, Guadelupe Ramirez 2 0-0 4, Jaydra Wipf 1 0-0 2, Bernadette Heier 2 0-0 4, Elaine Schaible 1 0-0 2. Totals 21 0-0 42.
ABERDEEN CHRISTIAN: Tabitha Schrenk 2 1-4 5, Micah Palmer 1 1-2 3, Madison Inches 1 1-2 3, Ellie Becker 1 0-0 2, Cheyann Olson 1 0-2 2. Totals 6 3-10 15.
Edmunds Central (2-4)|14 26 34 42
Aberdeen Christian (0-7)| 3 9 9 15
Total fouls -- Edmunds Central 13; Aberdeen Christian 9. Rebounds -- Edmunds Central 29 (Hinz 7); Aberdeen Christian 12 (Becker 7). Turnovers -- Edmunds Central 8; Aberdeen Christian 37. Assists -- Edmunds Central (Nehlich 3). Blocked Shots -- Aberdeen Christian (Inches 2). Steals -- Edmunds Central (Scherr 6); Aberdeen Christian (Schrenk 3).