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University girls’ basketball team drops opener to Wheeling Central 59-47

MORGANTOWN — The University High girls’ basketball team dropped its season opener against Wheeling Central by a score of 59-47.

Ashten Boggs and Abbie Coen scored 33 points for the Hawks, but the rest of the team struggled to get ball in the basket. Wheeling Central had three double-digit scorers in Eden Gainer, Hannah White and Kaylee Reinbeau.

The Hawks (0-1) will play against at 8 p.m. Saturday against North Marion.