DE WITT -- Beth Knapp scored 19 points to lead Marion to a season-opening 38-25 win Tuesday night in girls basketball.

Marion had one fewer field goal, but knocked down three 3-pointers. The Indians also outscored Central 17-5 at the free-throw line.

Knapp drained 12 of 14 free throws.

MARION (38): Emi Banes 0 0-2 0, Micaela Combs 0 0-1 0, Amanda Sahm 1 2-3 4, Paige Perkins 2 0-0 4, Beth Knapp 3 12-14 19, Tessa Jordan 2 0-0 6, Michalyn Mohr 1 3-8 5. Totals 9 17-28 38.

DEWITT CENTRAL (25): Gretchen Henningson 0 1-2 1, Hailey Saunder 0 0-0 0, Sarah Schoel 0 0-0 0, Allison Keitel 1 0-2 2, Amanda Brainerd 4 1-4 9, Miranda Meland 3 1-2 7, Abby Willis 2 1-2 5, Steph Schrader 0 0-0 0, Emily Burke 0 1-2 1. Totals 10 5-14 25.

3-point goals - Marion 3 (Jordan 2, Knapp), Central 0.