Independence took a 15-3 lead in the first quarter of Monday’s girls basketball game in Charles City on the way to a 64-36 win.

The Comets outscored the Mustangs 15-14 in the second quarter, but Independence dominated the second half.

Seniors Delaney Ruzicka and Ava Ellis each scored 12 points to lead the Comets. Ellis netted 7 points at the free throw line.

Ruzicka led Charles City with 10 rebounds.

The Comets are now 0-2. Independence is 1-0.

UP NEXT:

Charles City will host the Algona Bulldogs (1-1) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3.

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