KOUNTZE – The LC-M Lady Bears kicked off their basketball campaign with a 57-44 victory over the Kountze Lady Lions.

The Lady Bears went on a 15-7 run in the first quarter and a 23-13 spurt in the second quarter to take command.

Chelsea Perry and Britney Wyatt led the Lady Bears with 17 points apiece while Amber Lester and Zaria Johnson added six points each.

McCallion led Kountze with 11 points while Thrower and Martin added 10 apiece.

The Lady Bears will host Legacy Tuesday.