The opening tip of the Jersey-Springfield Lanphier Alton Tip-Off Classic game on Wednesday. (Photos by Nikolus Westerhold)

ALTON - Clare Breden's 31 points propelled the Jersey Panthers to a 63-58 girls basketball win over Springfield Lanphier on Wednesday night in the Alton Tip-Off Tournament.

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The Panthers moved to 2-0 in the tournament and will play in the championship game at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Jersey plays the winner of the Alton vs. Breese Mater Dei game Friday night.

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Abby Manns added 11 points for Jersey against Springfield Lanphier. The Panthers were 23 of 29 from the free-throw line including a perfect 13-13 by Breden.

The Lions were led by Martrice Brooks with 26 points and Serenity Price with 10. The Lions, now 0-1 on the season, shot just 6-21 from the charity stripe.

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