Father McGivney boys work out at a recent practice. (Brent Feeney file photo)

McGIVNEY CATHOLIC 67, RAMSEY 50: Dan Jones led with 22 points as McGivney Catholic opened their season with a 67-50 win over Ramsey on the opening night of the Mulberry Grove tournament Monday night.

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Kellen Weir added 18 points for the Griffins and Logan Shumate had 14 for McGivney in the win; Shumate and Alex Loffler each had 12 rebounds for the Griffs.

The Griffins take on Mount Olive at 5:15 p.m. today as the tournament continues.

BELLEVILLE EAST 57, JERSEY 53: Blake Wittman had 20 points and Kurt Hall 19 for Jersey Monday night, but it wasn't quite enough as Belleville East held off the Panthers 57-53 in Centralia.

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