By Greg Grabianowski

Sports Editor

ESTHERVILLE—Estherville-Lincoln Central erupted for 26 first-period points and never looked back in an 87-73 season-opening win on Monday, Nov. 27 over the Algona Bulldog boys’ basketball team.

The red-and-black hit 20 of 34 field goal attempts in the first half, going 18 of 25 in paint in opening two quarters for 72 percent.