Olympians fall in season opener

Lola Watkins

INDIANAPOLIS — Columbus East opened its girls basketball season Tuesday with a 59-36 loss at Purdue Poly-Englewood.

The Olympians were within 23-20 after one quarter, but were held scoreless in the second quarter.

Lola Watkins led East with 15 points. Kenzie Cheek scored seven, and Kimberly Carothers added seven.