SOUTH WHITLEY – A fast start set the tone for the Whitko boys basketball team on Saturday.

The host Wildcats got off to a great start en route to a 65-52 win over West Noble.

Whitko led 22-10 after the opening period of the non-conference affair.

Nate Walpole continued to excel for Whitko with 25 points to go with seven assists in the win.

Cole Kessie and River West each scored 15 points for the Wildcats.

Tanner Gaff had five points and six rebounds and Devon Adkins five points and four steals for the winners.

Whitko improves to 3-11 and West Noble falls to 5-8.

Whitko hosts Woodlan Tuesday. West Noble hosts Fairfield Friday.