BERRIEN SPRINGS — Visiting Cassopolis outscored Berrien Springs 15-10 in the first half and maintained that advantage throughout the second half as it defeated the Shamrocks 36-31 Friday night.

Both teams scored 21 second half points in their Lakeland Conference opener.

The Rangers (2-0, 1-0 Lakeland) led at every quarter break. Cassopolis grabbed an 8-6 lead after one quarter and extended its advantage to 15-10 at halftime.

Berrien Springs (0-2, 0-1 Lakeland) outscored the Rangers 12-9 in the third quarter to cut the lead to 24-22 heading into the final eight minutes of action.

Cassopolis responded with 12 fourth quarter points, while holding the Shamrocks to nine points.

Courtney Moore led Cassopolis and all scorers with 17 points. Reese Ellison added eight and Tammy Lee six.

Stefani Camacho led Berrien Springs with nine points.

CASSOPOLIS 36

Tammy Lee 6, Jameka Eleazer 2, Courtney Moore 17, Jacklin Transou 3, Reese Ellison 8. TOTALS: 16 4-12 36

BERRIEN SPRINGS 31

Camille Downey 5, Gabby Dortch 6, Tyanna Pierce 2, Tashara Powell 1, Stefani Camacho 9, Rachel Jakubs 8. TOTALS: 10 9-17 31

Cassopolis 8 15 24 36

Berrien Springs 6 10 22 31

3-point baskets: Cassopolis 0, Berrien Springs 2 (Downey, Jakubs). Total fouls (fouled out): Cassopolis 19 (none), Berrien Springs 15 (none). Varsity records: Cassopolis 2-0, 1-0 Lakeland; Berrien Springs 0-2, 0-2 Lakeland. JV score: Berrien Springs 44, Cassopolis 14