The Lyle-Pacelli boys basketball team started strong as it beat Lanesboro (2-6 overall, 2-6 SEC) 79-34 on the road Tuesday.

Noah Jiskra had seven points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Athletics (7-3 overall, 6-2 SEC) and Braden Kocer added 25 points.

LP 43 36  — 79

Lanesboro 16 18 — 34

LP scoring: Braden Kocer, 25; Jordan Cotter, 14; Noah Jiskra, 7; Lee Bauer, 7; Trinity Anderson, 3; Brady Lester, 3; Nathan Drees, 3; Bailey Rosef, 2; Bryce Strouf, 2; Jed Nelson, 2; Joseph Maas, 2; free throws: 15-for-22