CUMMING - The Gainesville girls basketball team opened its season with an impressive 54-44 win over Class AAAAA Roswell Saturday night in the South Forsyth Turkey Shootout Tournament.
Sophomore Jaymee Carnes led the Lady Elephants with 30 points and 16 rebounds. Madison Strickland added eight points and Taylor Ricketts had six for Gainesville (1-0).
The Lady Elephants led 24-21 at the half and took a six-point lead into the fourth quarter.
Gainesville next will take on another Class AAAAA team in host South Frosyth on Wednesday.