Brodie Runez (below) leads all scorers with 17 points in Whitewater High School’s 62-46 loss to non-conference foe Union Grove in its season-opener. Bryce Parrish (above) and Tyrus Wintlend (see the front page) each scored six points in the game. The Whippets will open conference play tonight at home against Jefferson. Tip-off is set for 7:15. (Bob Mischka photo)