GARDINER — Gardiner jumped out to a 21-point first quarter lead and never looked back on its way to a 74-34 girls basketball win over Messalonskee on Friday.

Lizzy Gruber scored 14 points, hauled in 12 rebounds and blocked six shots for the Tigers (4-0) while Savannah Brown added 12 points.

Chloe Michaud led Messalonskee (0-3) with nine points and Candace Pelotte chipped in eight.