VINCENT — After missing all of last season, junior Aubrey Pepper returned to Warren’s lineup with a bang Friday night, leading the Warriors to a 55-36 season-opening win over Gallia Academy.

Pepper scored a game-high 20 points for Warren, which plays host to Athens Tuesday.

DeLaney Gates joined Pepper in double figures with 10 points. Jayda Murray added seven points while Juliana Huffman and Danica Gates chipped in six apiece.

The Warriors led 11-9 after a quarter and 24-21 at halftime, but outscored the Blue Devils 15-6 in the third period to take control.

Gallia was led by Chloe Bennett’s 11 points.