The Royall Panthers Boys Basketball team opened up their season with a 72-38 thrashing of #8 Ithaca Tuesday night.  Royall got a game high 30points from Senior Carter Uppena in the victory.  Royall led 38-22 at halftime and was extremely strong defensively in the 2nd half.  It took Ithaca 6mintues to score a 2nd half point.  Trey Wildes had 15points while Ben Crneckiy added 11points for the Panthers who are currently ranked #2 in D5.  Devin Ihm & Sammy Clary each had 13 for the Bulldogs.  Royall will travel to Seneca on December 3rd.