FLINT – The identity of Flint Powers Catholic basketball was never in question heading into this season.

Powers Catholic (1-0) is quick and likes to control the tempo while firing from behind the arc with efficiency.

How the new-look Chargers were going to embrace the identity after graduating a star-studded roster last season was the question.

Cruising to a 77-55 win over Burton Bendle (0-2) on Tuesday at Powers Catholic High School, not much has seemed to change except for the players wearing the jerseys.

Powers Catholic jumped out to a 28-10 lead in the first quarter and never looked back on its way to a season-opening win, led by eight first-quarter points from guard Eli Sturgess, who finished the night with 19 points.

“Our pace was outstanding, Powers Catholic head coach Zach Col

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