Both the girls and boys basketball teams of Pinelands Regional High School jumped out to quick starts this winter.

The girls squad, comprised of many returning players who would like – and should, due to the experience factor – to improve on an 11-14, 2013-14 season, started 4-1, despite the fact their first four games were played on the road.

The Wildcats clawed Lakewood, 45-24, in their season opener way back on Dec. 19 and then absolutely shredded Jackson Liberty, 50-15, three nights later.