It was a successful debut for both the Creston girls basketball team, and the Southwestern Community College women’s team that hosted the first Southwestern Jamboree Thursday night.

The Panthers defeated Martensdale-St. Marys, 15-12, in the last of four two-quarter contests in the SWCC gym. In other matchups, Riverside routed CAM, 26-8; Clarke topped Nodaway Valley, 23-12; and Adair-Casey outscored East Union, 18-8.

Besides the chance to observe local talent from eight teams on the same night, SWCC coach Brett Gilcrist said there is another benefit from holding the event.