ST. CHARLES – St. Charles North boys basketball coach Tom Poulin projected this year’s North Stars would shoot better, have greater depth and receive major contributions from guys who did not start for North last year.

The North Stars delivered on all counts Tuesday night, defeating Plainfield East, 67-50, in their season opener at the St. Charles East Thanksgiving Tournament.

A familiar face for the North Stars – senior Quinten Payne – scored 20 points, 12 of which coming at the free throw line, to lead the way.