Hamilton Heights Rolls Past Wesley Christian 94-64

Szmidt, Alexander, Walker Combine For 67 Points

  • Friday, December 9, 2016
  • special to The Chattanoogan.com

Hamilton Heights’ Canadian Connection was back in full force Thursday night in a crushing 94-64 victory over Wesley Christian at Portsmouth High School.

Therren Shelton-Szmidt led the way with 29 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker closed with 17. All three Hawks, who came to Hamilton Heights from Canada before the 2015-16 season, have signed Division I scholarships with Middle Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia Tech, respectively.

The Hawks led 39-29 at halftime and then scored 55 points in the second half to record the 30-point blowout.

Hamilton Heights (7-2) next plays Athlete Institute on Saturday at noon.

Linescore

Wesley Christian                  16 13 20 15 -- 64

Hamilton Heights                  21 18 29 26 -- 94

Wesley Christian (64) – Shifflett 5, Ramage 2, Christian Lorng 23, Keith Clemmons 13, Sun 7, Lin 8, Tehokogoue, Elsheikha 2, Mahmeod 4.

Hamilton Heights (94) – Nickeil Alexander-Walker 17, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 21, Rawls 2, Massengill, Edwards 4, Therren Shelton-Szmidt 29, Samake 8, Diawaka 4, Ezeagu 7, Jitoboh 2.

3-Point Goals – Wesley Christian 3 (Shifflett 1, Clemons 1, Lin 1), Hamilton Heights x ().

(Contact Larry Fleming at larryfleming44@gmail.com and on Twitter @larryfleming44)

 

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