Hamilton Heights’ nationally ranked Hawks’ strong second half put Covenant Christian away Tuesday night 81-58.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 28 points, including 22 in the second half, as the Hawks improved to 20-5 on the season. Hamilton Heights is ranked No. 15 in the latest USA Today high school poll.
Playing at Covenant Christian in Marietta, Georgia, also got 21 points from Nickeil Alexander-Walker and 10 by Therren Shelton-Szmidt.
Chris Agbo led Covenant with 22 points and Camren Ennis added 14.
LINESCORE
Hamilton Heights 15 18 19 29 – 81
Covenant Christian 14 16 8 20 – 58
Hamilton Heights (81) -- Nickeil Alexander-Walker 21, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28, Jordan Rawls 12, Massengill, Samake 4, Therren Shelton-Szmidt 10, Diawara 2, Ezeagu 2, Panzo 2.
Covenant Christian (58) -- J. Benetez 4, L. Benetez 6, Camren Ennis 14, Dia, Belelesa, Gambera, Igbanu 2, Farfan 2, Nthinda 8, Chris Agbo 22.
3-Point Goals – Hamilton Heights 1 (Rawls 1), Covenant Christian 1 (Ennis 1).
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