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 ().
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