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| 03/03/26 - Neutral | 59-42 W |
| 12/05/25 - Home | 68-71 L |
| 12/06/24 - Away | 74-66 W |
| 12/01/23 - Home | 37-51 L |
| 12/02/22 - Away | 53-54 L |
| + 5 more games |
It's playoff time, and Hamilton Heights had no trouble coming through when it counted. They took down the New Castle Trojans 59-42 on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Huskies.
Hamilton Heights was led to victory by Jackson Mikesell and Rees Knapp. Mikesell shot 90% from the field on his way to 22 points and six boards, while Knapp went 5-for-11 to rack up 15 points. Knapp is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jack Kakasuleff, who went 5-for-7 en route to 11 points.
Hamilton Heights was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They are 12-5 when they've passed the ball that well.
When it comes to explaining why New Castle lost, don't look at Ryne Sturgis. Despite the final result, he posted 11 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylen Bennett, who scored nine points.
Hamilton Heights' record is now 14-9. As for New Castle, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season.
Hamilton Heights will take on Delta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Huskies' defense better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 50.7 points per game this season. New Castle does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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