The Hamilton Wildcats's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Couldn't have asked for a better start to 2024 than the 55-24 blowout they got at home against Power Center Academy. That looming 55-24 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Hamilton yet this season.
Hamilton found their leader in underclassman Amare Boothe, who dropped a double-double on 32 points and ten rebounds. That makes it ten consecutive games in which Boothe has scored at least 25% of Hamilton's points. Jamyah Minnis was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with four steals.
Hamilton's win bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Power Center Academy, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 6-6.
Hamilton will take on Ridgeway at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ridgeway is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak. As for Power Center Academy, they will be playing at home against Kirby at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.