Huskies haul in their first victory

The Hamilton Heights boys basketball team picked up its first win of the season Tuesday, beating Clinton Central 64-56 in its home opener.

The Huskies burst out to a 24-12 lead after one quarter, and at point led by 18 during the first half. Heights enjoyed a 39-28 advantage at halftime. The Bulldogs closed to within 50-46 by the end of the third quarter, but the Huskies were able to hold on in the fourth.

“We’re a learning experience,” said Heights coach Chad Ballenger. We were up 18 in the first half and just didn’t really close the deal. We got to learn to play with a lead.”

Ballenger said his team “played well in spurts,” and Heights had good balance. Tillman Etchison had a great game, with 25 points and five assists. Maddox Bohland was solid on both ends, with 17 points, seven steals and five rebounds. Sam Dawson added 12 points, including three 3-pointers.

“It was a great learning experience,” said Ballenger. “We just have to get better defensively and rebounding.”

The Huskies are 1-1 and go back on the road Friday, playing at New Castle.

 

HAMILTON HEIGHTS 64, CLINTON CENTRAL 56

Heights                                         FG                          FT                           TP                           PF

Cooper Vondersaar                         0-1                          0-0                          0                              3

Maddox Bohland                              6-11                       4-7                          17                           3

Tillman Etchison                               9-19                       7-9                          25                           0

Sam Dawson                                      4-8                          1-1                          12                           1

Evan Williamson                               2-6                          0-0                          5                              1

Simon Knott                                       0-1                          2-2                          2                              2

John Irion                                            1-5                          0-2                          2                              4

Phoenix Vondersaar                       0-0                          1-2                          1                              2

Totals                                                    22-51                     15-23                     64                           16

Score by Quarters

Clinton Central                                  12                           16                           18                           10 – 56

Hamilton Heights                             24                           15                           11                           14 – 64

Heights 3-point shooting (5-22) Dawson 3-7, Williamson 1-5, Bohland 1-4, Etchison 0-3, C. Vondersaar 0-1, Irion 0-1, Knott 0-1.

Heights rebounds (20) Bohland 5, Dawson 4, P. Vondersaar 3, Etchison 3, Knott 3, C. Vondersaar 1, Williamson 1.