Shaun Hamilton led Weequahic to a 70-38 victory over Technology in the preliminary round of the Essex County Invitational Tournament. Hamilton scored 18 points, while James Porter added 12 and Riyahd McDonald and Tasir Barnes each contributed 10. Weequahic, the 29th seed with a 10-8 record, dominated from the start with a 14-5 lead in the first quarter. They will face 13th-seeded Newark East Side in the first round on Saturday.
On the losing side, Joshua Pitman led Technology with 10 points as they finished their season with a 5-12 record.
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Overall, it was a strong performance by Weequahic with Hamilton leading the way in scoring. Fans can look forward to more exciting games in the Essex County Invitational Tournament as the competition heats up.
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