HAMILTON — Elkhart Christian dominated the second half of its game with Hamilton on Tuesday and went on to defeat the Marines 82-46 Tuesday, Feb. 26 in boys basketball action in the Class 1A Hamilton Sectional.

After trailing by two at the end of the first quarter, Elkhart Christian took a 37-25 halftime lead before outscoring Hamilton 45-21 in the second half to post the easy win.

Tanner Watson led a balanced Eagles’ attack with 18 points while Ryan Kupferschmid added 15. Kenny Bearrs and Jack Walters each chipped in 13 points for ECA, which is now 14-7.

Aaron Kelly led the Marines (5-16) with 14 points.

1A Hamilton Sectional

Elkhart Christian 82, Hamilton 46

Elkhart Christian — Tanner Watson 18, Ryan Kupferschmid 15, Kenny Bearrs 13, Jack Walters 13, Caleb Stayton 6, Michael Craft 6, Tyler VanArsdale 5, Jude Allen 3, Austin Buckles 2, Jon Anderson 1, Steve Weaver 0. Totals: 29 17-25 82.

Hamilton — Aaron Kelly 14, Brett Converset 12, Addison Stephens 6, Colton Rose 6, Casey Rote 4, Cody Patee 2, Gage Law 1, Daine Johnson 1. Totals: 18 6-14 46.

Scoring By Quarters

Elkhart Christian 15 22 17 28 — 82

Hamilton 17 8 10 11 — 46

3-point goals: Elkhart Christian (7) — Watson 2, Kupferchmid 2, Bears, Walters, Craft; Hamilton (4) — Kelly 2, Rose 2.

Rebounds: Elkhart Christian (39) — Walters 12, Kupferchmid 11; Hamilton (28) — Rote 8.

Assists: Elkhart Christian (16) — Watson 5; Hamilton (4) — Rose 2.

Steals: Elkhart Christian (9) — Kupfershmid 2; Hamilton (5) — Kelly 2.

Turnovers: Elkhart Christian 9, Hamilton 15.

Total fouls: Elkhart Christian 15, Hamilton 19. Fouled out — Rote.

Records: Elkhart Christian 14-7, Hamilton 5-16.

Next: Elkhart Christian vs. Lakewood Park, 6 p.m. Friday in sectional semifinals.

Other game: Lakewood Park 93, Howe 35.