HINSDALE CENTRAL HOLIDAY CLASSIC

HC SQUARED:  It's The Best Game In Town

Game Recap

HINSDALE, Ill. – Lane Tech's red-hot shooting in the first half put the game away early as the Champions blew past Morton 63-30 in Thursday's final consolation contest at the 2023 Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic.

Lane Tech (9-6 record) came out blazing with five three-pointers in the first quarter and ran away from the Mustangs for a 21-4 lead. The onslaught continued in the second quarter with four more treys for the Champions, who sank 9 of 18 overall in the opening half. Meanwhile, Morton (3-8 record) couldn't find any offensive rhythm against the much taller Lane Tech defenders. The Mustangs only went 1-for-10 beyond the arc in the half and found themselves trailing 40-13 at the break.

Five different Lane Tech players had at least six points in the half. Zach Mazanowski was the early leader with eight points and five rebounds. The Champions also racked up 11 assists on 15 baskets.

The second half was more of the same as Lane Tech led by as many as 40 points. Both teams utilized their bench players in the fourth quarter to conclude the contest.

In the final box score, Lane Tech made 13 three-pointers (38 percent) and held a 42-33 rebounding advantage. Dylan Pepper shot 6-for-7 from the field en route to 14 points and six rebounds. Luke Pinto put up a double-double as a sub with 12 points, 10 rebounds and four three-pointers. Mazanowski rounded things out with 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.

The Mustangs ended up shooting 24 percent from the field and 12 percent on three-pointers. Joshua Arce and Twon Jones contributed seven points apiece.

Lane Tech will play Lincoln-Way Central in tomorrow’s consolation semifinal at 2:00 p.m. Morton will take on Schaumburg in a consolation game tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.