LocalSportsJournal.com

The Spring Lake boys’ basketball team struggled on Tuesday against a hot shooting Hamilton team and lost 79-57 in O-K Blue play.

The Lakers trailed 22-20 at the end of the opening quarter, 35-29 at halftime and 53-40 through three quarters of play.

Hamilton nailed 15 3-point baskets to help earn the victory.

Eli Morrison paced Spring Lake with 13 points while Zach Schlepp scored 12 and Colin Bert added 10.

The Lakers are now 10-11 overall on the season and 5-8 in conference play.