HAMILTON – The Lakeland Christian Academy boys basketball team dropped a 52-36 final at Hamilton Saturday night.

The hosts outscored the Cougars 15-5 in the second quarter to take a 21-11 halftime lead. The Marines led 37-19 entering the final period.

Josh McDaniel scored a game-high 19 points to pace LCA.

Jake Harmon netted six points and Connor Blum four for the Cougars.

Evan Johnson led Hamilton with 16 points. Colton Rose added 15 points for the winners.

LCA drops to 0-3 on the season and Hamilton improves to 1-2.

The Cougars host Benton Home School on Tuesday night. Hamilton plays at Fremont Dec. 12.