Braden Sparks catches fire from long range to lead McEachern past Wheeler (photos)

McEachern scores an 86-63 win in the finale of the Tournament of Champions Holiday Classic at Wheeler High School.
Braden Sparks catches fire from long range to lead McEachern past Wheeler (photos)
Braden Sparks catches fire from long range to lead McEachern past Wheeler (photos) /

Photos by Willie Prince

McEachern has played one of the toughest early schedules in the state this season, and the Indians showed they're battle-tested with a rout Saturday night over Wheeler.

Braden Sparks led the way with 27 points, including six 3-pointers, in an 86-63 win in the finale of the Tournament of Champions Holiday Classic at Wheeler High School.

Mike Jacobs and Jalen Hilliard added 14 points each for McEachern.

No. 3-ranked Wheeler played without star junior point guard Isaiah Collier.

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