Hamilton girls' basketball team, led by coach Sherland Chensam, won the City Section Open Division title after two previous losses in finals. The team defeated Westchester 63-52, marking their first championship in the highest division. In a tight game, Hamilton broke away in the fourth quarter thanks to key contributions from senior guard Jade Fort, who scored 25 points. This victory is indicative of the team's resilience and energy, culminating a ten-season journey for Chensam and her players. Hamilton's win signifies a major milestone for the program, ending in a 19-game winning streak.
"I've been up this hill two times already. What do they say? 'Third time's a charm?' Charm came through."
"Once we come with the energy, the whole atmosphere changed, and that's what we did in the fourth quarter."
"It was a testament to my team's physicality and energy."
"The rivalry atmosphere mentally pushed me and my team to victory on Saturday."
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