Chipotle Nationals: Medlock, Thompson lead Link Academy (Mo.) past Wasatch Academy (Utah)

Despite the close score, the Lions were in control for a majority of the evening. Link led for over 29 […]

The 2026 Chipotle Nationals began on Wednesday evening at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Ind. The first of two opening-round games saw Link Academy (Mo. ) pick up a 69-62 win over Wasatch Academy (Utah).

Despite the close score, the Lions were in control for a majority of the evening. Link led for over 29 minutes of game time and its lead grew to 19 at one point. The Lions, who entered this week ranked No.

17 overall in the Rivals Composite Rankings, received big efforts from all five of their starters. Senior point guard Carlos Medlock Jr. , a four-star prospect signed with Michigan State, led all scorers with 21 points on 7-14 shooting.