Mesrobian’s Nick Khatchikian scores 102 points in 22 minutes to break state record

Nick Khatchikian, a 6-foot-2 senior guard for Mesrobian in Pico Rivera, broke the state record Thursday night by scoring 102 points in a 119-25 win over Waverly.

The old record was 100 points by Tigran Grigoryan of Mesrobian in 2003, according to CalHiSports.com. His twin brother Dylan was credited for 35 assists.

Most of Khatchikian’s points came on layups. He was was pulled late in the third quarter. The score at halftime was 79-0.

“He did it in 22 minutes, which is crazy,” coach Mike Gabriel said.

Gabriel said he decided to let Khatchikian keep playing in the second half for the chance to break the record. There was a running clock in the fourth quarter.

Khatchikian came into the game averaging 28.3 points for a Bulldogs team that improved to 10-6 and 3-0 in the International League. Waverly fell to 0-9.