Indiana High School Basketball - Morton nips Hammond
February 17, 2012: Hammond, IN 46320 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Morton Governors (Hammond, IN) and the host Hammond Wildcats (Hammond, IN), saw Morton's basketball squad hold off Hammond by a score of 64-60.
With the victory, Morton improves its record to 11-8 on the campaign. The Governors host Lake Central (St. John, IN) to battle the Indians in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 18. The Indians come into the battle with a record of 17-2. Lake Central won 59-50 in their recent league battle against Michigan City (Michigan City, IN)
The Wildcats (8-11) will now prepare for their battle against West Side (Gary, IN). The Cougars come into the non-league battle with a 6-9 record. In their last battle, West Side edged Roosevelt (Gary, IN), 58-36, in a league battle.