Indiana High School Basketball - Hammond Central nips Marquette Catholic
December 4, 2023: Hammond, IN 46320 Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Hammond Central Wolves (Hammond, IN) and the visiting Marquette Catholic Blazers (Michigan City, IN), saw Hammond Central's basketball squad hold off Marquette Catholic by a tally of 55-53.
With the victory, Hammond Central improves its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Wolves host Highland (Highland, IN) to play the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 5. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 4-3. Highland won 49-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Illiana Christian (Dyer, IN)
Next up, the Blazers play the South Bend St. Joseph Indians (South Bend, IN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 7. Marquette Catholic will attempt to improve on its 8-1 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 58-30 non-league loss to NorthWood (Nappanee, IN).