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The Portage (IN) varsity basketball team won Saturday's home non-conference game against Hammond Central (Hammond, IN) by a score of 49-43.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Hammond Central71512943
Portage1214101349
Final score provided by J. Hazzard.
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Game Stats

Hammond Central

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals1614316404049
1Cylin Pointer (Jr)2911485069
2Marcus Browder (Sr)32156154047
3Gregory Dotson (Sr)3212475764
4Zierre Taylor (Jr)152142525
5Semaj Davis (Jr)11311100150
11I. Whitehead (Jr)2200500
23Naeem Pete (Sr)18000
33Derwin Hawkins (Sr)2000
Portage

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals1564920454450
3O'mari Evans (Sr)304171414
5Daylon Powell (Sr)800200
14Sam Wellman (Sr)307356070
15Michael Wellman (Sr)29177125863
20Garrett Clark (Sr)30125105060
24Bryce Kobe (Fr)1700300
50Me’trell Harbin (Jr)129466775
Hammond Central

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals1614372232485091850
1Cylin Pointer (Jr)2911374302011100
2Marcus Browder (Sr)3215263312504944
3Gregory Dotson (Sr)3212133334753475
4Zierre Taylor (Jr)1520100001333
5Semaj Davis (Jr)11311100000000
11I. Whitehead (Jr)220040000010
23Naeem Pete (Sr)180000000000
33Derwin Hawkins (Sr)20000000000
Portage

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals15649518284850152756
3O'mari Evans (Sr)304030221001425
5Daylon Powell (Sr)80000000020
14Sam Wellman (Sr)30712500002367
15Michael Wellman (Sr)2917142524506875
20Garrett Clark (Sr)301224500003650
24Bryce Kobe (Fr)170030000000
50Me’trell Harbin (Jr)12912500203475
Hammond Central

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals161435162114931420
1Cylin Pointer (Jr)291110110105
2Marcus Browder (Sr)3215191033144
3Gregory Dotson (Sr)321212323023
4Zierre Taylor (Jr)15201120021
5Semaj Davis (Jr)11302201122
11I. Whitehead (Jr)22010162011
23Naeem Pete (Sr)18012300034
33Derwin Hawkins (Sr)2000000000
Portage

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals156495232816321410
3O'mari Evans (Sr)30401110030
5Daylon Powell (Sr)8013410000
14Sam Wellman (Sr)3070101041040
15Michael Wellman (Sr)291731411003
20Garrett Clark (Sr)301214561133
24Bryce Kobe (Fr)17001110024
50Me’trell Harbin (Jr)12903320120
Hammond Central

Misc Totals

#Athlete NameAst:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFChrDeflTF
Team Totals1.000.640.450.150130
1Cylin Pointer (Jr)1.000.000.000.20040
2Marcus Browder (Sr)0.750.750.750.25030
3Gregory Dotson (Sr)1.001.501.000.00030
4Zierre Taylor (Jr)1.000.000.000.00010
5Semaj Davis (Jr)0.000.500.500.50010
11I. Whitehead (Jr)6.002.002.000.00000
23Naeem Pete (Sr)0.000.000.000.00010
Portage

Misc Totals

#Athlete NameAst:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFChrDeflTF
Team Totals1.140.210.300.200
3O'mari Evans (Sr)0.330.000.000.000
5Daylon Powell (Sr)1.000.000.000.000
14Sam Wellman (Sr)1.000.251.000.000
15Michael Wellman (Sr)1.001.000.330.000
20Garrett Clark (Sr)2.000.330.330.330
24Bryce Kobe (Fr)0.500.000.000.000
50Me’trell Harbin (Jr)1.000.000.001.000

Game Story

Indiana High School Basketball - Hammond Central can't get by Portage

December 7, 2024: Portage, IN 46368

The Hammond Central Wolves basketball squad (Hammond, IN), was nudged 49-43 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Portage Indians (Portage, IN)

With the victory, Portage advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Indians travel to Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (Fort Wayne, IN) to meet the Knights in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 14. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.

In their next game, the Wolves battle the Bloom Blazing Trojan (Chicago Heights, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 10. Hammond Central will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Blazing Trojan come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 64-38 non-league win over Joliet Central (Joliet, IL).

James HazzardIndians Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    5 - 9 The scorer has checked in. Hammond Central 5, Portage 9
    Posted @ 2:40p
  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 2:40p
  3. 5 - 12

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 5, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:42p
  4. 7 - 12

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central1st Quarter
    Hammond Central - #2 Marcus Browder makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 7, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:42p
  5. 7 - 12

    Timeout Alert

    Portage1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Timeout Portage. Hammond Central 7, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:43p
  6. 7 - 12

    Foul Alert

    Portage1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Portage - #15 Michael Wellman. Hammond Central 7, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:44p
  7. 7 - 12

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Hammond Central - #23 Naeem Pete. Hammond Central 7, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:45p
  8. 7 - 12

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Hammond Central 7, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:47p
  9. 7 - 12

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #3 Gregory Dotson. Hammond Central 7, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:48p
  10. 7 - 12

    Foul Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #24 Bryce Kobe. Hammond Central 7, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:49p
  11. 7 - 12

    Foul Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #20 Garrett Clark. Hammond Central 7, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:50p
  12. 8 - 12

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #2 Marcus Browder makes a Free Throw. Hammond Central 8, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:51p
  13. 8 - 12

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #2 Marcus Browder. Hammond Central 8, Portage 12
    Posted @ 2:52p
  14. 8 - 13

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a Free Throw. Hammond Central 8, Portage 13
    Posted @ 2:52p
  15. 8 - 15

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #50 Me’trell Harbin makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 8, Portage 15
    Posted @ 2:53p
  16. 8 - 15

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #1 Cylin Pointer. Hammond Central 8, Portage 15
    Posted @ 2:54p
  17. 8 - 15

    Timeout Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Timeout Hammond Central. Hammond Central 8, Portage 15
    Posted @ 2:55p
  18. 11 - 15

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #1 Cylin Pointer makes a 3pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 11, Portage 15
    Posted @ 2:57p
  19. 11 - 18

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 3pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 11, Portage 18
    Posted @ 2:57p
  20. 13 - 18

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #1 Cylin Pointer makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 13, Portage 18
    Posted @ 2:57p
  21. 13 - 20

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #50 Me’trell Harbin makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 13, Portage 20
    Posted @ 2:58p
  22. 16 - 20

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #5 Semaj Davis makes a 3pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 16, Portage 20
    Posted @ 2:59p
  23. 16 - 22

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 16, Portage 22
    Posted @ 3p
  24. 18 - 22

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #3 Gregory Dotson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 18, Portage 22
    Posted @ 3:02p
  25. 18 - 24

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 18, Portage 24
    Posted @ 3:02p
  26. 18 - 24

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Hammond Central - #5 Semaj Davis. Hammond Central 18, Portage 24
    Posted @ 3:02p
  27. 20 - 24

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #2 Marcus Browder makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 20, Portage 24
    Posted @ 3:03p
  28. 20 - 26

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 20, Portage 26
    Posted @ 3:03p
  29. 22 - 26

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central2nd Quarter
    Hammond Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 22, Portage 26
    Posted @ 3:03p
  30. 22 - 26

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Hammond Central 22, Portage 26
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 3:03p
  31. 22 - 26

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage's ball.
    Posted @ 3:14p
  32. 22 - 26

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #3 Gregory Dotson. Hammond Central 22, Portage 26
    Posted @ 3:15p
  33. 22 - 26

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #4 Zierre Taylor. Hammond Central 22, Portage 26
    Posted @ 3:16p
  34. 22 - 28

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 22, Portage 28
    Posted @ 3:16p
  35. 24 - 28

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #2 Marcus Browder makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 24, Portage 28
    Posted @ 3:16p
  36. 24 - 31

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 3pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 24, Portage 31
    Posted @ 3:17p
  37. 27 - 31

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #2 Marcus Browder makes a 3pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 27, Portage 31
    Posted @ 3:17p
  38. 27 - 31

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #3 Gregory Dotson. Hammond Central 27, Portage 31
    Posted @ 3:18p
  39. 27 - 31

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #2 Marcus Browder. Hammond Central 27, Portage 31
    Posted @ 3:18p
  40. 27 - 33

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 27, Portage 33
    Posted @ 3:18p
  41. 27 - 36

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 27, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:21p
  42. 27 - 36

    Timeout Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Timeout Hammond Central. Hammond Central 27, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:21p
  43. 27 - 36

    Foul Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #20 Garrett Clark. Hammond Central 27, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:24p
  44. 30 - 36

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #2 Marcus Browder makes a 3pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 30, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:24p
  45. 33 - 36

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #1 Cylin Pointer makes a 3pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 33, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:25p
  46. 33 - 36

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #23 Naeem Pete. Hammond Central 33, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:26p
  47. 33 - 36

    Foul Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Portage - #24 Bryce Kobe. Hammond Central 33, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:27p
  48. 34 - 36

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central3rd Quarter
    Hammond Central - #3 Gregory Dotson makes a Free Throw. Hammond Central 34, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:27p
  49. 34 - 36

    Foul Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Portage - #20 Garrett Clark. Hammond Central 34, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:28p
  50. 34 - 36

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Hammond Central 34, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:29p
  51. 36 - 36

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter
    Hammond Central - #11 Isaiah Whitehead makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 36, Portage 36
    Posted @ 3:31p
  52. 36 - 38

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 36, Portage 38
    Posted @ 3:33p
  53. 36 - 38

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #3 Gregory Dotson. Hammond Central 36, Portage 38
    Posted @ 3:33p
  54. 36 - 39

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a Free Throw. Hammond Central 36, Portage 39
    Posted @ 3:33p
  55. 36 - 39

    Foul Alert

    Portage4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #24 Bryce Kobe. Hammond Central 36, Portage 39
    Posted @ 3:34p
  56. 36 - 39

    Foul Alert

    Portage4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #24 Bryce Kobe. Hammond Central 36, Portage 39
    Posted @ 3:34p
  57. 39 - 39

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter
    Hammond Central - #1 Cylin Pointer makes a 3pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 39, Portage 39
    Posted @ 3:34p
  58. 39 - 41

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 39, Portage 41
    Posted @ 3:35p
  59. 41 - 41

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter
    Hammond Central - #3 Gregory Dotson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 41, Portage 41
    Posted @ 3:35p
  60. 41 - 41

    Timeout Alert

    Portage4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Timeout Portage. Hammond Central 41, Portage 41
    Posted @ 3:35p
  61. 41 - 41

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #23 Naeem Pete. Hammond Central 41, Portage 41
    Posted @ 3:38p
  62. 41 - 43

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 41, Portage 43
    Posted @ 3:38p
  63. 41 - 43

    Timeout Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Timeout Hammond Central. Hammond Central 41, Portage 43
    Posted @ 3:39p
  64. 41 - 45

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 41, Portage 45
    Posted @ 3:41p
  65. 41 - 45

    Timeout Alert

    Portage4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Timeout Portage. Hammond Central 41, Portage 45
    Posted @ 3:42p
  66. 41 - 45

    Timeout Alert

    Portage4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Timeout Portage. Hammond Central 41, Portage 45
    Posted @ 3:43p
  67. 41 - 45

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Hammond Central - #1 Cylin Pointer. Hammond Central 41, Portage 45
    Posted @ 3:45p
  68. 41 - 47

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Hammond Central 41, Portage 47
    Posted @ 3:45p
  69. 41 - 47

    Foul Alert

    Portage4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Portage - #15 Michael Wellman. Hammond Central 41, Portage 47
    Posted @ 3:46p
  70. 42 - 47

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter
    Hammond Central - #3 Gregory Dotson makes a Free Throw. Hammond Central 42, Portage 47
    Posted @ 3:46p
  71. 43 - 47

    Score Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter
    Hammond Central - #3 Gregory Dotson makes a Free Throw. Hammond Central 43, Portage 47
    Posted @ 3:46p
  72. 43 - 47

    Timeout Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter Under a minute
    Timeout Hammond Central. Hammond Central 43, Portage 47
    Posted @ 3:48p
  73. 43 - 47

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Hammond Central - #1 Cylin Pointer. Hammond Central 43, Portage 47
    Posted @ 3:49p
  74. 43 - 47

    Foul Alert

    Hammond Central4th Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Hammond Central - #11 Isaiah Whitehead. Hammond Central 43, Portage 47
    Posted @ 3:50p
  75. 43 - 48

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a Free Throw. Hammond Central 43, Portage 48
    Posted @ 3:50p
  76. 43 - 49

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a Free Throw. Hammond Central 43, Portage 49
    Posted @ 3:50p
  77. 43 - 49

    End of Game

    Final
    Hammond Central 43, Portage 49
    Posted @ 3:51p

Players of the Game

Hammond Central (24-25)

Congratulations to #2 Marcus Browder for being selected the Hammond Central Basketball Player of the Game.

Portage (24-25)

Congratulations to #20 Garrett Clark for being selected the Portage Basketball Player of the Game.

HCHS @ Portage Basketball Game Info

Sat., Dec. 7, 2024 @ 1:30p
The Portage (IN) varsity basketball team won Saturday's home non-conference game against Hammond Central (Hammond, IN) by a score of 49-43.

Scoretracker Providers

James HazzardIndians Reporter

Rankings & Records

Hammond Central (24-25)

INClass
15862
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
9-150-34-73-62-2.375.0001,4181,487

Portage (24-25)

INClass
3017
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
20-66-110-05-35-3.769.8571,6781,313

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1OT2Final
Hammond Central
12.215.216.714.5--59.1
Portage
14.814.618.117.67.010.064.5

Team Stat Comparison

Hammond CentralPortage
59.4Points Per Game64.2
22.8Rebounds Per Game29.1
13.8Assists Per Game14.5
9.5Steals Per Game5.5
1.9Blocks Per Game2.7

Team Leaders

Hammond CentralPortageNational Avg.
#2 Marcus Browder22.0Points Per Game#15 Michael Wellman14.74.9
#2 Marcus Browder6.2Rebounds Per Game#14 Sam Wellman5.22.6
#2 Marcus Browder4.0Assists Per Game#20 Garrett Clark3.81.0
#2 Marcus Browder3.4Steals Per Game#3 O'mari Evans1.50.8
#23 Naeem Pete0.7Blocks Per Game#50 Me’trell Harbin0.60.2

Record Breakdown

Hammond Central (24-25)

Portage (24-25)

9-15
Overall
20-6
0-3
League
8-1
7-9
Non-League
8-3
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
1-8
Common Opponent
9-3
4-7
Home
10-0
3-6
Away
5-3
2-2
Neutral
5-3
0-1
Playoff
2-1
5-12
In-State
20-6
4-3
Out-of-State
0-0