Louisiana High School Basketball - Hammond nips Independence
December 13, 2024: Independence, LA 70443 The crowd at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hammond Tornadoes (Hammond, LA) and the host Independence Tigers (Independence, LA), observed Hammond's basketball team edge Independence by a score of 59-58.
The Tornadoes (7-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Denham Springs (Denham Springs, LA). The Yellowjackets come into the non-league challenge with a 10-0 record. In their last challenge, Denham Springs edged French Settlement (French Settlement, LA), 78-40, in a non-league challenge.
In their next game, the Tigers battle the Moss Point Tigers (Moss Point, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 14. Independence will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 48-39 non-league win over Bryant (Irvington, AL).