The East Chicago Central Cardinals routed the host Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks basketball team by a final score of 88-47 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cardinals face the 21st Century Charter COUGARS (Gary, IN) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 20. East Chicago Central will attempt to move on its 4-8 season record. The COUGARS enter the game with a 13-4 record after their 48-43 non-league win over La Lumiere Blue (La Porte, IN).

With the defeat, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech moves to 2-7 on the year. The Hawks travel to Heritage Christian (Dyer, IN) to face the Defenders in a South Shore game on Tuesday, January 17. The Defenders enter the game with a record of 10-8. Heritage Christian lost 48-36 in their recent non-league game against Families of Faith Christian Academy (Channahon, IL)