Hammond Tornadoes (Hammond, LA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Pine Raiders (Franklinton, LA), 55-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hammond advances its record to 18-9 on the year. The Tornadoes host Jefferson RISE Charter (Harvey, LA) to face the in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 18. The enter the match with a record of 10-18. Jefferson RISE Charter won 78-26 in their recent league match against Fisher (Lafitte, LA)

The Raiders now own a 17-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Albany for a 3A District 8 match on Saturday, February 15. Pine will face a Hornets squad coming off a 53-40 league win over Springfield (Springfield, LA). The Hornets record now stands at 33-11.