Football Recap: Hammond Morton Governors vs. Calumet New Tech Warriors
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Byron Center, Hammond Morton was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 52-0 win over the Calumet New Tech Warriors. The Governors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hammond Morton was led to victory by Dashawn Woods and Holland Harris. Woods gained 175 total yards and two touchdowns, while Harris threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes. Martel Kelly helped Harris out on the ground, rushing for 51 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, while also picking up 31 receiving yards.
Hammond Morton's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jalen Arnold and Freddy Brown. Arnold is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 13 games he's played dating back to last season. Hammond Morton got some further help from Josiah Cross: he made 13 total tackles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hammond Morton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 216 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Hammond Morton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Calumet New Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hammond Morton will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Hammond Central at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. As for Calumet New Tech, they are taking a road trip to challenge Whiting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
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