Basketball Game Preview: Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks vs. Culver Academies Eagles

It'll be Battle of the Birds when the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks challenge the Culver Academies Eagles at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday...

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech came up short against Washington Township on Tuesday, falling 56-35.

Despite the loss, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jeffery Patton almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine boards.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Culver Academies, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They pulled ahead with a 38-37 photo finish over Lake Central on Friday.

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Culver Academies, they now have a winning record of 2-1.