Football Preview: East Chicago Central Cardinals vs. Hammond Central Wolves
East Chicago Central is 0-3 against Hammond Central since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The East Chicago Central Cardinals will head out on the road to take on the Hammond Central Wolves at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
East Chicago Central is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They fell 19-6 to Lake Station Edison.
Meanwhile, a win for Hammond Central just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against Hammond Morton, falling 42-14. The Wolves haven't had much luck with the Governors recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Hammond Central might have lost, but man, Davion Terry was a machine: he rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hammond Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
East Chicago Central's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Hammond Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
East Chicago Central took a serious blow against Hammond Central in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 44-6. Can East Chicago Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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