The Hammond Morton Governors will venture away from home to take on the Hobart Brickies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Hammond Morton 11.6, Hobart 14) so any points scored will be well earned.
Hobart will square off against a team with plenty of momentum: Hammond Morton extended their winning streak to three on Friday. The Governors took their game with ease, bagging a 76-0 victory over Hammond Central. Given the Governors' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 90th, while the Wolves are ranked 299th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ameer Daniels
| 09/05/25 vs Shepard | 105 |
| 10/03/25 vs Hammond Central | 104 |
| 08/22/25 vs Portage | 104 |
| 08/29/25 @ Chesterton | 100 |
| 09/12/25 @ Byron Center | 83 |
Hammond Morton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Amari Price, who threw for 160 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. The Governors also got help from Ameer Daniels, who showed off his sure hands for 104 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Hobart gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They strolled past Hanover Central with points to spare, taking the game 42-23.
Hammond Morton better keep an eye on Aleks Tatum. He was instrumental in Hobart's win, rushing for 105 yards and three scores, while also throwing for 157 yards and one TD. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Tatum a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Miles White, who rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown on only five carries.
Hobart was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hanover Central only rushed for 121.
Hobart didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Bryce Tolliver and Nathan Sobczynski. Sobczynski got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Hammond Morton's record is now 5-2. As for Hobart, their record now sits at an identical 5-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Hammond Morton has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 157.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hobart struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 189.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Hammond Morton came out on top in a nail-biter against Hobart when the teams last played back in October of 2024, sneaking past 61-58. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Governors since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
