Basketball Game Preview: Gary West Side Cougars vs. Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors

The Gary West Side Cougars will square off against the Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Gary West Side will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.

Last Thursday, Gary West Side beat Lowell 54-43.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hammond Bishop Noll). They breezed by Lake Station Edison to the tune of 79-49 on Thursday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Warriors as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Gary West Side has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.7 points per game. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-9.

Gary West Side lost to Hammond Bishop Noll at home by a decisive 57-41 margin when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Gary West Side have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.