There's no place like home for Hammond Morton, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They put the hurt on the Shepard Astros with a sharp 42-20 victory on Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Governors' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 152nd in Indiana, while the Astros are ranked 312th in Illinois).
Hammond Morton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Amari Price led the charge by throwing for 133 yards and one TD, while also punching in one rushing score. Ameer Daniels was another key receiver, picking up 105 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Hammond Morton now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Shepard, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hammond Morton will head out to take on Byron Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Shepard, they will venture away from home to square off against Oak Lawn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Astros their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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