Hammond had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 61-54 to the Central Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tornadoes of the 62-48 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Hammond lost, don't look at Terran Perry. Despite the final result, he went 8-for-18 en route to 24 points. Another player making a difference was Zaylin Elzy, who posted nine points and three steals.
Central has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coming up, Hammond will head out on the road to take on Benjamin Franklin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sumner at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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