The Hammond Morton Governors will head out to take on the Hammond Central Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hammond Central took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Hammond Morton, who comes in off a win.
Hammond Morton's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last Friday. They claimed a resounding 52-0 win over Calumet New Tech on the road. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Governors as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Hammond Morton relied on the efforts of Dashawn Woods, who gained 175 total yards and two touchdowns, and Holland Harris, who threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes. Martel Kelly helped Harris out on the ground, rushing for 51 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, while also picking up 31 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 34 points the game before, Hammond Central was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They had to suffer through a 44-6 loss at the hands of Andrew. The Wolves were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-0.
Hammond Morton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Hammond Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Hammond Morton against Hammond Central in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 52-6 victory. Will Hammond Morton repeat their success, or does Hammond Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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