For the first time this season, Calumet New Tech will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will face off against Hammond Bishop Noll at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Tuesday, Calumet New Tech came up short against Victory Christian Academy and fell 75-67. The defeat continues a trend for the Warriors in their meetings with the Lions: they've now lost three in a row.
Despite the loss, Calumet New Tech got top-tier performance from Johnnie Hudson, who went 18-for-27 on his way to 40 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaden Campbell, who almost dropped a double-double with ten points and nine boards.
Meanwhile, Hammond Bishop Noll earned a 61-48 win over Hammond Morton on Friday. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Governors recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Hammond Bishop Noll's win came from a few key players Calumet New Tech will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Maddux Laurincik, who shot 71% from the field to rack up 18 points and five rebounds. Those 18 points gave him a new career-high. Jaray Walker was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Calumet New Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Calumet New Tech skirted past Hammond Bishop Noll 61-59 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Calumet New Tech since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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