Hammond Central put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They strolled past the Washington Township Senators with points to spare, taking the game 53-37. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Wolves also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2023.
Hammond Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Indiah Hutchinson led the charge by going 8 for 17 en route to 19 points plus six rebounds and four steals. What's more, Hutchinson also racked up four assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Ciyah Thomas, who earned 16 points plus eight steals and five rebounds.
Hammond Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Several Senators players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Gracie Little, who scored nine points along with six assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Clair Klinger, who had 16 points.
Hammond Central pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Washington Township, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hammond Central will take on Crown Point at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Washington Township, they will face off against Wheeler at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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