Hammond Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 71-69 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hammond Morton Governors. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Governors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
| 01/17/25 vs Hammond Morton | 3 |
| 01/11/25 @ Crown Point | 3 |
| 01/07/25 vs East Chicago Central | 3 |
| 12/21/24 vs Thornton | 2 |
| 12/20/24 @ 21st Century Charter | 3 |
Gregory Dotson and Marcus Browder certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Dotson went 9 of 12 on his way to 23 points, while Browder went 6 for 13 en route to 18 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Browder is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last 18 games he's played dating back to last season. Isaiah Whitehead was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Hammond Morton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Michael Woods, who went 8 of 14 on his way to 21 points along with five assists and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Dashawn Woods, who went 9 for 13 en route to 23 points.
Hammond Central's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Hammond Morton, their win bumped their record up to 5-9.
Hammond Central didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 66-51 victory against Thornton Fractional North on the 23rd. Hammond Morton has also already played their next contest, a 62-51 defeat against Gary West Side on the 23rd.
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