Hammond Academy of Science & Tech hasn't had much luck against DeMotte Christian recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks will venture away from home to face off against the DeMotte Christian Knights at 7:00 p.m.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech lost 56-35 to Washington Township last Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 212th, while the Senators are ranked 105th).
Despite the loss, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jeffery Patton almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine boards.
Meanwhile, DeMotte Christian didn't have too much trouble with North Newton on Saturday as they won 50-32.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech better focus on containing Tony Bos and Tanyon Bakker as the pair were huge in DeMotte Christian's win. Bos went 9 of 14 on his way to 22 points and eight rebounds, while Bakker went 5 of 12 on his way to 11 points and seven steals. The contest was Bos' fourth in a row with at least ten points.
DeMotte Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Newton only posted six assists.
The win got DeMotte Christian back to even at 2-2. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 24.2 boards per game. However, it's not like DeMotte Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 25.8 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech suffered a grim 63-43 defeat to DeMotte Christian in their previous meeting back in February. Can Hammond Academy of Science & Tech avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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