Hanover Central never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Hammond Central on Friday. They put the hurt on the Hammond Central Wolves with a sharp 48-26 win. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 20 points or more this season.
Caiden Verrett was his usual excellent self, rushing for 134 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also picking up 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Tommy Bonner, who threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt.
Despite the loss, Hammond Central still got an impressive performance from Davion Terry, who rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry, and also threw for two yards and a touchdown. Terry's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 171 rushing yards dating back to last season. Travon McCullough was in the mix too, providing Hammond Central with two touchdowns.
Hanover Central pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Hammond Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats takes on East Chicago Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hanover Central is facing East Chicago Central at the right time seeing as East Chicago Central is stuck on a five-game losing streak. After each having a week off, Hammond Central and Merrillville will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st. Merrillville will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Hammond Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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