Two dominant guards in Jordan Steele and Ecrin Mart are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Highland Trojans will square off against the Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Highland is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 44-22 margin over Gary West Side. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Trojans have posted since December 17, 2024.
Meanwhile, Hammond Bishop Noll entered their tilt with Whiting on Saturday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They enjoyed a cozy 62-46 victory over the Oilers. The Warriors pushed the score to 57-30 by the end of the third, a deficit the Oilers cut but never quite recovered from.
Highland better keep an eye on Mart. She was instrumental in Hammond Bishop Noll's win, going 8 of 17 on her way to 17 points and seven steals. Mart has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Hamer, who posted 11 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Hammond Bishop Noll is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-13 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.7 points per game. As for Highland, their win bumped their record up to 12-10.
Everything came up roses for Highland against Hammond Bishop Noll when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 53-23 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Highland 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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