Hammond Central and Valparaiso squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Hammond Central had to settle for second. The match between them and the Valparaiso Vikings didn't end well, with the Hammond Central Wolves falling 55-37. The Wolves were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 49-46.
Hammond Central's loss came despite strong showings from Indiah Hutchinson and Valencia Miller. Hutchinson posted 13 points and six boards, while Miller scored 13 points.
Valparaiso got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lillian Barnes out in front who almost dropped a triple-double with 14 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. Barnes has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Delilah Kincaid was another key player, going 6-for-9 on her way to 18 points and seven boards.
Hammond Central's loss dropped their record down to 20-4. As for Valparaiso, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-7.
Hammond Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Valparaiso, they will take on Hamilton Southeastern at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hamilton Southeastern will roll in looking for their 26th straight win, something Valparaiso surely won't give up without a fight.
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