The Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks lost against the Kouts Mustangs & Fillies back in March of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech fell 58-49 to Kouts. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has not had much luck with Kouts recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Hammond Academy of Science & Tech lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jermaine Bartlett. Despite the final result, he scored 19 points. The matchup was Bartlett's seventh in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jalil Powell, who scored nine points.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has not been sharp recently, as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Kouts, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-6.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech will head out on the road to face off against Portage Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Portage Christian is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Kouts, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Washington Township at 7:00 p.m.
