The Hammond Central Wolves will challenge the Little Village Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Hammond Central took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They came out on top against Bowman Academy by a score of 55-44. The Wolves' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hammond Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cylin Pointer, who posted 19 points. That's the most points Pointer has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Zierre Taylor, who went 7-for-11 en route to 16 points.
Meanwhile, Little Village beat Wells 58-45 on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Phoenix.
Hammond Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Little Village, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
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