Hammond Central extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-9. They had to suffer through a 42-0 loss at the hands of the Hanover Central Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 293rd, while the Wildcats are ranked 122nd).
Jackquell Jackson threw for 64 yards on three of 15 attempts. Zierre Taylor was his top target, picking up 37 receiving yards. On the ground, Jimmy West rushed for 42 yards.
As for Hanover Central, their record is now 4-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 20 points or more this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Ben Baswell and Isaiah Buikema. Baswell rushed for 121 yards and two TDs on only 11 carries while Buikema rushed for 80 yards and a pair of scores. Buikema also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Hanover Central is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-5 otherwise.
Hammond Central and Hanover Central are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. After each having a week off, the Wolves and Munster will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st. As for Hanover Central, they will face off against Lowell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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