Hammond was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 29-23 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cardinal Newman Cardinals. The Skyhawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cardinals earlier this season, when they won 42-38.
Cardinal Newman found their leader in sophomore Zaria Thompson, who posted eight points and ten boards. What's more, Thompson also racked up two steals, the most she's had since back in February of 2024.
Hammond's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Cardinal Newman, their win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-14.
Hammond didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 73-32 loss against Heathwood Hall Episcopal on the 7th. As for Cardinal Newman, they have also already played their next contest, a 45-40 defeat against Northside Christian Academy on the 6th.
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