The Hammond Skyhawks will take on the Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Hammond is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Gray Collegiate Academy just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 60-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of the War Eagles. The contest marked the Skyhawks' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Heathwood Hall Episcopal, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 68-27 win over Hilton Head Christian Academy. With the Highlanders ahead 37-14 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal's win came from a few key players Hammond will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kamauri Hunter, who posted ten points and eight assists. Another player making a difference was Tristen McCleary, who went 5 of 6 on his way to 12 points and five rebounds.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in eight consecutive contests.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.8 points per game. As for Hammond, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
Hammond strolled past Heathwood Hall Episcopal in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 by a score of 63-49. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Heathwood Hall Episcopal's Nic Nichols, who went 7 for 13 en route to 21 points and five boards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Hammond still be able to contain Nichols? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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