Hammond unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes on Monday, falling 83-14. The Skyhawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-10.
Dutch Fork got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Aaliyah Lee out in front who went 8 for 14 en route to 18 points plus five assists. That's the most assists Lee has posted since back in December of 2023. Jamia Gerald was another key player, earning nine points plus seven assists and six rebounds.
Hammond will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on James Island at 12:30 p.m. on December 7th. Dutch Fork has already played their next game, a 72-62 victory against Heathwood Hall Episcopal on the 26th.
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