Tri-Township was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell 39-31 to the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks. The Tigers lost against the Hawks in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 76-46 score last time.
Tri-Township's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cody Vernich, who went 5-for-12 en route to 14 points. That's the most points Vernich has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Hector Osornio, who scored eight points and five steals.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech was led to victory by Jaden Starkey and Jeffery Patton. Starkey went 8-for-11 to rack up 16 points along with six rebounds and three steals, while Patton put up 17 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. Starkey has become a key player for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least 15 points, but 6-14 otherwise.
Tri-Township's defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, their record is now 8-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tri-Township will head out to challenge South Newton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, they are taking a road trip to square off against Calumet New Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is facing Calumet New Tech at the right time seeing as Calumet New Tech is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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