Calumet New Tech and Gary West Side squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Calumet New Tech had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Gary West Side Cougars, falling 72-38. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 323rd, while the Cougars are ranked 73rd).
Johnny Hudson
| 03/07/25 vs Gary West Side | 16 |
| 02/28/25 vs Highland | 15 |
| 02/25/25 vs Hammond Academy of Science & Tech | 16 |
| 02/21/25 vs Hammond Central | 21 |
| 02/18/25 @ Boone Grove | 23 |
When it comes to explaining why Calumet New Tech lost, don't look at Johnny Hudson. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. Hudson's big performance that evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Javon Lawerence was another key player, putting up six points along with ten boards and three blocks.
Even though they lost, Calumet New Tech smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in six consecutive matches.
Calumet New Tech has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-14 record this season. Gary West Side is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season.
Calumet New Tech does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gary West Side, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 64-53 loss against East Chicago Central on the 8th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
