Even though the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks scored an imposing 55 points on Tuesday, the Calumet Christian Patriots still came out on top. Calumet Christian took their matchup against Hammond Academy of Science & Tech 64-55. The win made it back-to-back wins for Calumet Christian.
Calumet Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brad Nymeyer out in front who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kolton Foutz, who scored 13 points along with three steals.
Jermaine Bartlett and Jalil Powell certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Bartlett almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds, while Powell scored 16 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Powell has scored all season. Jeffrey Patton was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with five rebounds.
Calumet Christian pushed their record up to 17-18 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Admittedly, the team didn't face the toughest opposition across those games, namely Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, Portage Christian, and Hammond Academy of Science & Tech. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-13.
Calumet Christian will face off against Westlake Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Calumet Christian is facing Westlake Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Westlake Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Portage Christian at 6:30 p.m. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is facing Portage Christian at the right time seeing as Portage Christian is stuck on a 22-game losing streak.
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