Even though the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks have not done well against the Tri-Township Tigers recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech breezed by the Tigers on the road to the tune of 74-46. For Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, this counts as revenge for the 51-28 defeat the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2023.
Jermaine Bartlett continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 31 points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was Rordrick Quinn, who scored 12 points along with five steals.
When it comes to explaining why Tri-Township lost, one person who can't be blamed is Dillon Stewart. Despite the final result, he scored eight points along with 13 rebounds and two steals. Stewart is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Blain Rust was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with two steals.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Tri-Township, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech will head out on the road to challenge the Ingots at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Indiana (River Forest is ranked 399th, while the Hawks are ranked 389th). As for Tri-Township, they will play host again and welcome the Rebels, where tip off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. South Newton is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
