Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is 0-3 against Highland since February of 2021 but things could change on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Hawks will get right back to it and host the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They were beaten by Lighthouse College Prep Academy 68-15. The loss put an end to the Hawks' undefeated start to the season.
Highland had taken River Forest down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Tuesday. The Trojans fell 51-46 to the Ingots. The loss put an end to the Trojans' undefeated start to the season.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech will need to focus on slowing down Justin Slaven, one of several Highland players who made an impact when they last played. He went 7-for-15 to rack up 17 points and five boards. Cameron Katz was another key player, shooting 43% from the field on his way to 17 points.
Having lost for the first time this season, Highland fell to 2-1. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech was taken down by Highland 64-36 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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