Hammond Academy of Science & Tech lost against Washington Township back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks came up short against the Washington Township Senators, falling 56-35.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Kalnynas, who went 5 for 7 on his way to 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeffery Patton, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine boards.
Washington Township's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kyle Banker led the charge by putting up 12 points in addition to five assists and three steals. Another player making a difference was Connor Parks, who posted 14 points and three steals.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Washington Township, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. It'll be Battle of the Birds when the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks duke it out with the Culver Academies Eagles at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Washington Township, they will face off against Chesterton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Washington Township is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 73.2 points per game this season.
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