The Hammond Morton Governors will face off against the Portage Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, Hammond Morton ended up a good deal behind Crown Point and lost 76-57. While losing is never fun, the Governors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 224th, while the Bulldogs are ranked seventh).
Meanwhile, Portage's contest on Tuesday was close up to the half, which is when they kicked things up a notch. They took their matchup with ease, bagging an 81-49 victory over Hebron. The Indians have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 21 points or more this season.
Portage pushed their record up to 17-5 with the win, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.9 points over those games. As for Hammond Morton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Hammond Morton ended up a good deal behind Portage in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, losing 80-63. Will Hammond Morton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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