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| 12/06/24 - Home | 64-36 W |
| 12/01/23 - Away | 67-50 W |
| 02/18/21 - Home | 64-32 W |
Highland has gone a perfect 3-0 against Hammond Academy of Science & Tech recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Trojans will head out to square off against the Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Highland had taken River Forest down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Tuesday. The Trojans took a 51-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ingots. While the Trojans didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Ingots 14-8 in the first quarter.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Justin Slaven, who went 7-for-15 en route to 17 points and five boards. Cameron Katz was another key player, shooting 43% from the field on his way to 17 points.
Meanwhile, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech played a tough contest on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 68-15 loss at the hands of Lighthouse College Prep Academy. The Hawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-8.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech fell to 2-1. As for Highland, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Everything came up roses for Highland against Hammond Academy of Science & Tech in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 64-36 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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