Two dominant guards in Khalel Johnson and Marcus Browder are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors will head out to square off against the Hammond Central Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Hammond Bishop Noll is coming into the game on the come-up as their season has now been buoyed by two straight victories. They walked away with a 61-48 win over Illiana Christian on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Hammond Central came into Thursday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Thornton Fractional North with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 66-51.
Hammond Bishop Noll better keep an eye on Browder. He was instrumental in Hammond Central's win, going 14 of 20 en route to 30 points in addition to five boards and three steals. Browder's evening made it 11 games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Gregory Dotson, who went 5 for 9 on his way to 13 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Hammond Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Hammond Central's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, their win bumped their record up to 6-11.
Hammond Bishop Noll beat Hammond Central 66-57 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Browder, who posted 24 points and three steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Hammond Bishop Noll still be able to contain Browder? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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