The Calumet New Tech Warriors will take on the Bowman Academy Eagles at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Calumet New Tech is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 18th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They were dealt a 62-21 loss at the hands of Calumet Christian.
Despite their defeat, Calumet New Tech saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jniya Campbell, who posted seven points, was perhaps the best of all. Layla Washington was another key player, earning six points plus two blocks.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bowman Academy). They escaped with a win on Thursday against Gary West Side by the margin of a single free throw, 46-45. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Calumet New Tech's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Bowman Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Calumet New Tech was taken down by Bowman Academy 46-19 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Calumet New Tech was down 30-4.
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