Two dominant guards in Marcus Browder and Khalel Johnson are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Hammond Central Wolves will be playing at home against the Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Hammond Central turned things around against Thornton Fractional North on Thursday. They strolled past the Meteors with points to spare, taking the game 66-51.
| 01/23/25 @ Thornton Fractional North | 30 |
| 01/17/25 vs Hammond Morton | 18 |
| 01/11/25 @ Crown Point | 26 |
| 01/07/25 vs East Chicago Central | 27 |
| 12/21/24 vs Thornton | 19 |
Browder was his usual excellent self, going 14 for 20 en route to 30 points along with five boards and three steals. His evening made it 11 games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Gregory Dotson was another key player, going 5 of 9 on his way to 13 points in addition to 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 Bishop Noll fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They came out on top against Illiana Christian by a score of 61-48 on Thursday.
Hammond Bishop Noll's win bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Hammond Central, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
Hammond Central came up short against Hammond Bishop Noll in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 66-57. Will Hammond Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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