BOYS BASKETBALL Hammond Central VS. East Chicago Central 2026

FINAL SCORE: 65-60 East Chicago.

TOP SCORERS:

Hammond Central: Cylin Pointer (24 Points)

East Chicago: Mekhi Gillis (15 points)

Two East Chicago seniors were honored during halftime due to their service in athletics and were presented with their jerseys displayed in a frame. Derion Morris for football and Adrian Acosta for tennis were the two athletes honored. A big congratulations to the two on their hard work and service to East Chicago Central!

“We’re learning every game. We’re just trying to up the pressure on teams, find different things that work for us defensively and just get stops…I think we’re just getting better and we’re finding different ways to win. We’ve got guys coming in there, they’re up for the challenge, and we’re just trying to grow with the young team every game.” -Alaa Mroueh (East Chicago Central Head Men’s Basketball Coach).