HAMMOND — Under the Friday night lights on September 4, 2026, the Hammond High School Tornadoes made a definitive statement to open their season, powering past the Prairieville High School squad with a 26-12 victory on their home turf.

From the opening whistle, Hammond established control at the line of scrimmage. The Tornadoes offense clicked into gear early, mixing steady ground gains with efficient passing to keep the Prairieville defense on its heels. While Prairieville showed grit and flashes of big-play potential, managing to put points on the board and fight through four quarters, Hammond’s defensive front proved resilient when it mattered most.

The game shifted in the middle quarters as Hammond capitalized on crucial third-down stops and converted them into decisive scoring drives. Prairieville fought back valiantly, trying to spark a second-half rally with disciplined execution, but Hammond’s defense held firm in crunch time to stifle any late-game momentum.

With the 26-12 final score secured, Hammond starts the 2026 campaign at 1-0 with plenty of early momentum. Prairieville moves to 0-1, taking away valuable lessons and foundational grit to build upon as the season progresses.