Hammond's practice schedule this week is very similar to the previous two seasons.
It includes a workout at Benedict College and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, the site for Friday night's SCISA 3A state championship.
When it comes to state title game experience, Hammond is loaded in that category. The Skyhawks are playing for a state title for the 13th time in the last 16 years. A victory over Laurence Manning would give Hammond its third straight title and 11th since 2006. Overall it would be number 17 for the program.
Kickoff was moved from Saturday afternoon to Friday at 7:00 p.m. due to rain in Saturday's forecast.