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Texas High School Basketball - Pope John XXIII nips Rosehill Christian

(January 22, 2008: Katy, TX 77449) Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Pope John XXIII Lions (Katy, TX) and the visiting Rosehill Christian Eagles (Tomball, TX), saw Pope John XXIII's basketball squad hold off Rosehill Christian by a score of 46-41.

With the victory, Pope John XXIII improves its record to 18-6 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Rosehill Christian (Tomball, TX) to battle the Eagles in a TAPPS 2A District 7 challenge on Friday, January 25. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 17-11. Rosehill Christian won 58-18 in their recent league challenge against Southwest Christian Academy (Houston, TX)

Next up, the Eagles battle the Southwest Christian Academy Saints (Houston, TX) in a TAPPS 2A District 7 challenge, on Tuesday, January 22. Rosehill Christian will attempt to improve on its 17-11 season record. The Saints come into the challenge with a 1-6 record after their 64-31 league loss to Pope John XXIII (Katy, TX).