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The Pope John XXIII (Sparta, NJ) varsity basketball team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Morristown (NJ) by a score of 60-56.

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Morristown815211660
Pope John XXIII1713111556
Final score provided by E. Kragseth.
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Game Story

New Jersey High School Basketball - Morristown nudges Pope John XXIII

January 6, 2023: Sparta, NJ 07871

Morristown Colonials (Morristown, NJ) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Pope John XXIII (Sparta, NJ), 60-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Morristown upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Colonials host Immaculata (Somerville, NJ) to clash with the Spartans in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 7-0. Immaculata won 66-47 in their recent league bout against Phillipsburg (Phillipsburg, NJ)

Next up, the clash with the Sparta Spartans (Sparta, NJ) in a Northwest Jersey - National bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Pope John XXIII will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 53-36 non-league loss to West Morris Central (Chester, NJ).

Rankings & Records

Morristown (22-23)

NJDiv.
18957
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
11-124-63-45-63-2.478.4001,2551,215

Pope John XXIII (22-23)

NJDiv.
29326
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
2-200-30-60-92-5.091.0001,0051,179