Arizona High School Basketball - St. John Paul II Catholic holds off North Phoenix Preparatory Academy
December 9, 2021: Avondale, AZ 85392 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the St. John Paul II Catholic Lions (Avondale, AZ) and the visiting North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators (Phoenix, AZ), saw St. John Paul II Catholic's basketball squad hold off North Phoenix Preparatory Academy by a tally of 35-33.
With the victory, St. John Paul II Catholic improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Phoenix Christian (Phoenix, AZ) to confront the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 6. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 6-3.
Next up, the Gladiators confront the Superior Panthers (Superior, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 10. North Phoenix Preparatory Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 63-34 league loss to Hayden (Winkelman, AZ).