Maryland High School Basketball - St. John's nips Our Lady of Good Counsel
January 20, 2012: Olney, MD 20853 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the St. John's Cadets (Washington, DC) and the host Our Lady of Good Counsel Falcons (Olney, MD), saw St. John's's basketball squad hold off Our Lady of Good Counsel by a score of 57-54.
With the victory, St. John's improves its record to 10-8 on the campaign. The Cadets host St. Mary's Ryken (Leonardtown, MD) to battle the in a Washington Catholic challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The come into the challenge with a record of 5-14. St. Mary's Ryken won 65-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Magnolia (New Martinsville, WV)
Next up, the Falcons clash with the Wicomico Indians (Salisbury, MD) in a non-league test, on Saturday, January 21. Our Lady of Good Counsel will attempt to advance on its 6-13 season record. The Indians go into the test with a 10-3 record after their 93-48 league win over Mardela (Mardela Springs, MD).