Basketball Recap: Laurence Manning Academy's Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak on the Road

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Laurence Manning Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 59-56 win over the John Paul II Golden Warrriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Swampcats have posted since December 6, 2024.

Swampcats

Previous 5 Games

01/16/25 @ John Paul II	59-56
01/07/25 @ Pinewood Prep	35-60
12/28/24 vs Ragin Prep Christian Academy	57-52
12/27/24 @ Manning	48-49
12/26/24 vs Scott's Branch	54-37

Laurence Manning Academy's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8. As for John Paul II, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laurence Manning Academy and Orangeburg Prep will face off at 7:45 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. Orangeburg Prep has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. As for John Paul II, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Trinity Collegiate at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.