Basketball Game Preview: St. John Paul II Academy Eagles vs. Jupiter Christian Eagles

The St. John Paul II Academy Eagles will challenge the Jupiter Christian Eagles on Wednesday. One thing working in St. John Paul II Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 17 games.

Last Tuesday, St. John Paul II Academy beat Jupiter 57-46. The win was all the more spectacular given the Eagles' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 240th, while the Warriors are ranked 77th).

Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Jupiter Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They came up short against Benjamin, falling 70-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Eagles have suffered since February 8, 2024.

St. John Paul II Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 15-9 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.7 points per game. As for Jupiter Christian, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-8.

St. John Paul II Academy might still be hurting after the 59-39 defeat they got from Jupiter Christian in their previous matchup back in January of 2023. Can St. John Paul II Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.