Basketball Game Preview: John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers vs. Northside Rams

The John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers will challenge the Northside Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

On Tuesday, John Carroll Catholic was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 52-48 to Wenonah.

Emily Williams

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Despite their defeat, John Carroll Catholic saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Emily Williams, who shot 45% from the field to rack up 14 points along with eight rebounds and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Williams is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Lee, who went 7-for-16 en route to 16 points.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Northside, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 82-14 victory over Holt. The Rams have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 games by 23 points or more this season.

Northside's win came from a few key players that John Carroll Catholic will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kamryn Knowles, who shot 67% from the field on her way to 15 points and six assists. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (75%). Another player making a difference was Claire Jones, who went 5-for-7 to rack up 14 points.

Northside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 26 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

John Carroll Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Northside, their win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3.

John Carroll Catholic might still be hurting after the 67-42 defeat they got from Northside when the teams last played on January 9th. Will the Cavaliers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.