Basketball Recap: John Paul II's Winning Streak Snapped at Six Games

Golden Warrriors

Previous 5 Games

01/16/25 vs Laurence Manning Academy	56-59
01/14/25 vs Camden Military	76-9
01/13/25 vs Northwood Academy	78-31
01/09/25 @ Patrick Henry Academy	60-49
01/07/25 vs Wilson Hall	76-64

John Paul II fought the good fight in their overtime game against Laurence Manning Academy on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats by a score of 59-56. The Golden Warrriors' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.

John Paul II's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 10-3. As for Laurence Manning Academy, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. John Paul II won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Trinity Collegiate at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Laurence Manning Academy, they and Orangeburg Prep will face off at 7:45 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. Orangeburg Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully Laurence Manning Academy likes a good challenge.