Football Recap: Thursday's Defeat Ends Pope John Paul II's Winning Streak

Thursday just wasn't the day for Pope John Paul II's offense. They received a blow on Thursday as they fell 14-0 to the Northlake Christian Wolverines. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since November 13, 2020, but that streak is no more.

Jaguars

Previous 5 Games

10/16/25 vs Northlake Christian	0-14
10/10/25 @ St. Thomas Aquinas	42-6
10/03/25 @ St. Martin's Episcopal	28-12
09/26/25 vs Benjamin Franklin	56-7
09/18/25 @ Riverdale	14-36

The defeat snapped Pope John Paul II's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-3 record. As for Northlake Christian, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Pope John Paul II is set to square off against their familiar foe Independence at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. Meanwhile, Northlake Christian will take on rival St. Thomas Aquinas at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.