Jarrell piles up the points against John Paul II

By Team Reports Dec 30, 2023, 7:36pm

Recap: Jarrell Cougars vs. John Paul II Centurions

The Jarrell Cougars scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 72-39 win over John Paul II. The win was just what Jarrell needed coming off of a 70-43 loss in their prior game.

Jarrell's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aniya Taylor, who scored 21 points along with five rebounds. That makes it 24 consecutive games in which Taylor has scored at least 25% of Jarrell's points. Another player making a difference was Kaydyn Edwards, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds and five steals.

Jarrell's win bumped their record up to 15-9. As for John Paul II, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.

Jarrell will head out on the road to face off against China Spring at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. China Spring is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak. As for John Paul II, they will be playing at home against Brentwood Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.