Pope John Paul II triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Emmerson Alonso

By Team Reports Jan 31, 2024, 7:15pm

Recap: Pope John Paul II Jaguars vs. Mt. Hermon Yellowjackets

The Pope John Paul II Jaguars's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They snuck past Mt. Hermon with a 44-40 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Pope John Paul II also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2022.

Emmerson Alonso was a one-man wrecking crew for Pope John Paul II as she almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Barth, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and three steals.

Pope John Paul II's victory bumped their record up to 7-11. As for Mt. Hermon, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.

Pope John Paul II won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on January 30th. As for Mt. Hermon, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Wolves on January 30th. Maurepas will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.