Basketball Game Preview: John Paul II Golden Warrriors vs. Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders

The John Paul II Golden Warrriors will be taking part in a tournament against the Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Last Tuesday, John Paul II ended up a good deal behind Trinity Collegiate and lost 68-53. The Golden Warrriors have struggled against the Titans recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Heathwood Hall Episcopal over Ben Lippen in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Heathwood Hall Episcopal came out on top against Ben Lippen by a score of 67-54. The win continues a trend for the Highlanders in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won three in a row.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal's win came from a few key players John Paul II will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kamauri Hunter, who went 5-for-10 on his way to 16 points and six rebounds. Deuce Claxton was another key player, going 5-for-11 to rack up 19 points.

John Paul II's loss dropped their record down to 16-7. As for Heathwood Hall Episcopal, their victory bumped their record up to 16-9.