Basketball Game Preview: Patrick Henry Academy Patriots vs. John Paul II Golden Warrriors

The Patrick Henry Academy Patriots will take on the John Paul II Golden Warrriors at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Patrick Henry Academy has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with seven straight losses, while John Paul II will come in with three straight victories.

Last Monday, Patrick Henry Academy was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 57-56 to Calhoun Academy. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 274th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 108th).

Meanwhile, John Paul II earned a 76-64 win over Wilson Hall on Tuesday.

John Paul II's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.0 points per game. As for Patrick Henry Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.

Patrick Henry Academy took a serious blow against John Paul II when the teams last played back in November of 2024, falling 78-44. Will Patrick Henry Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.