Preview: Pope John Paul II Knights vs. Baylor Red Raiders
Pope John Paul II has been on the road for four straight, but on Saturday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Baylor Red Raiders at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pope John Paul II knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 29 contests -- so hopefully Baylor likes a good challenge.
Last Saturday, Pope John Paul II faced Brentwood Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Pope John Paul II walked away with an 85-76 win over Brentwood Academy. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Pope John Paul II's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Fred Bailey, who scored 26 points. Another player making a difference was Trey Pearson, who scored 20 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, Baylor ended up a good deal behind Webb on Saturday and lost 52-35. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Baylor has scored all season.
Pope John Paul II has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 18 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 25-4 record this season. As for Baylor, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-5.
Pope John Paul II came up short against Baylor in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 73-69. Will Pope John Paul II 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.
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