Preview: Phoenix Christian Cougars vs. St. John Paul II Catholic Lions
Having just played yesterday, the Phoenix Christian Cougars will get right back to it and host the St. John Paul II Catholic Lions at 5:30 p.m. on January 24th. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Phoenix Christian has struggled recently with five defeats in a row, while St. John Paul II Catholic will arrive with three straight victories.
While Phoenix Christian couldn't quite beat Highland Prep on Tuesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 40-point defeat they were dealt last Monday. Phoenix Christian fell just short of Highland Prep by a score of 41-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Phoenix Christian has suffered yet this season.
Meanwhile, St. John Paul II Catholic strolled past Kingman Academy with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 46-28.
Phoenix Christian has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for St. John Paul II Catholic, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-5.
Phoenix Christian took a serious blow against St. John Paul II Catholic in their previous matchup back in January of 2022, falling 70-37. Can Phoenix Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
