Basketball Recap: Sound Christian Picks Up Sixth Straight Win on the Road

By Team Reports Jan 6, 2025, 10:56pm

Basketball Recap: Sound Christian Lions vs. Pope John Paul II Eagles

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Abby Mesler

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01/06/25 @ Pope John Paul II24
01/02/25 @ Grace Academy17
12/20/24 vs North Beach18
12/17/24 @ Evergreen Lutheran27
12/10/24 vs Rainier Christian21
12/06/24 vs Foss23

Sound Christian extended their road winning streak to six games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Abby Mesler. The Sound Christian Lions claimed a resounding 44-10 win over the Pope John Paul II Eagles thanks in part to Mesler, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 12 steals. Her evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.

The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Swazer, who posted four points and three steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played dating back to last season.

Sound Christian's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Pope John Paul II, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sound Christian will head out to square off against Auburn Adventist at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Sound Christian's defense has only allowed 25.3 points per game this season, so Auburn Adventist's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pope John Paul II, they will venture away from home to challenge Evergreen Lutheran at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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