Basketball Game Preview: Paul VI Eagles vs. Morris Catholic Crusaders

The Paul VI Eagles will challenge the Morris Catholic Crusaders on Friday. Both teams are still undefeated (Paul VI has 27 wins , while Morris Catholic has 31 dating back to last season).

Paul VI is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They escaped with a win against Red Bank Catholic by the margin of a single free throw, 47-46.

Meanwhile, Morris Catholic faced Pope John XXIII in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. Morris Catholic breezed past Pope John XXIII to the tune of 66-34. The Crusaders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matchups by 32 points or more this season.

Morris Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 27-0. As for Paul VI, their win bumped their record up to an identical 27-0.

Everything came up roses for Paul VI against Morris Catholic in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, as the squad secured a 76-44 victory. In that game, Paul VI amassed a halftime lead of 41-21, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.