Christ Presbyterian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 60-41 to the Pope John Paul II Knights. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 148th, while the Knights are ranked third).
Leading Pope John Paul II to victory were Kamden Days and Trey Pearson. Days went 7 for 9 on his way to 22 points, while Pearson went 5 of 10 to rack up 15 points in addition to eight assists and six boards. Pearson also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jarron Talley, who posted six points.
Christ Presbyterian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 7-17. As for Pope John Paul II, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 18 of their last 20 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 24-3 record this season.
Coming up, Christ Presbyterian Academy will host Father Ryan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Father Ryan will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Christ Presbyterian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pope John Paul II, they will venture away from home to take on Montgomery Bell Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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