There's no place like home for the Saint John Paul the Great Catholic Wolves, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They secured a 51-46 W over Oakcrest on Monday. The score was all tied up 27-27 at the break, but Saint John Paul the Great Catholic was the better team in the second half.
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Angelica Morales, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 11 rebounds. Morales hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for eight straight games. Saleema Tinner was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with three steals.
Oakcrest's loss came despite strong showings from Mary Mehan and Kate Newsome. Mehan dropped a double-double on ten points and 24 rebounds, while Newsome scored 19 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks. Mehan is crushing the rebound category: she's posted at least eight every time she's taken the court this season.
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Oakcrest, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Gators at 6:00 p.m. on January 30th. As for Oakcrest, they will head out on the road to face off against the at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Virginia (Calvary Temple is ranked 280th, while the Chargers are ranked 261st).
