On Friday, the Hardin Valley Academy Hawks were beaten by the Pope John Paul II Knights 79-40. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 63rd, while the Knights are ranked fourth).
Pope John Paul II got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Osby Cavin out in front who went 8 of 13 en route to 21 points along with seven assists and five boards. Cavin has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Anthony Wiggins was another key player, going 8 for 13 on his way to 21 points.
This is the second loss in a row for Hardin Valley Academy and nudges their season record down to 5-3. As for Pope John Paul II, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-1.
Hardin Valley Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 62-55 loss against Greeneville on the 14th. As for Pope John Paul II, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 63-57 victory against Maryville on the 14th.
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