Basketball Recap: Pope John Paul II's Win on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Four

Knights

Previous 4 Games

02/07/25 vs Christ Presbyterian Academy	60-41
02/04/25 vs Brentwood Academy	56-52
01/31/25 vs Lipscomb Academy	64-57
01/24/25 @ Ensworth	70-62

Pope John Paul II won the last time they faced Christ Presbyterian Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The Pope John Paul II Knights strolled past the Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions with points to spare, taking the game 60-41. Winning may never get old, but the Knights sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.

Leading Pope John Paul II to victory were Kamden Days and Trey Pearson. Days went 7 for 9 en route to 22 points, while Pearson went 5 of 10 on his way to 15 points in addition to eight assists and six rebounds. Pearson also put up a block, which washis first of the season. Jarron Talley was another key player, putting up six points.

Pope John Paul II pushed their record up to 24-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Christ Presbyterian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season.

Coming up, Pope John Paul II will square off against Montgomery Bell Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Christ Presbyterian Academy, they will challenge Father Ryan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Father Ryan has three straight wins, Christ Presbyterian Academy has ten straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the court.