The Saint John Paul the Great Catholic Wolves's game on Friday was all tied up 22-22 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 45-38 to Christ Chapel Academy. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Christ Chapel Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Saleema Tinner, who scored 19 points along with nine rebounds, and Talia Mendez-Rodriguez who scored nine points along with 11 rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Tinner has scored all season.
Even though they lost, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Christ Chapel Academy only pulled down seven offensive rebounds.
It was another big night for Zaria Gaskins, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 13 rebounds for Christ Chapel Academy. Gaskins is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Maya Brantley, who scored 14 points along with three steals.
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Christ Chapel Academy, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic will look to defend their home court on Monday against Immanuel Christian at 5:00 p.m. Immanuel Christian has now lost nine straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 28. As for Christ Chapel Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Chelsea Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Chelsea Academy will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
