The Archbishop Hoban Knights will face off against the John F. Kennedy Catholic Eagles at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Archbishop Hoban is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Archbishop Hoban will head into Saturday's contest having proved themselves against Chaney: Archbishop Hoban took a 26-point defeat the last time they faced off against Chaney, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Archbishop Hoban narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Chaney 57-55. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Cowboys are ranked 184th), the result on Saturday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Archbishop Hoban's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kenny Scott, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 18 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Greer, who posted eight points along with 13 boards and six blocks.
Meanwhile, John F. Kennedy Catholic really took it to Lowellville for the full four quarters, racking up a 70-42 victory. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 21 points or more this season.
Archbishop Hoban's win bumped their record up to 7-0. As for John F. Kennedy Catholic, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-2.
Archbishop Hoban ended up a good deal behind John F. Kennedy Catholic in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, losing 67-52. Will Archbishop Hoban have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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