The St. John Paul II Panthers won the last time they faced the North Florida Christian Eagles, and things went their way on Friday too. St. John Paul II walked away with a 53-41 win over North Florida Christian. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win St. John Paul II has managed all season.
St. John Paul II's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mario Forbes led the charge by dropping a double-double on 14 points and 21 rebounds. Forbes is absolutely dominating the rebound category: he's posted at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Cayden King, who scored 15 points along with two steals.
St. John Paul II pushed their record up to 10-10 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for North Florida Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. John Paul II won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Gadsden County at 7:00 p.m. on January 20th. Gadsden County is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak. North Florida Christian won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Franklin County at 7:00 p.m. on January 20th. Franklin County is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 56.4 points per game.
