If Somerset Academy Key was feeling good fresh off their 74-24 takedown of Varsity Opponent last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Somerset Academy Key Lions fell 67-57 to the St. John Paul II Academy Eagles on Monday. The Lions have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
| 12/09/24 vs St. John Paul II Academy | 3 |
| 12/06/24 vs Somerset Prep | 2 |
| 12/05/24 vs Pine Crest | 2 |
| 11/21/24 vs Saint Andrew's | 4 |
Somerset Academy Key's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shamar Petigny, who went 7 for 10 on his way to 21 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Petigny is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kemsy Ogala, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Somerset Academy Key smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
St. John Paul II Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dior Johnson, who went 8 of 10 on his way to 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ian Astiazarain, who went 6 of 9 on his way to 14 points and three steals.
Somerset Academy Key's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for St. John Paul II Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-3.
Somerset Academy Key didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 95-63 victory against Highlands Christian on the 10th. As for St. John Paul II Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 74-69 win against Cardinal Newman on the 11th.
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