Pottsgrove managed to keep up with Pope John Paul II until halftime on Thursday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Pottsgrove Falcons might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Pope John Paul II an easy 53-30 victory. The loss continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with Pope John Paul II: they've now lost seven in a row.
Despite the defeat, Pottsgrove saw an underclassman step up: freshman Kendra Ivory almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds. Ivory has been hot recently, having posted eight or more boards the last three times she's played.
Falcons
| 12/19/24 @ Pope John Paul II | 30-53 |
| 12/17/24 @ Upper Merion Area | 46-55 |
Even though they lost, Pottsgrove smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in four consecutive matches.
Pottsgrove's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Pope John Paul II, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pottsgrove will host Sun Valley at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Sun Valley has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Pope John Paul II, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on January 4, 2025.
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