You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for John F. Kennedy Catholic on Monday. They put the hurt on the Jefferson Area Falcons with a sharp 62-42 win. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 20 points or more this season.
John F. Kennedy Catholic got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Didi Ryan out in front who dropped a triple-double on 20 points, ten boards, and 11 steals. Ryan is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least five every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Gianna Pompelia, who posted 21 points in addition to six boards and five steals.
Eagles
| 12/27/23 @ United | 28 |
| 01/06/24 @ Lowellville | 28 |
| 01/06/25 vs Jefferson Area | 25 |
| 12/13/23 @ Aquinas | 23 |
| 02/12/24 vs Cleveland Central Catholic | 23 |
John F. Kennedy Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Several Falcons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Maylee Pollard-Hanna, who had eight points and five rebounds.
John F. Kennedy Catholic's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-2. As for Jefferson Area, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
John F. Kennedy Catholic will head out to take on Rootstown at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. John F. Kennedy Catholic is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60 points per game this season. As for Jefferson Area, it'll be Battle of the Birds when the Jefferson Area Falcons face off against the Geneva Eagles at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Jefferson Area is facing Geneva at the right time seeing as Geneva is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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