John Paul II is 10-0 against the Rebels since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The John Paul II Golden Warrriors will head out on the road to take on the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels at 6:00 p.m. John Paul II is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
Winning is just a little bit easier when you outrebound your opponent 17 to 6 on the offensive boards, a fact John Paul II proved on Friday. They walked away with a 62-53 win over Hilton Head Prep.
John Paul II's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lily Termini, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. Termini is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Brady Mahoney, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Thomas Heyward Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their 11th straight defeat. Their tough 54-30 loss to Patrick Henry Academy might stick with them for a while. Thomas Heyward Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-10.
John Paul II's victory bumped their record up to 13-5. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.
Everything came up roses for John Paul II against the Rebels in their previous matchup back in January as the squad secured a 53-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for John Paul II since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
