The Paul VI Panthers will challenge the Episcopal Maroon at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Paul VI is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Elizabeth Seton, who was ranked fourth in their home state at the time (Paul VI was ranked third). Paul VI fell 63-54 to Elizabeth Seton on Saturday.
Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and Episcopal had no trouble coming through when it counted. They walked away with a 76-69 victory over Bishop O'Connell on Tuesday. The Maroon's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Episcopal is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.8 points over those games. Paul VI's loss dropped their record down to 20-9.
Paul VI took their win against Episcopal in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 49-26. Does Paul VI have another victory up their sleeve, or will Episcopal turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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