The Paramus Catholic Paladins can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against St. Joseph Regional and snuck past 52-50. That looming 52-50 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Paramus Catholic yet this season.
When it comes to explaining why St. Joseph Regional lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jahmir Joseph. Despite the final result, he scored 20 points. The match was Joseph's third in a row with at least ten points. Alex Mazzella was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Paramus Catholic's win bumped their record up to 1-8. As for St. Joseph Regional, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Paramus Catholic will take on Bergen Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bergen Catholic presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Paramus Catholic in New Jersey (Bergen Catholic is ranked tenth, while Paramus Catholic is ranked 301st). As for St. Joseph Regional, they will be playing at home against Don Bosco Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Don Bosco Prep has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 638 points over their last nine matchups.
