After losing to the St. Helena College and Career Academy Hawks the last time they met, the Pope John Paul II Jaguars decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. Pope John Paul II came out on top against the Hawks by a score of 45-38 on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Pope John Paul II.
Pope John Paul II's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Meredith Bourdais, who scored 15 points. Abby Noto was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Pope John Paul II's win bumped their record up to 8-11. As for St. Helena College and Career Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pope John Paul II and the Wolverines will face off at 6:00 p.m. on February 1st without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. As for St. Helena College and Career Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Springfield will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.