Basketball Game Preview: Patrick Henry Academy Patriots vs. John Paul II Golden Warrriors

Patrick Henry Academy is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while John Paul II is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Patrick Henry Academy Patriots will welcome the John Paul II Golden Warrriors at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Monday, Patrick Henry Academy earned a 43-30 victory over Calhoun Academy.

Emilee Stanley was the offensive standout of the contest as she posted 15 points and three steals. That's the most points she has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lillian Lucas, who put up five points in addition to six steals and five boards.

Meanwhile, John Paul II took their game on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 61-26 win over Wilson Hall. The Golden Warrriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 35 points or more this season.

Patrick Henry Academy better focus on containing Lauren Majorkiewicz and Lily Termini as the pair were huge in John Paul II's win. Majorkiewicz had 15 points along with five assists and five boards, while Termini went 6 of 13 on her way to 13 points in addition to seven boards and seven steals. Majorkiewicz continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Savannah Trott, who posted eight points and seven rebounds.

John Paul II's victory bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Patrick Henry Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.

Patrick Henry Academy was taken down by John Paul II 62-24 in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Patrick Henry Academy was down 29-8.