The Newman Greenies will square off against the Pope John Paul II Jaguars at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
Newman is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Metairie Park Country Day just ended the team's eight-game winning streak last Friday. They came up short against the Cajuns, falling 62-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Greenies have suffered since December 28, 2024.
Randy Livingston Jr
| 02/21/25 vs Metairie Park Country Day | 3 |
| 02/20/25 vs King Charter | 4 |
| 02/14/25 @ Eleanor McMain | 5 |
| 02/12/25 @ Young Audiences | 4 |
| 02/07/25 @ McDonogh 35 | 4 |
| + 9 more games |
Newman's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Randy Livingston Jr, who posted 14 points along with seven boards and six assists, and Payton Foster, who almost dropped a double-double with ten points and nine rebounds. Livingston Jr has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 14 times he's played.
Meanwhile, with a playoff win on the line, Pope John Paul II rose to the challenge on Friday. They slipped by the Wolverines 51-50.
Pope John Paul II's victory bumped their record up to 12-14. As for Newman, their loss dropped their record down to 20-6.
Everything came up roses for Newman against Pope John Paul II in their previous meeting back in February of 2022, as the squad secured a 92-31 win. Does Newman have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pope John Paul II turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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