John Paul II is 6-0 against the Warriors since December of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The John Paul II Golden Warrriors will be playing at home against the Andrew Jackson Academy Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Andrew Jackson Academy took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on John Paul II, who comes in off a win.
Winning is just a little bit easier when you outrebound your opponent 17 to 6 on the offensive boards, a fact John Paul II proved on Friday. They came out on top against Hilton Head Prep by a score of 62-53. The victory made it back-to-back wins for John Paul II.
John Paul II's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lily Termini, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. Termini continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Brady Mahoney was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Andrew Jackson Academy came up short against the Saints on Friday and fell 41-31.
Despite the defeat, Andrew Jackson Academy saw an underclassman step up: McKinley Beard scored 12 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Beard hasn't dropped below two steals for six straight games.
John Paul II pushed their record up to 13-5 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.5 points per game. As for Andrew Jackson Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-12.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: John Paul II have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 39.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Andrew Jackson Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
John Paul II took their victory against the Warriors when the teams last played back in December of 2023 by a conclusive 58-32. Will John Paul II repeat their success, or do the Warriors have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
