St. John Paul II's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They secured a 54-48 W over the North Florida Christian Eagles. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Tristan Carter
| 12/11/25 vs North Florida Christian | 4 |
| 12/04/25 vs Community Leadership Academy | 2 |
| 11/24/25 @ Brookwood | 2 |
| 01/10/25 vs Leon | 2 |
| 11/19/24 vs Tallavana Christian | 2 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead St. John Paul II to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tristan Carter, who posted nine points and four steals. Those four steals gave Carter a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of John West, who went 5-for-12 en route to 16 points.
St. John Paul II was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They are 2-1 when they've passed the ball that well.
When it comes to explaining why North Florida Christian lost, don't look at Kyle Estimond. Despite the final result, he shot 67% from the field to rack up 19 points along with six boards and three steals. Estimond is on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last eight games he's played dating back to last season. Cayden Fiallo was another key player, putting up seven points.
St. John Paul II's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7. As for North Florida Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
St. John Paul II wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 73-57 loss against Wakulla on the 12th. As for North Florida Christian, they have also already played their next matchup, a 64-28 defeat against Bay on the 13th.
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