The Pottsgrove Falcons's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fifth straight loss. They took a 54-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of Pope John Paul II. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Pottsgrove in their matchups with Pope John Paul II: they've now lost six in a row.
Pottsgrove's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mikayla Eckman, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 13 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Eckman has scored all season. Jessica Carroll was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Pottsgrove has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which lines up perfectly with their 4-12 record this season. As for Pope John Paul II, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Pottsgrove won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Boyertown at 12:00 p.m. on January 18th. Pope John Paul II won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Owen J. Roberts at 6:45 p.m. on January 18th. Owen J. Roberts is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
