St. John Paul II had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it six. They fell 52-43 to the Community Leadership Academy Lions. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
St. John Paul II's loss came despite strong showings from Tristan Carter and Micah Moxey. Carter shot 41% from the field to rack up 18 points, while Moxey posted 12 points and three steals. Brody Wallace also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assists of the season.
Community Leadership Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Cooper Isted was nothing short of spectacular: he went 7-for-8 on his way to 18 points and eight boards. What's more, he posted two steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Nic Cascio, who had six points and six rebounds.
Looking ahead, St. John Paul II will welcome Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Trojans have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Community Leadership Academy, they have already played their next game, a 70-52 defeat against Chiles on the 8th.
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