Sturgis West had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-4 to make it five. They came up short against the St. John Paul II Lions, falling 30-0. The Navigators were not able to make up for their loss to the Lions from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for St. John Paul II, the win keeps they at an undefeated 10-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.2 runs this season.
For St. John Paul II's part, the team relied heavily on Brian Mancinelli, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with ten RBI, four runs, and one double. Tyler Ross was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple.
Coming up, St. John Paul II will face off against Bridgewater-Raynham at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sturgis West will be paying especially close attention to the Lions' matchup: after the Lions face off against the Trojans, they'll take on Sturgis West again at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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