On Friday, Lipscomb Academy faced Pope John Paul II in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Lipscomb Academy Mustangs fell 64-57 to the Pope John Paul II Knights. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Knights earlier this season, when they won 65-53.
Osby Cavin was his usual excellent self, going 6 for 12 on his way to 18 points for Pope John Paul II. Another player making a difference was Jack Valentine, who posted 11 points and five boards.
Lipscomb Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 15-7. As for Pope John Paul II, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 18 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 22-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lipscomb Academy will welcome Montgomery Bell Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Montgomery Bell Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Lipscomb Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pope John Paul II, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brentwood Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pope John Paul II knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Brentwood Academy likes a good challenge.
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