Capsule preview of Monday’s high school matchup
PALMETTO CHRISTIAN AT JOHN PAUL II
KICKOFF: 5 p.m.
RECORDS: Palmetto Christian 1-1; John Paul II 0-2.
LAST WEEK: Palmetto Christian beat Christian Academy 48-26; John Paul II lost to St. Andrew’s 62-6.
LAST YEAR: First meeting.
EXTRA POINTS: Following a three-day wait, the Golden Warriors finally hit the field for their SCISA region opener that was postponed by Tropical Storm Hermine. ... The teams already have a common opponent, both losing to St. Andrew’s in the opening two weeks. PCA was blanked 27-0 in its season opener. ... JP2’s loss to St. Andrew’s came without top RB Rashad Battiste, who was held out as a precaution following an ankle sprain during practice earlier in the week. With the extra rest, Battiste figures to play vs. the Eagles.
This story was originally published September 5, 2016 at 8:53 AM with the headline "Capsule preview of Monday’s high school matchup."