Sturgis East at St. John Paul II — Tuesday, Jan. 6 (4 p.m. EST)
St Francis Xavier MS #1 -
Sturgis East travels to Hyannis to take on St. John Paul II on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The JV matchup tips at 4 p.m. EST at St. Francis Xavier MS #1. Full game information and updates are available on the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5539218-sturgis-east-vs-st-john-paul-ii.
Game details
- Teams: St. John Paul II Lions (home) vs. Sturgis East Storm (away)
- When: Tuesday, Jan. 6 — 4 p.m. EST
- Where: St. Francis Xavier MS #1, Hyannis, Mass.
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5539218-sturgis-east-vs-st-john-paul-ii
- Team pages: St. John Paul II — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/511030-st-john-paul-ii-lions-jv; Sturgis East — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/178448-sturgis-east-storm-jv
What to watch
The teams last met on Jan. 31, 2025, at the HYCC, when St. John Paul II posted a 46-35 victory over Sturgis East (full recap: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/4378520-st-john-paul-ii-vs-sturgis-east). That recent history gives the Lions a familiar edge in Hyannis; expect both squads to look for early-season momentum and to test rotations ahead of weekend play.
Streaming and tickets
- St. John Paul II lists an NFHS Network page where streams for the school’s games are commonly posted: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/pope-john-paul-ii-hyannes-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive — check that link for any livestream information.
- No ticket link is provided on the game page; contact the host school for admission details.
Weather and logistics
A forecast is available for Hyannis, Mass., for the date of the game; fans traveling to St. Francis Xavier MS #1 should plan accordingly and check local conditions before heading out.
Follow, pick and engage
Follow both teams on ScoreBookLive to get roster updates, live scoring and to increase each program’s fan count: St. John Paul II — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/511030-st-john-paul-ii-lions-jv; Sturgis East — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/178448-sturgis-east-storm-jv. Make your pick on the game page to join the fun — picks are for fan engagement and don’t affect official projections. Fan counts and pick totals may change; follow the teams and make picks for the team you want to see win.
Upcoming for both teams
- St. John Paul II next plays Jan. 9 at Rising Tide: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5539254-st-john-paul-ii-vs-rising-tide
- Sturgis East next plays Jan. 9 at Sturgis West: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5865395-sturgis-east-vs-sturgis-west
Why it matters
Small-school league showdowns in January often set the tone for the stretch run. Expect a physical, detail-oriented game as both coaches fine-tune lineups and chase consistency. Tune in or follow live scoring on the ScoreBookLive game page to stay updated.