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Pope John Paul II defeats Newman, advances to Division IV semifinals

SLIDELL, La. — The top-seeded Pope John Paul II defeated the defending Division IV State Champion Newman Greenies, 2-0 on Tuesday.

In doing so, the Jags advance to the semifinal round of the playoffs for the first time in school history.


In the first half, Junior Brenden Kuzminski scored a goal in the 38th minute to put the Jags up 1-0.

Pope John Paul II’s second goal and dagger to the Greenies’ heart would come in the 45th minute courtesy of Michael Tymkiw.

Here is PJP’s Michael Tymkiw and Brenden Kuzminski recapping the Jags win over Newman:

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