Wolfpack Teams Fall To Fullerton On Tuesday Night

The Wolfpack basketball teams both lost road games to Fullerton on Tuesday night.

The girls were edged out 45-41, while the boys dropped a 59-37 decision. 

The girls were tied 28-28 at halftime, but struggled offensively after the break, putting up just 1 point in the third quarter. Their strong fourth quarter push came up short by four points. 

Jill Schindler led the EPPJ girls with 10 points, followed by Liz Selting and Jenna Parks with 9 each. Click here for complete stats.

Girls scores by quarter:
EPPJ       9   19   1  12 - 41
Fullerton 12  16  12   5 - 45 

The Wolfpack trailed by 10 points after the first period of play and couldn't come back from the early deficit. A big third quarter by the Warriors put the game out of reach.

Senior Jack Borer led EPPJ with 14 points, followed by Regan Kerkman with 6. Click here for complete stats.

Boys scores by quarter:
EPPJ       9  14    5   9 - 37
Fullerton 19  11  21   8 - 59

Elgin Public/Pope John will host Stuart on the home court Friday, Jan. 16.