Soccer: Pope John Paul II edges Mandeville

Area Prep Soccer Report for Sunday, Jan. 31

There is little doubt that Pope John Paul II has a real shot at winning the Division IV state championship in boys soccer.

The Jaguars are currently No. 1 in the Division IV LHSAA power rankings and first in the Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches Association poll and it showed Saturday.

Pope John Paul II rallied to edge Division I standout Mandeville 2-1.

The Skippers are 11th in the latest Division I power rankings and tenth in the LHSSCA poll.

Mandeville led 1-0 at halftime on a goal by Tyler Vekic on a penalty kick late in the half.

The Jaguars tied it on a goal by Jacob Mire before George Arata produced the game-winning goal.

Pope John Paul II (13-4-2) will wrap up its regular season Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. at Country Day while Mandeville (12-7) will conclude its regular season at Fontainebleau Monday at 7 p.m.

Area Prep Soccer Results from Saturday, Jan. 30

Boys

Archbishop Hannan 1, New Orleans Military & Maritime 0

Archbishop Rummel 1, Baton Rouge 1

Haynes Academy 7, Christ Episcopal 0

Jesuit 3, Grace King 1

Kenner Discovery 5, St. Charles Catholic 0

Mandeville 2, Belle Chasse 0

Newman 4, De La Salle 0

Northlake Christian 1, Holy Savior Menard 0

Pope John Paul II 2, Mandeville 1

St. Paul’s 7, Northshore 0

St. Thomas Aquinas 3, Central 0

Girls

Academy of Our Lady 1, Cabrini 1

Ben Franklin 6, West Jefferson 0

Lusher Charter 2, Central 0

Lutcher 2, Haynes Academy 0

Newman 3, Dutchtown 1

Ponchatoula 4, St. Thomas Aquinas 2

Riverside Academy 8, New Orleans Military & Maritime 0

Riverside Academy 6, St. Martin’s Episcopal 1

Slidell 0, Episcopal of Acadiana 0

Ursuline Academy 3, Kenner Discovery 2