Connecticut High School Basketball - Xavier nipped by Hillhouse
February 12, 2018: Middletown, CT 06457 The Hillhouse Academics tipped the host Xavier Falcons basketball team by a final score of 48-47 in Monday's league game.
In their next game, the Academics face the Wilbur Cross Governors (New Haven, CT) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, February 14. Hillhouse will attempt to move on its 14-5 season record. The Governors enter the game with a 17-2 record after their 85-52 non-league win over West Haven (West Haven, CT).
With the defeat, Xavier moves to 11-7 on the year. The Falcons host East Lyme (East Lyme, CT) to face the Vikings in a non-league game on Thursday, February 15. The Vikings enter the game with a record of 15-2. East Lyme won 48-38 in their recent league game against Norwich Free Academy (Norwich, CT)