Iowa High School Basketball - Kennedy held off by Xavier
January 31, 2025: Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 In Friday's league test, the Xavier Saints (Cedar Rapids, IA) basketball squad got by the host Kennedy Cougars (Cedar Rapids, IA), by a score of 62-59.
Next, the Saints encounter the Jefferson Hawks (Cedar Rapids, IA) in a Mississippi Valley test, on Friday, February 7. Xavier will attempt to improve on its 18-4 season record. The Hawks come into the test with a 8-10 record after their 49-43 league win over Waterloo West (Waterloo, IA).
The Cougars (8-9) will now prepare for their test against Burlington (Burlington, IA). The Grayhounds come into the non-league test with a 7-2 record. In their last game, Burlington nudged Davenport Central (Davenport, IA), 73-36, in a non-league game.