The Xavier Prep Saints basketball squad (Palm Desert, CA), was crushed 59-34 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting La Quinta Blackhawks (La Quinta, CA)

Next, the Blackhawks encounter the Shadow Hills Knights (Indio, CA) in a test, on Wednesday, January 22. La Quinta will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Knights come into the test with a 9-7 record after their 48-41 league win over Rancho Mirage (Rancho Mirage, CA).

The Saints (2-5) will now prepare for their test against Palm Desert (Palm Desert, CA). The Aztecs come into the test with a 14-5 record. In their last test, Palm Desert bounced Palm Springs (Palm Springs, CA), 55-49, in a league test.