Xavier Prep Saints (Palm Desert, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Paloma Valley Wildcats (Menifee, CA), 65-63 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Xavier Prep upgrades its record to 11-12 on the season. The Saints travel to Rancho Mirage (Rancho Mirage, CA) to clash with the Rattlers in a Desert Empire bout on Wednesday, January 25. The Rattlers go into the bout with a record of 11-12. Rancho Mirage won 68-46 in their recent non-league bout against Citrus Hill (Perris, CA)

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Lakeside Lancers (Lake Elsinore, CA) in a Inland Valley bout, on Thursday, January 26. Paloma Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 6-14 season record. The Lancers go into the bout with a 17-9 record after their 62-43 league win over Vista del Lago (Moreno Valley, CA).