Sadly, the Xavier Knights are still looking for their first win of the season after four games. They took a 59-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of Fordham Prep on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Xavier of the 55-54 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Fordham Prep's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryan Jackson, who scored 23 points. Matthew Kapfer was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with eight rebounds.
Xavier's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Fordham Prep, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Xavier will take on St. Edmund Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fordham Prep, they will be playing at home against Riverdale Country at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Fordham Prep's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three contests.
