Savio hadn't done well against Incarnate Word recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Savio Eagles strolled past the Incarnate Word Shamrocks with points to spare, taking the game 55-38. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 302nd, while the Shamrocks are ranked 839th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Savio is also on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 23-12 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.2 points per game. As for Incarnate Word, they dropped their record down to 11-22 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Savio will face off against Antonian Prep at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Antonian Prep will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Savio surely won't give up without a fight. As for Incarnate Word, they will head out to challenge St. Michael's at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.
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