Having just played yesterday, the Xavier Prep Saints will jump right back in to play the Holtville Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Xavier Prep saw some tournament action on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 57-43 to Palo Verde Valley. The Saints have struggled against the Yellow Jackets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Holtville beat Yucca Valley 47-43 on Friday.
Holtville's win came from a few key players Xavier Prep will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jamie Castro, who posted 12 points. Another player making a difference was Junior Perez, who earned ten points.
The win got Holtville back to even at 1-1. As for Xavier Prep, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Xavier Prep beat Holtville 59-52 when the teams last played back in May of 2021. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Saints since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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