On Friday, Xavier College Prep faced Sunnyslope in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Xavier College Prep Gators took a 59-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sunnyslope Vikings. The Gators were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 47-42.
Irene(Noelle) Guiamatsia
| 02/07/25 @ Sunnyslope | 13 |
| 02/04/25 vs Desert Vista | 13 |
| 01/31/25 @ Corona del Sol | 11 |
| 01/28/25 vs Millennium | 10 |
| 01/25/25 vs Perry | 9 |
| + 2 more games |
Despite the loss, Xavier College Prep still got an impressive performance from Irene(Noelle) Guiamatsia, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 13 boards. Guiamatsia is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sade Charles, who posted 14 points and five boards.
Even though they lost, Xavier College Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in seven consecutive contests.
Sunnyslope's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Shannon McIlroy, who had 13 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. That's the most boards McIlroy has posted since back in December of 2024. Kylie Rarrick was another key player, putting up 11 points and six steals.
Xavier College Prep's record is now 18-7. As for Sunnyslope, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season.
Looking ahead, Xavier College Prep will head out on the road to take on Millennium at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Millennium knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Xavier College Prep likes a good challenge. As for Sunnyslope, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Desert Vista at 7:00 p.m.
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