Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Saint Viator walked away with it. They strolled past the Amundsen Vikings with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 51-36. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 138th, while the Vikings are ranked 338th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ava Garcia
| 02/13/25 vs Chicago Hope Academy | 14 |
| 02/18/25 vs Amundsen | 12 |
| 01/21/25 vs Lake Forest | 12 |
| 01/07/25 @ Maine West | 12 |
| 01/18/25 vs Northside | 11 |
| + 26 more games |
Ava Garcia was a one-woman wrecking crew for Saint Viator as she dropped a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Garcia has become a key player for Saint Viator: the team is undefeated when she posts at least ten boards, but 12-13 otherwise. Kalin McCrea was another key player, putting up seven points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Saint Viator's win bumped their record up to 19-13. As for Amundsen, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 8-20 record this season.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Lions face off against the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Amundsen does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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