Xavier College Prep is on a 12-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Hamilton is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The pair will face off at 7:00 p.m. on January 17th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Xavier College Prep posted their biggest victory since December 2, 2023 on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Basha 88-40 at home. Given Xavier College Prep's advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked second, while Basha is ranked 96th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Xavier College Prep had a senior duo take command as Dominique Nesland scored 23 points along with five rebounds and three steals and Jasmine Olivar scored 13 points along with seven steals and six assists. Nesland is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Irene (Noelle) Guiamatsia, who scored ten points along with nine rebounds and three blocks.
Meanwhile, Hamilton made easy work of Chandler on Friday and carried off a 66-41 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Hamilton has posted against Chandler since January 26, 2021.
Xavier College Prep's victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Hamilton, their victory bumped their record up to 14-4.
Xavier College Prep beat Hamilton 69-59 in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Does Xavier College Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hamilton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
