The Taft Eagles will face off against the Saint Viator Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Taft is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Metea Valley on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Taft was dealt a 76-44 loss at the hands of Metea Valley. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-18.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Saint Viator beat Hinsdale South 44-40 on Saturday. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Hornets are ranked 413th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Saint Viator has been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.4 points over those games. As for Taft, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-19.
Taft lost to Saint Viator at home by a decisive 65-51 margin when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Taft have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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