The Aquinas Falcons posted their biggest win since December 12, 2023 on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 62-38 margin over Xavier Prep. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 37-14.
Aquinas' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Paten Calloway IV, who scored 17 points along with six assists and six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Calloway IV has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Bol Dhieu, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds.
Despite the loss, Xavier Prep saw an underclassman step up: Paul Dreisbach scored 20 points. Johnny Ferrel was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with two steals.
Aquinas' win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Xavier Prep, they bumped their record down to 4-14 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aquinas will challenge Linfield Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Linfield Christian's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last eight games. As for Xavier Prep, they will head out on the road to take on Rancho Mirage at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Rancho Mirage presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Xavier Prep in California (Rancho Mirage is ranked 458th, while Xavier Prep is ranked 1089th).
