After a string of 11 wins, the Xavier Prep Saints's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Bellarmine Prep by a score of 52-49. While losing is never fun, Xavier Prep can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 157th in California, while Bellarmine Prep is ranked 49th in Washington).
Xavier Prep lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Rosalee Gutierrez, who scored 13 points along with eight rebounds. Those 13 points set a new season-high mark for her. Grace Thomsen was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with five rebounds.
Xavier Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 11-1. As for Bellarmine Prep, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-1.
Xavier Prep won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Gonzaga Prep at 2:30 p.m. on December 19th. Gonzaga Prep has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 259 points over their last four games. Bellarmine Prep won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Seattle Prep at 1:00 p.m. on December 19th.
