Xavier Prep won the last time they faced Palm Springs, and Grace Thomsen did her part to make sure it happened again. The Xavier Prep Saints took down the Palm Springs Indians 42-25 on Wednesday thanks in part to Thomsen, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 17 rebounds. Xavier Prep is 4-1 when Thomsen posts ten or more boards, but 5-16 otherwise.
Emma Thomsen
| 01/29/25 vs Palm Springs | 57% |
| 01/24/25 vs Rancho Mirage | 39% |
| 01/02/25 vs Valley View | 43% |
| 12/20/24 @ Coachella Valley | 17% |
| 12/19/24 @ Arrowhead Christian | 44% |
| + 4 more games |
Emma Thomsen was another key player, putting up eight points along with seven rebounds and five assists. What's more, she also posted a 57% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Palm Springs saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Shayla Bates posted eight points and 11 boards. Bates has been hot, having also posted two or more blocks the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Eiresslee Wells, who put up six points and 12 rebounds.
Xavier Prep's record is now 9-17. As for Palm Springs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 15-10 record this season.
Xavier Prep has already played their next game, a 48-41 loss against La Quinta on the 3rd. As for Palm Springs, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 42-27 win against Jurupa Hills on the 31st.
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