The Santa Fe Catholic Hawks will square off against the University Christian Christians at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Santa Fe Catholic's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 13 games.
Santa Fe Catholic is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They blew past John Carroll Catholic 56-21. The Hawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Tate Darner
| 02/20/25 vs John Carroll Catholic | 22 |
| 02/17/25 vs Benjamin | 20 |
| 02/12/25 vs Oxbridge Academy | 21 |
| 02/07/25 vs Foundation Academy | 29 |
| 02/05/25 vs Lakeland Christian | 23 |
| + 9 more games |
Tate Darner was his usual excellent self, going 7-for-13 en route to 22 points in addition to seven assists and five steals. The contest was his 14th in a row with at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Knox, who went 6-for-9 to rack up 14 points and eight boards.
Meanwhile, University Christian came tearing into Thursday's game with 12 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.4 points), and they left with even more momentum. They took down the Eagles 62-46.
Santa Fe Catholic better keep an eye on Dexter Clark Jr.. He was instrumental in University Christian's win, going 5-for-8 on his way to 14 points and six rebounds. Clark Jr. is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 60% in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was King Sanders, who posted 11 points.
University Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 27 consecutive matchups.
Santa Fe Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 22-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.5 points over those games. University Christian's record is now 22-8.
Thursday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Santa Fe Catholic has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 35.1% of their three-pointers per game. However, it's not like University Christian struggles in that department as they've made 35% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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