Xavier Prep is on a three-game streak of home losses, La Quinta a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Xavier Prep Saints will take on the La Quinta Blackhawks at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Xavier Prep suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Friday. They were beaten by Palm Springs 84-42. While losing is never fun, Xavier Prep can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1105th, while Palm Springs is ranked 109th).
Xavier Prep's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Johnny Ferrel, who scored 12 points, and Paul Dreisbach who scored 15 points along with five rebounds. That was a full 35.7% of Xavier Prep's points, marking the fourth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Meanwhile, La Quinta was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 54-48 to AGBU.
Xavier Prep has not been sharp recently, as they've lost 12 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season. As for La Quinta, their loss dropped their record down to 4-16.
Xavier Prep was able to grind out a solid win over La Quinta in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, winning 70-62. Does Xavier Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will La Quinta turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.