While Saint Viator didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-25), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They breezed by the Wheeling Wildcats to the tune of 51-15 on Saturday. That looming 51-15 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Leading Saint Viator to victory were Bella Gounaris and Ava Garcia. Gounaris went 5 for 12 on her way to 13 points, while Garcia posted nine points. Maggie Ratzki was another key player, putting up four points and three steals.
Saint Viator smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Lions
| 12/21/24 vs Wheeling | 51-15 |
| 12/11/24 vs Joliet Catholic | 53-31 |
| 12/07/24 vs Prairie Ridge | 50-28 |
Saint Viator pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.7 points per game. As for Wheeling, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
Saint Viator and Metea Valley will compete for holiday cheer at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Saint Viator is facing Metea Valley at the right time seeing as Metea Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Wheeling will take on Glenbrook North in a holiday battle at at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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