Xavier Boys Basketball

Saints end 0-for-29 skid against Lions

It was long overdue when a bleachers-full of Xavier students started chanting “Just like football” in the waning moments of a 62-57 boys basketball win at Linn-Mar Friday night.

The Saints, no question, have owned the gridiron of late.

But when the basketball boys pulled out their victory on some clutch plays at the end, it marked the first time in school history (going back to 1998) that they've managed to turn the trick against the Lions.

“Zero and 29 before tonight,” Saints assistant coach Brad Stovie pointed out as fans mobbed the players. “Yeah, I'd say this was a pretty special night.”

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McDermott nets 26 in loss to No.1 Rams

Adam McDermott scored a game-high 26 points Tuesday night as the Xavier Saints lost to top-ranked Dubuque Senior, 62-51, in a Mississippi Valley Conference game at Xavier.

McDermott popped in five 3-pointers for the Saints. Matt Nelson added 11 points for Xavier (9-7, 5-6).

Kyle Haber hit four 3-pointers and led Dubuque Senior (15-1, 11-0) with 22 points.

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Saints put clamps on Cedar Falls

The Xavier Saints held Cedar Falls to six points in the first half Friday night and belted the Tigers, 65-38, in a Mississippi Valley Conference boys basketball game at Xavier.

Xavier led at halftime, 25-6.

Matt Nelson led the Saints (9-6, 5-5) with 14 points and nine rebounds. Frank Hill made three 3-pointers and had 12 points. Adam McDermott finished with eight points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Durrell Jackson led Cedar Falls with eight points.

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Saints blank Prairie in 55-37 win

The Xavier Saints outscored Prairie 12-0 in the first quarter Tuesday night and spanked the Hawks, 55-37, in a Mississippi Valley Conference boys basketball game at Prairie.

Calvin Winker scored 13 points for Xavier (8-6, 4-4). Adam McDermott and Andrew Bisenius netted 12 points apiece.

Michael Mims popped in four 3-pointers and produced 18 points for Prairie (4-10, 2-7).

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