Xavier plays against Valley Vista
March 6, 2022
Fans cheer as Maureen Ulrich, sophomore, makes her three-point shot against Valley Vista. The varsity basketball team had a 9-game win streak heading into the game.
On January 19 in the AC, Xavier’s varsity basketball team, ranked #2, played a well-fought game against Valley Vista, ranked #1.
Jennifer Gillom, Xavier’s head varsity basketball coach, described it as “the best game of the season.”
Last season, Xavier played against Valley Vista in the state semifinals and lost 54 to 46. This year, the fourth quarter ended with a score of 53 to 53, causing the game to go into overtime. The two teams rallied to leads for their teams, but in the end Valley Vista won 71 to 65.
The stands were full of cheering spectators from both teams, but especially noticeable were the boys from Brophy.
Sister Lynn Winsor, vice principal for activities and athletics, said that having Brophy students attend games adds another dimension to the fans.
To get more fans to attend, Xavier held a raffle at the game. During halftime, gift cards were given out as raffle prizes.
Sienna Cherwinski, junior shooting guard, said that having the crowd cheer on the team keeps the team pumped with energy and confidence.