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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress

Playoff prep, varsity focus shifts to postseason

Gabby Jacobs and Mckayla Schmal • February 5, 2026
Mckayla Schmal and , Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writerGabby Jacobs, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
Mckayla Schmal
Xavier varsity basketball team takes warmup shots before going against Corona del Sol. The Gators only have two games in the regular season before heading to the playoffs
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