The Elk Mound (WI) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Altoona (WI) today at 7 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Wisconsin High School Basketball
Who: Altoona vs Elk Mound
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Altoona vs Elk Mound
As the Wisconsin high school basketball season heats up, two teams in the area, Altoona and Elk Mound, have made notable strides in their campaigns. Both teams have experienced their share of successes and challenges, and their performances have brought them into the spotlight for local basketball fans. Here’s a closer look at how each team has performed so far in the 2024-2025 season.
Altoona’s Season Overview
Altoona’s basketball team has been fairly competitive this season with a mixed record. As of December 2024, they are holding a 2-3 overall record. Their performance in conference play stands at 1-1, while their home record is a respectable 2-1. However, their road games have proven to be more challenging, as they have yet to secure a win on the road, sitting at 0-2 in away games.
Altoona has displayed strong offensive capabilities, averaging 62.6 points per game. Despite this, their defense has allowed 290 points, which has occasionally resulted in narrow losses. Key matchups for Altoona include a solid win against Baldwin-Woodville on December 14, 2024, with a commanding 84-52 scoreline, and a close defeat to Durand-Arkansaw on December 10, 2024, in a 60-49 loss.
Elk Mound’s Strong Start
Elk Mound, on the other hand, has had a very successful start to their season with a 4-1 overall record. Their conference play is flawless at 2-0, and they’ve been dominant at home, holding a perfect 3-0 record on their home court. Elk Mound has also shown resilience on the road, winning one of their two away games (1-1).
Offensively, Elk Mound has been slightly more efficient than Altoona, with an average of 57.0 points per game. Their defense has allowed just 274 points, which has helped them secure victories in tight games. Elk Mound’s standout performance came against Durand-Arkansaw, where they won 63-49 on December 12, 2024. Their other notable victory was a 65-62 win over Arcadia on December 3, 2024.
Head-to-Head Performance and Common Opponents
Both Altoona and Elk Mound have faced similar opponents this season, which has provided fans with a chance to compare their performances. In games against Baldwin-Woodville, both teams emerged victorious. Altoona beat Baldwin-Woodville 84-52, while Elk Mound will meet them on February 17, 2025, for their return matchup.
Against Spring Valley, both teams secured victories. Altoona defeated Spring Valley 59-46 on December 7, 2024, while Elk Mound will face them in January and February 2025.
However, the teams have also faced some differences in their results against other teams. For example, while Altoona lost to Durand-Arkansaw 60-49, Elk Mound beat the same team 63-49 in their matchup. Altoona’s losses have generally been tighter contests, but their inability to secure wins on the road has hindered their overall record.
The Road Ahead
As both teams progress through their respective schedules, the competition remains fierce. Altoona will need to improve their performance on the road to stay competitive, while Elk Mound will look to maintain their perfect conference record and continue their strong start.
For Altoona, key matchups against teams like Prescott and St. Croix Central will be important to their hopes of climbing up the standings. On the other hand, Elk Mound will look to extend their dominance in the conference as they face off against both league rivals and non-league opponents throughout the remainder of the season.
Both teams will be looking to build on their early-season performances, making for an exciting conclusion to the 2024-2025 basketball campaign. With talented rosters and the will to win, Altoona and Elk Mound will continue to be two teams to watch in Wisconsin high school basketball.
