The American Prep WV (West Valley City, UT) varsity basketball team will play a neutral-site tournament game against Moapa Valley (Overton, NV) on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:30 PM.

Matchup Details Basketball:

What: Utah, High School Basketball
Who: American Prep WV vs Moapa Valley
When: Friday, December 06, 2024
Time: 5:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Moapa Valley vs. American Prep WV: Game Preview

The Moapa Valley Pirates and the American Prep WV team will face off in an exciting neutral-site basketball game on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST). This will mark their first head-to-head matchup of the 2024-2025 season, and with both teams entering the game with something to prove, it’s sure to be a competitive contest.

Team Records & Early Performance

• Moapa Valley Pirates (0-1): The Pirates come into this game with a 0-1 record after their season opener. They’ve already faced a challenging test, losing 45-72 in their opening game. Their team has shown some offensive firepower, particularly in the second quarter, where they scored 17 points, but will need to work on consistency across all four quarters.
• American Prep WV (1-0): The American Prep team from West Valley City, Utah, enters this game with an undefeated 1-0 record, having won their season opener with an impressive 66-53 victory. They displayed a strong offensive effort, scoring 66 points, and will look to build on that momentum heading into this neutral-site clash.

Team Scoring Averages

While Moapa Valley scored a respectable 45 points in their first outing, they’ll need to increase their offensive output to compete with American Prep WV, who averaged 66 points in their win. Here’s a closer look at how both teams have performed thus far:

• Moapa Valley: Averaged 45 points per game in their first outing, with the bulk of their scoring coming in the first half, especially the second quarter (17 points). In their matchup against American Prep WV, they’ll need to find ways to improve their offensive flow and finish strong in the final quarter, where they only scored 7 points in their opener.
• American Prep WV: Averaged 66 points per game in their opening victory. Their balanced scoring and defensive efforts allowed them to control the game, and they’ll look to replicate that performance against Moapa Valley.

Key Players

• Moapa Valley:
  • Moses Duon: The leading scorer for Moapa Valley with an impressive 20 points per game. Duon also leads the team in blocks, with 1 block per game.
  • Chris Monroy: The Pirates’ standout rebounder, averaging 10 rebounds per game, while also leading the team with 4 assists per game.
• American Prep WV:
  • Moses Duon: Duon’s presence on both ends of the floor makes him a player to watch, especially his ability to both score and block shots. He’ll be critical to Moapa Valley’s efforts to contain American Prep.
  • Chris Monroy: Known for his hustle, Monroy leads his team in rebounds and assists and will be key in both securing possessions and creating opportunities for his teammates.

Team Stat Comparison

While both teams bring strong individual talent to the table, American Prep WV leads in several key statistical categories:

• Points per game: American Prep WV with 66 points, Moapa Valley with 45.
• Rebounds per game: Moapa Valley holds an advantage with 31 rebounds per game compared to American Prep WV’s 24.
• Assists per game: Moapa Valley leads with 14 assists, showing better ball movement than their opponents.
• Steals per game: Moapa Valley leads with 12 steals, showcasing their aggressive defense.

Game Outlook

This upcoming game promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Moapa Valley looking to bounce back after a tough season opener. Their defense will need to improve, especially as American Prep WV demonstrated an ability to score effectively in their first game. Moapa Valley’s leaders, including Duon and Monroy, will have to step up and deliver both offensively and defensively.

For American Prep WV, the team will look to build on their successful opening game. If they can maintain their offensive efficiency and tighten their defense, they will likely extend their winning streak.

Conclusion

With both teams having shown varying levels of success early in the season, the December 6 matchup will be a crucial test for both. For Moapa Valley, this game offers the opportunity to show their resilience and improvement. For American Prep WV, it’s a chance to solidify their early-season dominance.

Basketball fans in the Overton and West Valley City areas are in for a treat when these two teams hit the court for this exciting contest.