The Archbishop Moeller High School (Cincinnati, OH) varsity basketball team will play a neutral-site tournament game against Ridge View (Columbia, SC) today at 8:45 PM.

Game Details
Matchup: Ridge View vs. Archbishop Moeller
Date and Time: Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at 8:45 PM
Event: Beach Ball Classic

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Tournament: Beach Ball Classic – Traditional Bracket

Ridge View vs. Archbishop Moeller: A Comparative Analysis of the 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons

As the 2024-2025 basketball season heats up, two teams that stand out in their respective regions are Ridge View and Archbishop Moeller. Ridge View, representing South Carolina, has had a balanced start to their campaign with an even 5-5 record, while Archbishop Moeller, hailing from Ohio, has dominated their competition, finishing the season undefeated at 6-0. Here, we take a closer look at how these two teams stack up in various categories, from overall performance to scoring trends.

Team Overview:

• Ridge View (SC): With a 5-5 overall record, Ridge View has shown both resilience and inconsistency this season. Their performance has been relatively strong at home with a 4-2 record, but they’ve faced challenges in neutral-site and away games. Despite their .500 win percentage, Ridge View has managed to score 640 points while allowing 635 over the course of the season.
• Archbishop Moeller (OH): In stark contrast, Archbishop Moeller has been flawless, finishing the season with a perfect 6-0 record. Their defense has been formidable, as they’ve allowed just 223 points in total, a testament to their strong defensive play. Their ability to perform in a variety of settings is notable, as they’ve gone undefeated both at home (2-0) and on the road (3-0), with one win coming at a neutral site (1-0).

Scoring Breakdown:

The scoring trends for each team reveal different strengths.

• Ridge View has averaged 64 points per game across the season, with their scoring increasing significantly in the second half. They start strong, putting up 17.7 points in the first quarter, and then continue to build momentum, averaging 21.0 points in the final quarter. Despite their relatively slow second quarter (9.3 points), Ridge View’s ability to close games is evident, as they outscore opponents in the final quarter.
• Archbishop Moeller, on the other hand, has been highly consistent in their scoring throughout the game. They average 19.0 points in the first quarter and 13.0 in the second. Their highest-scoring quarter is the third (21.0 points), but they manage to stay strong in the fourth with 16.0 points. Overall, Archbishop Moeller’s balanced attack has kept them dominant in their matchups, as they average 60.5 points per game.

Record Breakdown:

Looking at the record breakdown for both teams:

• Ridge View: Their 5-5 overall record is a mix of successes and struggles. A key strength for Ridge View is their performance at home (4-2), though they’ve faced tougher competition away (0-1) and at neutral sites (1-2). However, they’ve shown promise with an even balance of wins and losses, and they’ll need to continue improving their consistency as the season progresses.
• Archbishop Moeller: The undefeated 6-0 record of Archbishop Moeller speaks volumes about their dominance across all areas of play. Their perfect record includes impressive performances both at home (2-0) and on the road (3-0), as well as in neutral-site games (1-0). Archbishop Moeller’s ability to maintain such consistency, especially in various environments, sets them apart as one of the top teams in their division.

In-State vs. Out-of-State Matchups:

• Ridge View has shown a solid record in-state (3-0), but struggles when facing out-of-state competition, with a 1-5 mark in these games.
• Archbishop Moeller has been equally dominant in both in-state (6-0) and out-of-state matchups, making them an even more formidable opponent across different regions.

Conclusion:

While Ridge View has displayed flashes of brilliance, their inconsistency, especially in neutral-site and away games, has been a hurdle. They have a lot of potential but need to work on refining their approach in critical moments to push past the .500 win percentage. Archbishop Moeller, however, stands as an imposing figure with a perfect record and a well-rounded game plan. Their ability to dominate across the board, with a solid defense and potent offense, has made them one of the most feared teams in the state of Ohio.

Both teams have the potential to make deep playoff runs, but Archbishop Moeller’s perfect record and superior consistency give them the edge heading into future matchups.