The Archbishop Ryan High School varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Lansdale Catholic High School on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
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What: Pennsylvania High School Basketball
Who: Archbishop Ryan vs Lansdale Catholic
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Lansdale Catholic vs. Archbishop Ryan: A Basketball Showdown
The 2024-2025 basketball season has been an exciting journey for both Lansdale Catholic and Archbishop Ryan, two high school teams that have faced a series of challenges and triumphs. With the season nearing its midpoint, let’s take a closer look at their records, performances, and stats to see how these teams are shaping up.
Overall Performance
Lansdale Catholic comes into the season with a strong record of 7-4 overall. They have shown resilience in both home and away games, with a 3-1 record at home and a balanced 3-3 mark on the road. On neutral ground, they’ve posted a perfect 1-0 record. Their performance in conference games, however, has been a struggle with no wins in their first two matches, leaving them with a conference record of 0-2. Despite this, they are averaging 56.5 points per game, showing that their offense is competitive.
Archbishop Ryan, on the other hand, holds a slightly lower win percentage with a 5-6 overall record. Their home and away splits are not as favorable, with a 1-3 home record and a 0-2 record on the road. However, they have found success in neutral-site games, posting a 4-1 record. Like Lansdale Catholic, they have yet to find success in conference play, also sitting at 0-2 in league games. Archbishop Ryan averages 60.9 points per game, slightly better than Lansdale Catholic.
Key Statistical Leaders
In terms of individual performance, Lansdale Catholic boasts impressive numbers from their star player, Brandon Russell. Russell leads the team in points per game with an average of 14.2, also contributing significantly with 4.0 assists and 2.3 steals per game. He is a dynamic presence on the court for Lansdale Catholic. Additionally, Malik Hughes is another key contributor, averaging 5.3 rebounds per game.
Archbishop Ryan, meanwhile, also has solid performers on their roster. Brandon Russell (no relation) leads in several categories for Archbishop Ryan, averaging 5.1 points per game. They rely heavily on Semaj Stone, who leads the team in blocks with 1.6 per game. Despite a team-oriented approach to scoring, Archbishop Ryan’s overall offensive efficiency needs improvement to keep up with high-scoring opponents.
Team Stats Comparison
Lansdale Catholic, despite their struggles in conference play, has posted some solid team statistics. With an average of 61.6 points per game, they have a strong offensive showing, aided by 28.4 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists. They have also been active defensively, averaging 10.7 steals and 6.4 blocks per game.
In contrast, Archbishop Ryan’s offensive production is slightly higher, averaging 60.9 points per game. However, their defense is a bit less consistent, with only 10.7 steals per game and 3.6 blocks per game. Their lack of consistent scoring in critical moments could be a reason for their more modest overall record.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced some common opponents, but neither team has yet won when matched up against these foes. Lansdale Catholic and Archbishop Ryan are both 0-2 against their common opponents, which include Conwell-Egan Catholic, Roman Catholic, and Cardinal O’Hara. These losses demonstrate the level of competition each team has had to face and offer insight into how they might perform in future matchups.
Looking Ahead
As both teams continue their season, it is clear that they are still finding their identity. Lansdale Catholic has shown offensive firepower with their team scoring average, while Archbishop Ryan has been working to shore up their defense. With several important games ahead, including matchups against powerhouses like Archbishop Carroll, West Catholic, and Neumann-Goretti, both teams will need to capitalize on their strengths and improve in areas where they’ve struggled.
Lansdale Catholic will need to continue to rely on their dynamic scorer, Brandon Russell, while ensuring they maintain their solid defensive play. Archbishop Ryan, meanwhile, will have to find ways to close games with more efficiency and look to players like Semaj Stone for leadership on both ends of the floor.
This season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to make their mark and possibly secure crucial wins in conference play and beyond. The rivalry between Lansdale Catholic and Archbishop Ryan is one that fans will be watching closely as the season unfolds.
