The Arts High School (Newark, NJ) varsity basketball team is hosting a non-conference game against Roman Catholic High School (Philadelphia, PA) today at 4:00 PM.
Matchup Details:
- Teams: Roman Catholic vs The Arts
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Live stream: Watch Here
- Location: The Arts High School, Newark, NJ
Roman Catholic vs. Arts: A Season in Review
As the 2024-2025 season unfolds, Roman Catholic and Arts high schools stand out as formidable competitors in their respective regions. Their records and statistics reveal the strengths and nuances of two elite teams that continue to dominate in their leagues and beyond.
Rankings and Records
Roman Catholic (PA)
- National Rank: 71
- State Rank: 1 (PA)
- Class Rank: 1
- Overall Record: 8-3
- Conference Record: 2-1
- Home Record: 2-3
- Away Record: 3-0
- Neutral Site Record: 3-0
- Win Percentage: 72.7%
- Conference Win Percentage: 66.7%
- Points For (PF): 659
- Points Against (PA): 526
Arts (NJ)
- State Rank: 28 (NJ)
- Division Rank: 2
- Overall Record: 5-1
- League Record: 0-1
- Home Record: 2-1
- Away Record: 1-0
- Neutral Site Record: 2-0
- Win Percentage: 83.3%
- League Win Percentage: 0.0%
- Points For (PF): 377
- Points Against (PA): 266
Team Scoring Averages
Scoring consistency is often a reliable indicator of success. Here’s how Roman Catholic and Arts compare quarter by quarter:
| Quarter | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 13.0 | 13.5 | 14.0 | 11.8 | 10.0 | 59.9 |
| Arts | 13.0 | 20.0 | 22.0 | 24.0 | – | 62.8 |
- Roman Catholic shows balanced scoring across all quarters, maintaining steady performance.
- Arts dominates in the second half, with significant scoring increases in the third and fourth quarters, outpacing Roman Catholic’s average by a considerable margin.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Roman Catholic | Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8-3 | 5-1 |
| League | 2-1 | 0-1 |
| Non-League | 1-1 | 4-0 |
| Home | 2-3 | 2-1 |
| Away | 3-0 | 1-0 |
| Neutral | 3-0 | 2-0 |
| Playoff | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| In-State | 2-1 | 4-1 |
| Out-of-State | 6-2 | 1-0 |
Key takeaways:
- Roman Catholic has played more games overall, with mixed results at home but perfect records on the road and neutral courts.
- Arts has fewer games but maintains a higher win percentage. Their dominance in non-league matchups is evident with a 4-0 record.
Conclusion
Roman Catholic and Arts have showcased their strengths in distinct ways this season. Roman Catholic’s balanced scoring and extensive schedule demonstrate their experience and resilience. Meanwhile, Arts’ explosive second-half scoring and impressive win percentage highlight their ability to perform under pressure.
Both teams are primed for deep postseason runs, with potential matchups likely to offer thrilling basketball for fans and intense competition on the court.
