The Astoria (OR) varsity basketball team will host a home tournament game against Gladstone (OR) on Friday, December 27, at 7:30 PM.
Here’s what you need Basketball to know:
What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Astoria vs Gladstone
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here
Gladstone and Astoria Basketball Teams: A Comparison of Struggles in the 2024-2025 Season
As we progress through the 2024-2025 high school basketball season, two teams from Oregon—Gladstone and Astoria—are facing difficult campaigns. Both teams have struggled to find their footing, yet the records tell different stories about their challenges. Below is an analysis of their performances, breakdown of their common opponents, and overall team statistics.
Team Overview and Current Record
Gladstone (24-25 Season):
The Gladstone basketball team has been struggling to keep up with opponents, posting a 1-5 record overall, including a 1-1 home record and a dismal 0-4 away record. Their win percentage stands at a low .167, having scored 281 points and conceded 365 across six games.
Astoria (24-25 Season):
The Astoria team has yet to find a win this season, sitting at 0-5. Their away record is 0-1, while they have also suffered a 0-3 mark in neutral-site games. Astoria’s win percentage is a stark 0.000, with 248 points scored and 378 points allowed in their five games.
Scoring Averages
In terms of scoring, Gladstone averages 46.8 points per game, while Astoria is slightly ahead with an average of 49.6 points per game. However, both teams have shown that they struggle to score consistently, which reflects their challenging seasons thus far.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced several of the same opponents this season, and the results have been tough for both. Here’s a quick look at how they performed:
- North Marion
- Gladstone: Lost 65-41 on 12/4/24
- Astoria: Lost 84-53 on 12/14/24
- Valley Catholic
- Gladstone: Won 61-58 on 12/6/24
- Astoria: Will face on 2/11/25
- St. Helens
- Gladstone: Lost 54-41 on 12/10/24
- Astoria: Will face on 1/24/25, 2/8/25, and 2/25/25
- Tillamook
- Gladstone: Lost 63-50 on 12/16/24
- Astoria: Will face on 1/14/25, 1/31/25, and 2/14/25
- Scappoose
- Gladstone: Lost 68-42 on 12/19/24
- Astoria: Will face on 1/22/25, 2/6/25, and 2/21/25
- Seaside
- Gladstone: Match pending on 12/28/24
- Astoria: Will face on 1/17/25, 2/4/25, and 2/18/25
- Philomath
- Gladstone: Match pending on 1/14/25
- Astoria: Will face on 1/3/25
- The Dalles
- Gladstone: Match pending on 1/28/25, 2/18/25
- Astoria: Will face on 1/11/25, 2/3/25
- Crook County
- Gladstone: Match pending on 2/3/25, 2/4/25, and 2/25/25
- Astoria: Lost 71-37 on 12/5/24
From the common opponents’ results, it’s clear both teams have encountered tough competition, but neither has found much success against these shared adversaries.
Record Breakdown
Gladstone’s Record Breakdown:
- Overall Record: 1-5
- Home Record: 1-1
- Away Record: 0-4
- Non-League Record: 1-4
- League Record: 0-0
- Head-to-Head vs. Common Opponents: 1-4
Astoria’s Record Breakdown:
- Overall Record: 0-5
- Home Record: 0-1
- Away Record: 0-1
- Neutral Record: 0-3
- Non-League Record: 0-5
- League Record: 0-0
- Head-to-Head vs. Common Opponents: 0-2
Both teams have experienced difficulties playing away from home, with Gladstone having slightly more success on their home court. However, neither team has been able to generate a consistent winning formula as they head into the latter parts of their schedules.
Looking Ahead
As both teams continue their seasons, the hope remains that they will be able to turn things around. For Gladstone, securing more home victories and finding a way to perform better on the road will be key. Astoria, still in search of its first win, will need to adjust and learn from their tough early-season matchups to build momentum.
In summary, while both Gladstone and Astoria have faced formidable opponents, they’ve struggled to put together a complete game. The road ahead will require resilience, adjustments, and continued effort for both teams as they look to break their losing streaks and achieve better results.
