The Union Grove (WI) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Badger (Lake Geneva, WI) today at 7 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Wisconsin High School Basketball
Who: Badger vs Union Grove
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Badger vs Union Grove

As the 2024-2025 Wisconsin high school basketball season progresses, the rivalry between the Badger and Union Grove teams in Lake Geneva and Union Grove, respectively, is heating up. With a significant conference matchup approaching, let’s take a deeper look at both teams’ performances, their upcoming head-to-head battles, and their common opponents.

Badger (Lake Geneva) Overview

The Badger varsity basketball team enters the season with a .500 overall record of 5-5. Despite a rocky start in the conference with a 1-3 record, Badger has shown resilience, especially in their home games where they have a solid 4-1 home record. Their scoring average stands at an impressive 62.8 points per game. The team’s scoring in the first two quarters has been strong, with an average of 31 points in Q1 and 39 points in Q2. However, they have not managed to score in the third and fourth quarters, which will need attention as they continue their campaign.

Badger’s common opponents include Elkhorn, Waterford, Westosha Central, Wilmot, Cudahy, Beloit Memorial, Burlington, and South Milwaukee. Against these teams, Badger has a mixed record, with notable wins against Wilmot and Cudahy but losses to strong teams like Waterford and Westosha Central.

Union Grove Overview

Union Grove, with a current 2-7 record, has had a much tougher season. Their conference performance has been particularly difficult, as they remain winless with a 0-4 record in the conference. Despite this, Union Grove has shown a bit of promise in away games, holding a 2-2 record when playing on the road. Their overall scoring average is slightly higher than Badger’s at 63.1 points per game, but they have been prone to struggles on defense, allowing 634 points to their opponents thus far.

Union Grove’s season has seen more inconsistency, particularly in their head-to-head matches with common opponents such as Elkhorn and Westosha Central. Their conference record remains a tough challenge, and they’ll need to find ways to improve their play, particularly in their upcoming games.

Head-to-Head: Badger vs. Union Grove

The first major showdown between these two teams will take place on January 11, 2025, at Union Grove at 7 PM. This is a crucial game for both teams as Badger aims to build on their solid home record and Union Grove hopes to turn their season around with a much-needed conference win.

The return matchup will be on February 14, 2025, at Badger’s home court in Lake Geneva. Both games could have significant playoff implications as each team continues to navigate a competitive conference.

Common Opponents Breakdown

When analyzing their common opponents, Badger holds a 1-3 record against teams like Elkhorn, Waterford, and Westosha Central, while Union Grove stands at 1-4. Both teams have faced off against similar competition, with losses to teams like Elkhorn, Waterford, and Westosha Central. However, Badger has had a stronger performance in non-conference matchups, with victories over Wilmot and Cudahy, whereas Union Grove has struggled against teams like Burlington and South Milwaukee.

The Road Ahead

Badger will be looking to continue their momentum with an upcoming home game against Wilmot on January 14 and their road games against teams like Beloit Memorial and Burlington. Their performance in the first half of the season suggests they have the potential to perform well, especially if they can find consistency in the second half of games.

For Union Grove, the road ahead looks challenging, but a win against Badger could reignite their confidence. The team’s upcoming matchups against teams like Elkhorn, Waterford, and Westosha Central will be crucial in determining their playoff fate.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both Badger and Union Grove face challenges, but also opportunities to make their mark in the Wisconsin high school basketball scene. The rivalry game on January 11 will be a critical point for both teams, and with both sides having something to prove, fans can expect an exciting and competitive matchup.