The Barlow (Gresham, OR) varsity basketball team will be playing a home tournament game against Mountainside (Beaverton, OR) today at 9 a.m.

Matchup Information:

• Teams: Mountainside vs Barlow
• Date and Time: Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at 9 a.m.
• Location: Barlow High School, Gresham, OR
• Live stream: Watch Here

Team Analysis: Mountainside vs. Barlow (2024-2025 Season)

As we move deeper into the 2024-2025 high school basketball season, two teams making waves in the rankings are Mountainside and Barlow. These teams come with distinct records and styles of play, and their matchups against common opponents reveal intriguing trends. Let’s take a closer look at the season statistics and compare the two teams to see how they stack up.

Team Records & Overview

Mountainside (24-25)

• Overall Record: 2-5
• Home Record: 1-0
• Away Record: 0-3
• Neutral Record: 1-2
• Win Percentage: .286
• Points For (PF): 353
• Points Against (PA): 399

Mountainside has struggled early this season, with a win percentage of just .286. However, their home record remains unblemished, indicating their potential when they have home-court advantage. Their offense has averaged 50.4 points per game, but their defense has allowed 399 points in total, showing areas that need improvement.

Barlow (24-25)

• Overall Record: 5-1
• Home Record: 1-0
• Away Record: 3-0
• Neutral Record: 1-1
• Win Percentage: .833
• Points For (PF): 439
• Points Against (PA): 367

Barlow, on the other hand, has been on a strong run with a 5-1 overall record, posting a remarkable win percentage of .833. They have been especially strong on the road, with a 3-0 record. The team has averaged 73.2 points per game, a major contrast to Mountainside’s offensive output, while their defense has allowed 367 points.

Team Scoring Averages

• Mountainside: 50.4 points per game
• Barlow: 73.2 points per game

Barlow has clearly been more prolific on offense, averaging nearly 23 more points per game than Mountainside. Their ability to consistently score is one of their key strengths this season, while Mountainside’s offense has struggled to keep pace with their opponents.

Common Opponents Breakdown

Both teams have faced some common opponents this season, and the results of these matchups give us some insight into the relative strengths of each squad.

Mountainside’s Common Opponents Record: 0-2
Barlow’s Common Opponents Record: 2-1

Here’s how both teams have fared against these common opponents:

• Grant:
  • Mountainside: Lost 62-48 on 12/6/24
  • Barlow: Won 77-71 on 12/20/24
• Central Catholic:
  • Mountainside: Lost 77-56 on 12/26/24
  • Barlow: Will face Central Catholic on 1/24/25 and again on 2/18/25
• Westview:
  • Mountainside: Will play on 1/14/25 and 2/6/25
  • Barlow: Won 55-51 on 12/10/24
• Jesuit:
  • Mountainside: Will play on 1/21/25 and 2/14/25
  • Barlow: Lost 67-58 on 12/26/24, will play on 1/7/25

Clearly, Barlow has performed better against common opponents so far, with two wins to Mountainside’s zero. The results of these matchups show that Barlow has been able to handle tough competition, while Mountainside has yet to secure a win against shared opponents.

Record Breakdown by Category

• Head-to-Head:
  • Mountainside: 0-0
  • Barlow: 0-0
    While these teams have not yet faced each other this season, their overall records suggest that Barlow will be the favorite based on their current form.
• League Record:
  • Both teams are currently sitting at 0-0 in their respective leagues, with plenty of season left to affect their league standings.
• Non-League Record:
  • Mountainside: 1-4
  • Barlow: 5-0
    Barlow has been dominant in non-league play, remaining undefeated, whereas Mountainside has struggled in these matchups.
• In-State Record:
  • Mountainside: 2-5
  • Barlow: 5-1
    Both teams have competed heavily against in-state teams, but Barlow has enjoyed far more success in these contests.
• Out-of-State Record:
  • Both teams are 0-0 against out-of-state teams.

Conclusion

As we head deeper into the 2024-2025 basketball season, Barlow stands out as the stronger team based on their performance against common opponents, their solid overall record, and their prolific offense. Mountainside will need to improve both their scoring and defense to turn things around and remain competitive in their upcoming matchups. With several key games ahead, particularly against strong opponents like Jesuit and Central Catholic, both teams will have opportunities to prove themselves and potentially shift the balance of power in their favor.