The Bear River varsity basketball team (Garland, UT) will host St. Joseph (Ogden, UT) for a home non-conference game on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
Matchup Details Basketball:
What: Utah, High School Basketball
Who: Bear River vs St. Joseph
When: Friday, December 06, 2024
Time: 8:00. p.m. ET
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St. Joseph vs. Bear River: A Detailed Comparison for the 2024-2025 Season
As the 2024-2025 season progresses, two teams—St. Joseph and Bear River—stand out in their respective performances. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of both teams’ records, scoring averages, and other key statistics that define their season thus far.
St. Joseph’s Strong Start
St. Joseph (24-25) has demonstrated impressive form with a solid 3-1 overall record. The team has excelled on the road, securing two victories out of three away games and boasting a perfect home record of 1-0. Their performance shows a high win percentage of .750, a promising sign for the rest of the season.
Key Stats:
- Overall Record: 3-1
- Home: 1-0
- Away: 2-1
- Win Percentage: .750
- Points For (PF): 295
- Points Against (PA): 206
- Average Points Per Game: 73.8
St. Joseph has averaged an impressive 42.0 points in the first quarter alone, signaling their aggressive start in games. Their second and third-quarter scoring drops slightly to 16.0 and 18.0 points, respectively, but they finish strong with 10.0 points in the fourth quarter. This offensive consistency reflects a well-rounded team capable of maintaining a lead throughout the game.
Bear River’s Struggles and Potential
Bear River (24-25) has had a more challenging season, posting a 2-3 overall record. They’ve faced difficulties both at home and away, with a balanced record of 1-0 at home, 1-2 away, and 0-1 in neutral-site games. Despite this, the team has remained competitive, registering 290 points scored and 275 points allowed over five games.
Key Stats:
- Overall Record: 2-3
- Home: 1-0
- Away: 1-2
- Neutral: 0-1
- Win Percentage: .400
- Points For (PF): 290
- Points Against (PA): 275
- Average Points Per Game: 58.0
The Bear River team averages 12.3 points in the first quarter, indicating they may struggle to get off to fast starts. Their scoring consistency improves slightly throughout the second and third quarters (12.0 and 14.0 points, respectively), but they finish with a modest 12.7 points in the fourth. Despite these struggles, Bear River has shown resilience in several close games and could improve as the season progresses.
Record Breakdown: Key Comparisons
When comparing the two teams’ records across various categories, St. Joseph clearly holds the edge in most areas. Both teams are yet to play any league games, but in non-league play, St. Joseph has an impressive 3-1 record, while Bear River has a 2-3 mark.
- St. Joseph (3-1): 3-1 in non-league games, 2-1 on the road, 1-0 at home
- Bear River (2-3): 2-3 overall, 1-2 on the road, 1-0 at home, 0-1 in neutral games
Both teams are yet to compete in a playoff game, and neither has faced a common opponent yet. However, St. Joseph’s stronger non-league and overall record positions them as the stronger team so far.
Conclusion
While Bear River still has time to regroup and adjust, St. Joseph has demonstrated that they are in top form early in the season. With a high-scoring offense and solid defense, they are primed to contend throughout the rest of their schedule. Meanwhile, Bear River will need to address their slow starts and finish stronger in games if they are to turn their season around. As the two teams continue to navigate the season, the matchup between St. Joseph and Bear River will undoubtedly be one to watch.
