The Beresford (SD) varsity basketball team will host McCook Central/Montrose (Salem, SD) for a non-conference game on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
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What: South Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Beresford (SD) vs McCook Central/Montrose
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 8:00. p.m. ET
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McCook Central/Montrose vs. Beresford: A Comparison of 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons
The 2024-2025 basketball season has brought an intriguing contrast between two South Dakota high school teams—McCook Central/Montrose and Beresford. With varied performances, these teams have faced different challenges, yet both are showing promising potential. This article dives into their season records, key statistics, and comparisons to understand how these two teams are shaping up in the competition.
Team Records
McCook Central/Montrose (24-25)
- Overall Record: 5-3
- Region Record: 2-1
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 1-1
- Neutral Record: 1-1
- Win Percentage: 62.5%
- Region Win Percentage: 66.7%
- Points For (PF): 379
- Points Against (PA): 325
Beresford (24-25)
- Overall Record: 2-3
- Region Record: 0-1
- Home Record: 0-1
- Away Record: 2-2
- Neutral Record: 0-0
- Win Percentage: 40.0%
- Region Win Percentage: 0.0%
- Points For (PF): 248
- Points Against (PA): 299
At first glance, McCook Central/Montrose has had a stronger season with a 5-3 overall record, compared to Beresford’s 2-3. While McCook Central/Montrose has performed solidly in their region with a 2-1 record, Beresford has struggled in region play, sitting at 0-1. McCook Central/Montrose’s higher points for (PF) and lower points against (PA) also suggest a more consistent offense and defense compared to Beresford’s more volatile scoring dynamics.
Scoring Averages
McCook Central/Montrose:
- Overall Points Per Game (PPG): 47.4
Beresford:
- Overall Points Per Game (PPG): 49.6
Beresford edges out McCook Central/Montrose in terms of overall scoring, averaging nearly 50 points per game. However, McCook Central/Montrose’s offensive consistency is noteworthy, given that they have maintained a similar average in a more competitive region.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
McCook Central/Montrose:
- Quarter Scoring: Not available
Beresford:
- Q1: 12.0 PPG
- Q2: 16.0 PPG
- Q3: 19.0 PPG
- Q4: 13.0 PPG
Beresford’s scoring per quarter indicates an ability to build momentum as the game progresses, especially in the third quarter. However, McCook Central/Montrose’s breakdown isn’t available, making it hard to compare quarter-to-quarter performance directly.
Head-to-Head vs. Common Opponents
Both teams have faced some common opponents this season, with McCook Central/Montrose taking the lead in their encounters.
- McCook Central/Montrose vs. Parker: McCook Central/Montrose won 55-32 on 12/14/24.
- Beresford vs. Parker: Beresford won 57-44 on 1/3/25.
- McCook Central/Montrose vs. Chester: McCook Central/Montrose won 43-32 on 12/19/24.
- Beresford vs. Chester: Upcoming game for Beresford on 1/9/25.
In other matchups against Flandreau and Baltic, McCook Central/Montrose has been victorious, while Beresford faced defeats in these same matchups.
Performance Across Various Records
McCook Central/Montrose (24-25) Record Breakdown:
- League Record: 2-1
- Non-League Record: 3-2
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 1-1
Beresford (24-25) Record Breakdown:
- League Record: 0-1
- Non-League Record: 2-2
- Home Record: 0-1
- Away Record: 2-2
McCook Central/Montrose has shown a solid advantage at home and in the region, while Beresford has struggled in league play, although they’ve found more success in away games.
Conclusion
In conclusion, McCook Central/Montrose appears to have the upper hand in their head-to-head performance and overall record. Their balance between offense and defense, especially with a strong region record, sets them up well for the remainder of the season. Beresford, while scoring more points on average, has not been as consistent and will need to improve in region play to match up with the top teams in the area.
Both teams have promising prospects, and it will be interesting to see how they fare against upcoming challenges in the season.
