The Berks Catholic varsity basketball team (Reading, PA) will be hosting Cathedral Prep (Erie, PA) in a home tournament game today at 3 p.m.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Basketball
Who: Berks Catholic vs Cathedral Prep
When: Saturday, December 28, 2024,
Time: 3:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Team Comparison: Cathedral Prep vs. Berks Catholic (2024-2025 Season)

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams have emerged with notable records in their respective conferences: Cathedral Prep and Berks Catholic. With contrasting performance trends, each team brings a unique style of play and set of achievements to the court. Let’s break down the teams’ standings, scoring averages, and overall performance.

Cathedral Prep Overview

Cathedral Prep has a solid 5-4 record so far this season, boasting a .556 win percentage. The team has demonstrated versatility in their matchups, with a balanced record across various environments: 1-0 at home, 2-2 away, and 2-2 in neutral settings. This shows the team’s resilience, capable of competing across different venues and conditions.

Their offensive game has been efficient, with an average of 60 points per game (PPG), scoring 14 points in the first quarter, 16 in the second, 11.7 in the third, and 14 in the fourth. This reflects a steady scoring effort across all four quarters, but perhaps most notably, Cathedral Prep excels at maintaining a consistent output through the middle of the game.

Record Breakdown for Cathedral Prep:

• Overall: 5-4
• Home: 1-0
• Away: 2-2
• Neutral: 2-2
• Win Percentage: .556
• Points For (PF): 540
• Points Against (PA): 504

Cathedral Prep has faced a mix of league and non-league opponents, with a 2-0 record against non-league teams but a more mixed result in league play, sitting at 3-4.

Berks Catholic Overview

On the other side, Berks Catholic has been exceptional this season, holding a 6-1 record, which gives them an impressive .857 win percentage. They have also been strong in league play, with a conference win percentage of .750, sitting at 3-1 in the league and dominating their non-league schedule with a 3-0 record. Berks Catholic’s performance at home has been solid (2-1), but their away game success (3-0) really stands out, as well as their clean sheet in neutral games (1-0).

Offensively, Berks Catholic has been particularly strong in the second half of games, averaging 24 points in the third quarter and 17 in the fourth. Their total PPG of 58.1 indicates a solid, methodical approach to scoring, with a noticeable surge in the second half as they adjust to their opponents’ strategies.

Record Breakdown for Berks Catholic:

• Overall: 6-1
• Conference: 3-1
• Home: 2-1
• Away: 3-0
• Neutral: 1-0
• Win Percentage: .857
• Conference Win Percentage: .750
• Points For (PF): 407
• Points Against (PA): 352

Berks Catholic’s offensive game is well-rounded, and their consistency has been evident, especially in high-pressure moments such as the third and fourth quarters.

Scoring Comparison

When comparing both teams’ scoring averages, Cathedral Prep edges out a slightly higher PPG (60.0) compared to Berks Catholic (58.1), but Berks Catholic tends to perform better in the second half, with a more significant offensive surge. Cathedral Prep’s steady pace of scoring in each quarter is impressive, but Berks Catholic’s ability to ramp up their scoring in the second half, particularly in the third quarter, showcases their depth and adaptability.

Conclusion: Key Differences and Head-to-Head

Although both teams show impressive records, Berks Catholic has demonstrated a stronger win percentage and a more dominant conference performance. Cathedral Prep, however, remains competitive and shows that they can be a force to reckon with in a variety of game settings.

In their head-to-head matchup, the two teams are yet to meet this season, and the outcome of that game could be crucial in determining who will take control of the competitive landscape in the region.

Both teams have showcased impressive resilience and adaptability, and it will be exciting to see how these two squads perform as they head into the latter half of the season.