The Bishop Ryan varsity basketball team (Minot, ND) will host a home conference game against Glenburn (ND) today at 7:15 PM.

Game Details:

• Teams: Glenburn @ Bishop Ryan
• Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
• Time: 7:15 PM
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High School Basketball Showdown: Glenburn vs. Bishop Ryan

The 2024-2025 high school basketball season has been one of contrasts for Glenburn and Bishop Ryan. While Glenburn has faced a tough season with a 2-13 overall record, Bishop Ryan has been nearly perfect, going 14-0. The two teams’ journeys have been defined by different outcomes, yet they share a history of facing common opponents, with Bishop Ryan dominating their shared matchups.

Glenburn’s Struggles

Glenburn has had a difficult season, recording a win percentage of just .133. The team has struggled both in district play, where they are winless at 0-7, and in non-league games, finishing with a 2-6 record. The team has also struggled on the road with an 0-6 record in neutral games and an away record of 0-3. Despite their challenges, Glenburn has continued to battle through tough matchups, with an overall scoring average of 53.9 points per game. However, their defense has allowed a total of 1,140 points, and this defensive struggle has been one of the key factors in their losing record.

Bishop Ryan’s Perfection

In stark contrast, Bishop Ryan has been nearly flawless throughout the season. With a perfect 14-0 record, the team has dominated both district and non-district play. Bishop Ryan has shown consistency across the board, with a 7-0 record in district games and an undefeated record of 5-0 at home, 5-0 away, and 4-0 on neutral courts. The team’s scoring average of 67.6 points per game far surpasses their opponents, and their defense has been equally impressive, allowing only 565 points over the course of their 14 games. Their ability to maintain high levels of performance, especially on the road and in tough games, has made them a top contender in their district.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents, though with very different results. For instance, when Glenburn met Powers Lake/Burke Central on December 17, 2024, they suffered a significant loss (74-41). On the other hand, Bishop Ryan defeated Powers Lake/Burke Central on December 14, 2024, by a solid margin of 65-41. Similarly, when Glenburn faced Tioga on January 3, 2025, they won 84-73, while Bishop Ryan also won their January 16 matchup against Tioga with a dominating 74-43 score.

Throughout the season, Glenburn has managed to claim victories over teams like South Prairie/Max, but their overall record against common opponents is just 2-8. Bishop Ryan, in contrast, has been perfect against the same teams, going 12-0.

Key Matchups

As the season progresses, both teams are set to face more challenging opponents. Glenburn will be hoping to turn things around with upcoming matchups against Berthold on February 4, 2025, and Drake/Anamoose on February 6, 2025. For Bishop Ryan, their focus will be on continuing their perfect season, with key matchups against Kenmare/Bowbells on February 4, 2025, and Berthold on February 17, 2025.

Team Breakdown

Glenburn (2024-2025):

• Overall: 2-13
• District: 0-7
• Home: 2-4
• Away: 0-3
• Neutral: 0-6
• Win %: .133
• Points For: 809
• Points Against: 1,140

Bishop Ryan (2024-2025):

• Overall: 14-0
• District: 7-0
• Home: 5-0
• Away: 5-0
• Neutral: 4-0
• Win %: 1.000
• Points For: 947
• Points Against: 565

Conclusion

While Glenburn’s season has been tough, they continue to push forward, hoping to close the gap in their district and non-district games. Meanwhile, Bishop Ryan’s undefeated streak highlights their dominance on both offense and defense. The teams’ contrasting performances against common opponents further emphasize the difference in their seasons. As both teams face new challenges, basketball fans will be keeping a close eye on how each squad finishes out the rest of the season.