The Bourgeois (Gray, LA) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Madison Prep Academy (Baton Rouge, LA) today at 7 p.m.
Bourgeois vs Madison Prep Academy Game Info:
What: Louisiana High School Basketball
Who: Bourgeois (LA) vs Madison Prep Academy (LA)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Bourgeois vs Madison Prep Academy
As we look at the 2024-2025 high school basketball season for Madison Prep Academy and Bourgeois, there is a clear contrast in their performance, particularly in terms of overall record, scoring averages, and head-to-head matchups with common opponents. Here’s a breakdown of how these two teams compare across several key categories.
Madison Prep Academy’s Dominance
Madison Prep Academy has enjoyed a strong season so far, boasting a 12-2 overall record. The team has shown its dominance particularly at home, where it is 2-0. They have a stellar 9-1 record in neutral games, contributing to a .857 winning percentage. Madison Prep’s offense is potent, averaging 55.9 points per game across four quarters: 15.4 in the first, 14.6 in the second, 14.4 in the third, and 15.4 in the final quarter. Their defense has also been strong, with 569 points allowed over the season.
Bourgeois’ Struggles
In contrast, Bourgeois has faced a more challenging season, recording a 8-10 overall record. While they’ve managed to stay competitive, they have a relatively balanced home and away performance, with a 3-3 record at home and 5-5 away. However, their neutral game performance is concerning, sitting at 0-2. Bourgeois has struggled to put up points, averaging only 55.3 points per game: 15.0 in the first quarter, 10.5 in the second, 9.0 in the third, and 16.0 in the fourth. Their defense has been a bit more porous, allowing 1,046 points over the season.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
Looking at the common opponents faced by both teams, Madison Prep Academy holds a clear advantage with a 2-1 record against these opponents, compared to Bourgeois’ 0-2. For instance, both teams faced Archbishop Shaw, but while Madison Prep Academy fell short with a narrow loss (61-55), Bourgeois suffered a more significant defeat (72-46). Additionally, both teams faced Brother Martin, with Madison Prep coming out victorious (47-41), while Bourgeois still has to play them later in the season. East St. John was another common opponent, where Madison Prep secured a dominant 76-28 win, whereas Bourgeois will face them later this season.
Record Breakdown
When breaking down their records, Madison Prep Academy excels in non-league play, holding a 5-1 record, compared to Bourgeois’ 4-7. Both teams are yet to start league play, but Madison Prep’s overall record puts them in a stronger position heading into any competitive matchups. Additionally, Madison Prep Academy shines in neutral games, which is often an indicator of strong performances in non-home court situations, while Bourgeois has struggled to win in neutral settings.
Conclusion
Overall, Madison Prep Academy has outperformed Bourgeois in nearly every category this season. Their strong offensive and defensive statistics, combined with a superior record against common opponents, position them as one of the top teams in their league. Bourgeois, on the other hand, will need to focus on improving both their offensive consistency and defense if they are to turn their season around and challenge stronger opponents in the future. With both teams still facing significant games ahead, the remainder of the season could offer more insights into their potential to make a deeper playoff run.
