The Gresham Community varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Bowler today at 7 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Wisconsin High School Basketball
Who: Bowler vs Gresham Community
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Bowler vs Gresham Community

As the 2024-2025 Wisconsin high school basketball season progresses, the matchup between Bowler and Gresham Community has garnered attention from local fans. Both teams are currently facing challenges in their respective conferences, but the upcoming games are expected to provide pivotal moments for both squads. Let’s take a closer look at their performances, key statistics, and the head-to-head preview of these two teams.

Team Overview

Bowler (1-4 Record) The Bowler High School basketball team is currently 1-4 overall, with a 1-1 record in their conference. Their season has been a mix of tough losses and a narrow win against Marion (63-61). The team has struggled on the road, with a 1-2 away record, but they’ve managed to put up an average of 52.4 points per game, with a point differential of -86 (262 PF, 348 PA).

Gresham Community (1-4 Record) Similarly, Gresham Community’s season has been difficult, also holding a 1-4 overall record. Their conference play has been rough, with a 0-2 mark so far, and they’ve been unable to secure a home victory (0-0 record). Gresham’s scoring average sits at 35.8 points per game, with a point differential of -137 (179 PF, 316 PA). The team’s offensive struggles are evident in the numbers, and they’ll need to improve their scoring efficiency to stay competitive.

Head-to-Head Matchup

The Bowler varsity basketball team will travel to Gresham for a key conference game on January 3, 2025, at 7 p.m. This matchup will mark an important opportunity for both teams to get back on track in their conference standings.

Looking ahead, Bowler will host Gresham Community on February 13, 2025, with a chance to even the season series. The first game of the season between these two teams promises to be a hard-fought battle as they both aim to secure a win and build some momentum.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several of the same opponents this season, providing some insight into their relative strengths and weaknesses. For instance:

• Bowler has played against schools like Suring, Marion, Lena, and Wausaukee, with mixed results. They managed a close victory over Marion but struggled against teams like Wausaukee and Tigerton, losing by large margins.
• Gresham Community, on the other hand, has faced similar opponents such as Tigerton, Northland Lutheran, and Port Edwards. They have struggled similarly, with losses to teams like Tigerton (73-31) and Northland Lutheran (82-42).

Both teams share a 1-4 record when facing common opponents, underscoring the challenges both sides have faced this season.

Game Breakdown

• Bowler’s Key Statistics:
  • Overall Record: 1-4
  • Conference Record: 1-1
  • Points Per Game: 52.4
  • Points Against: 348
  • Home Record: 0-2
  • Away Record: 1-2
• Gresham Community’s Key Statistics:
  • Overall Record: 1-4
  • Conference Record: 0-2
  • Points Per Game: 35.8
  • Points Against: 316
  • Home Record: 0-0
  • Away Record: 1-4

Both teams are in search of a breakout performance as they aim to improve their conference standings and overall records. Bowler will be hoping to leverage their higher-scoring offense, while Gresham will need to find a way to ramp up their attack to compete more effectively.

Looking Ahead

With both teams struggling to find consistent success, this matchup offers an opportunity to recalibrate their season. Bowler will need to focus on improving their defense and minimizing turnovers, while Gresham needs to build a stronger offensive game plan.

As the two teams head into their next contest, all eyes will be on whether Bowler can continue its slight edge in scoring or if Gresham will rise to the occasion and improve on its early-season struggles. This game could prove crucial in determining the path forward for both programs in the second half of the season.

Stay tuned for this exciting clash as both teams fight for a crucial victory in their conference.