The Brandon Valley (Brandon, SD) varsity basketball team will host Stevens (Rapid City, SD) for a home conference game today at 2:00 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Stevens @ Brandon Valley High School Basketball
• Date & Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM
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Team Analysis: Stevens vs. Brandon Valley Basketball Performance Breakdown (2024-2025)

As we continue through the 2024-2025 basketball season, two teams—Stevens and Brandon Valley—are making waves in their respective regions, offering a compelling comparison in terms of performance and success. Let’s dive deep into their statistics and breakdown the key aspects of each team’s performance.

Stevens Overview

Stevens enters the 2024-2025 season with a mixed record, posting an overall 9-8 standing. Their region performance mirrors their overall record at 9-8, which highlights a balanced yet inconsistent season. Playing in both home and away games, they managed a 4-4 record at home and a 3-3 record away. Their play on neutral ground shows a solid 2-1 record, suggesting they perform relatively well when faced with unfamiliar environments.

Key Stats for Stevens:

• Overall Record: 9-8
• Region Record: 9-8
• Home Record: 4-4
• Away Record: 3-3
• Neutral Record: 2-1
• Points Scored (PF): 908
• Points Allowed (PA): 866
• Win Percentage: 52.9%

Their scoring averages show consistency, with a steady increase in performance as the game progresses. Their points scored across the quarters break down as:

• Q1: 11.0
• Q2: 14.0
• Q3: 12.0
• Q4: 15.0
• Final Score: 53.4 points per game.

Brandon Valley Overview

Brandon Valley, in stark contrast to Stevens, boasts a phenomenal season with a 12-1 overall record. Their regional performance is similarly impressive at 10-1, demonstrating their dominance within their region. Their home and away game results reflect the same level of excellence, with a 5-1 record at home and a perfect 6-0 on the road. Their sole neutral game so far ended with a win, further solidifying their overall strong performance this season.

Key Stats for Brandon Valley:

• Overall Record: 12-1
• Region Record: 10-1
• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 6-0
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Points Scored (PF): 767
• Points Allowed (PA): 610
• Win Percentage: 92.3%

Brandon Valley’s team also shows strong offensive consistency, particularly during the third quarter, where they seem to pull away. The breakdown of their scoring average per quarter:

• Q1: 15.0
• Q2: 13.0
• Q3: 18.0
• Q4: 9.0
• Final Score: 59.0 points per game.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

When examining their performance against common opponents, Stevens and Brandon Valley have faced several teams, but the results differ significantly.

Stevens’ common opponent record stands at 8-8, showing some tough losses alongside notable wins. They have faced teams such as Pierre T.F. Riggs, Aberdeen Central, and Rapid City Central, with mixed results. Their notable victories include a win over Rapid City Central and Watertown, but they struggled against teams like Mitchell and Roosevelt.

Brandon Valley, on the other hand, has a significantly better common opponent record at 10-1. Their victories over similar teams, such as Aberdeen Central, Pierre T.F. Riggs, and Spearfish, have highlighted their dominance. The one loss on their record came against Jefferson, but otherwise, they’ve proven their mettle against the same opponents Stevens has faced.

Breakdown of Key Games

• Stevens vs. Common Opponents: In a number of closely contested games, Stevens’ losses to teams like Roosevelt, Jefferson, and Mitchell were offset by wins over teams such as Rapid City Central and Brookings. Their most recent victories came against Watertown and Brookings, both at home.
• Brandon Valley vs. Common Opponents: Brandon Valley’s performance has been near perfect, with their sole loss against Jefferson being a narrow defeat. Key wins include a dominating performance over Watertown and a tight win against Spearfish.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 season has seen contrasting fortunes for Stevens and Brandon Valley. While Stevens shows promise with a competitive edge in certain matchups, their inconsistency and struggles against top teams have kept them from reaching their full potential. On the other hand, Brandon Valley has established themselves as one of the strongest teams in their region, with near flawless performances both at home and on the road.

For Stevens, improvements in key matchups and consistency will be vital if they wish to challenge top-tier teams moving forward. As for Brandon Valley, their outstanding record and ability to perform under pressure make them a formidable opponent as the season progresses, and they will certainly be looking to finish strong in both the region and beyond.

The remainder of the season holds plenty of intrigue, as Stevens aims to build momentum while Brandon Valley looks to continue their dominance. The journey to the playoffs promises to be an exciting one for both teams.