The Brandon Valley varsity basketball team (Brandon, SD) will host a home conference game against Brookings (SD) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

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What: South Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Brandon Valley vs Brookings
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Analyzing the Early Season Performance of Brookings and Brandon Valley Basketball Teams (2024-2025)

As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues to unfold, two teams in South Dakota have garnered attention for their performances: Brookings and Brandon Valley. The season has been a tale of contrasting results for these two squads, with one struggling to find its rhythm while the other shows strong potential. Here’s a closer look at their early-season records, performance averages, and common opponents.

Brookings (24-25) Overview

The Brookings basketball team has faced a tough start to the season, posting a 0-3 record in their opening games. Despite their efforts, they have yet to secure a win in the region, with a 0-3 record in the South Dakota basketball league. They’ve struggled particularly in away games, where they hold a 0-2 record.

• Overall Record: 0-3
• Region Record: 0-3
• Home Record: 0-1
• Away Record: 0-2
• Win Percentage: .000
• Region Win Percentage: .000
• Points For (PF): 161
• Points Against (PA): 207
• Average Points Per Game: 53.7

Brookings’ scoring struggles have been evident, with the team averaging just 53.7 points per game, while conceding 207 total points. In terms of common opponents, they’ve faced some stiff competition, and unfortunately, have been on the losing end in every matchup so far.

Brandon Valley (24-25) Overview

In contrast, Brandon Valley has started the season strong, with a 4-1 overall record. Their region play has been solid as well, with a 3-1 region record. One key factor in their success has been their performance in away games, where they have gone undefeated with a 3-0 record.

• Overall Record: 4-1
• Region Record: 3-1
• Home Record: 0-1
• Away Record: 3-0
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: .800
• Region Win Percentage: .750
• Points For (PF): 273
• Points Against (PA): 234
• Average Points Per Game: 54.6

Brandon Valley’s offense has been firing on all cylinders, averaging 54.6 points per game, and they’ve managed to keep opponents at bay with solid defense. The team’s 4-1 record, including an impressive 3-1 region standing, highlights their potential to make a deep run in the season.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

The teams’ paths have crossed with several common opponents so far in the season. While Brookings is still searching for its first win, Brandon Valley has had much better luck. The two teams’ records against these common opponents demonstrate Brandon Valley’s dominance in early season matchups.

• Common Opponents’ Record:
  • Brookings: 0-3
  • Brandon Valley: 3-1

Both teams have faced Watertown, Huron, and Yankton, with Brookings losing all their matchups against these teams, while Brandon Valley has triumphed over Watertown and Roosevelt, but lost to Jefferson.

Notable Results and Future Matchups

• Brookings has suffered close losses against Huron (65-60) and Yankton (64-56) and is gearing up for upcoming games against teams like Mitchell, Rapid City Central, and Stevens.
• Brandon Valley has been riding high with key victories over Watertown (57-36), O’Gorman (54-49), and Roosevelt (49-38), with their only loss to Jefferson (62-56).

Looking ahead, Brookings hopes to turn their season around with important home games against teams like Mitchell and Rapid City Central. On the other hand, Brandon Valley will continue to capitalize on their strong away form, with matchups against Huron and Yankton in the coming weeks.

Conclusion

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, it’s clear that Brandon Valley has made a strong early statement with a 4-1 record. Their balance of offense and defense, along with an undefeated away record, places them in a good position for the remainder of the season. On the other hand, Brookings is still searching for its first win and will need to make adjustments in both offensive and defensive strategies to stay competitive in their region. Time will tell if they can bounce back and make a push toward the playoffs.

For both teams, the remainder of the season will be crucial in defining their trajectory and determining how they stack up against other regional powerhouses. Stay tuned for more updates on the fast-moving 2024-2025 basketball season