The Buckeye Local varsity basketball team (Rayland, OH) will host a conference game against Brooke (Wellsburg, WV) today at 7 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: West Virginia High School Basketball
Who: Brooke vs Buckeye Local
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Brooke vs Buckeye Local
As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season unfolds, the Brooke (Wellsburg, WV) and Buckeye Local (Rayland, OH) varsity basketball teams are facing early challenges in their respective conferences, with both teams eager for a much-needed win.
Team Records and Struggles
The Brooke Bruins (24-25) are currently 0-3 on the season, with a rough start on both their home and neutral courts. At home, they are 0-2, and their only neutral-site game so far resulted in a loss, bringing their overall win percentage to a dismal .000. Their season has been marked by a lack of defensive cohesion, as evidenced by their points allowed (191) compared to their 111 points scored.
Meanwhile, Buckeye Local, also winless at 0-5, has had an even more challenging start. They too have struggled in all areas, with a particularly poor performance on the road, where they hold an 0-3 record. Their defense has been porous, as they’ve allowed 319 points while only managing to score 212. Despite these setbacks, the team is looking to regroup and turn their fortunes around as the season progresses.
Scoring Averages
Both teams have had difficulty generating consistent offensive output. Brooke’s scoring averages reflect a tendency to perform best in the second half. Their first-quarter output stands at 10.0 points, which drops to a dismal 4.0 points in the second quarter before recovering somewhat with 8.0 points in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, they have shown their potential, scoring 18.0 points, but their overall scoring average for the game remains a modest 37.0.
Buckeye Local, on the other hand, has managed to maintain more consistent scoring throughout the game. They average 5.0 points in the first quarter and slightly improve to 10.5 points in the second. Their third-quarter surge of 14.0 points has been a highlight, but they tend to struggle in the fourth quarter, scoring only 10.0 points, leaving them with an average of 42.4 points per game.
Head-to-Head Matchup
A key matchup between these two struggling teams will take place later today, when the Brooke Bruins travel to face Buckeye Local in a conference game at 7:00 PM. Both teams will be hoping to secure their first win of the season, with Buckeye Local looking to capitalize on their home court advantage. The rematch, set for January 4 at 7:15 PM in Wellsburg, will provide an exciting opportunity for both teams to rebound from their early season struggles.
Common Opponents
Looking ahead, both teams will face a similar slate of opponents, which may help provide some insight into their prospects for improvement. Brooke’s schedule includes upcoming games against Toronto and Edison in early January, while Buckeye Local will meet the same teams later in the month. Both teams have yet to face these opponents, which could provide valuable learning experiences as they aim to improve their performance.
Conclusion
With early-season struggles in the rearview, both the Brooke Bruins and Buckeye Local Panthers will look to this matchup—and the remainder of their schedules—to turn their fortunes around. The rivalry between these teams, though early in the season, promises to deliver some competitive basketball, and it could be the spark either team needs to break out of their losing streaks. Fans and players alike are eagerly awaiting the chance for redemption as the season progresses.
