The Brownstown Central varsity basketball team (Brownstown, IN) will host a conference game against Silver Creek (Sellersburg, IN) on Friday, January 17, at 7:30 PM.

Brownstown Central vs Silver Creek Game Info:

What: Indiana High School Basketball
Who: Brownstown Central (IN) vs Silver Creek (IN)
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Brownstown Central vs Silver Creek

The basketball rivalry between Silver Creek and Brownstown Central is heating up, with both teams showcasing dominant performances in the 2024-2025 season. Let’s take a detailed look at their standings, stats, and key players as they continue their march through the season.

Team Overview

Silver Creek (24-25)

• Overall Record: 13-1
• Conference Record: 3-0
• Home Record: 7-0
• Away Record: 3-0
• Neutral Record: 3-1
• Win Percentage: .929
• Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 1,012
• Points Against (PA): 749

Silver Creek has been an unstoppable force so far this season, boasting a win percentage of .929. Their defense has been just as potent, allowing just 749 points through 14 games. The team’s offensive game has also been sharp, averaging 72.3 points per game.

Brownstown Central (24-25)

• Overall Record: 9-0
• Conference Record: 2-0
• Home Record: 3-0
• Away Record: 4-0
• Neutral Record: 2-0
• Win Percentage: 1.000
• Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 643
• Points Against (PA): 398

Brownstown Central has been perfect in every game, remaining undefeated with a 9-0 record. The Braves have demonstrated their ability to dominate on both ends of the floor, allowing only 398 points this season, which is an average of just 44.2 points per game.

Team Scoring Averages

• Silver Creek:
  • Q1: 18.6 points
  • Q2: 19.5 points
  • Q3: 18.1 points
  • Q4: 15.1 points
  • Final: 72.3 points per game
• Brownstown Central:
  • Q1: 13.0 points
  • Q2: 22.0 points
  • Q3: 13.0 points
  • Q4: 12.0 points
  • Final: 71.4 points per game

While both teams score over 70 points per game, Silver Creek has been more consistent across all four quarters, maintaining a high scoring rate throughout the game. Brownstown Central, on the other hand, has seen its highest production in the second quarter, but has been able to sustain a near-identical average in total points per game.

Stat Comparison

• Silver Creek:
  • Points Per Game: 72.5
  • Rebounds Per Game: 32.2
  • Assists Per Game: 14.8
  • Steals Per Game: 5.7
  • Blocks Per Game: 2.8
• Brownstown Central:
  • Points Per Game: 71.4
  • Rebounds Per Game: 29.0
  • Assists Per Game: 13.5
  • Steals Per Game: 5.0
  • Blocks Per Game: 2.0

Silver Creek excels in rebounds, assists, and steals per game, reflecting their well-rounded, aggressive approach to both offense and defense. While Brownstown Central trails slightly in these categories, they have been equally effective in maintaining a solid overall performance.

Key Players

• Silver Creek:
  • Kasen Daeger: 19.1 points per game
  • Dane Caldwell: 7.9 rebounds per game
  • Brandon Hunter: 8.0 assists per game
  • Dane Sprigler: 2.2 steals per game
  • Dane Caldwell: 1.7 blocks per game
• Brownstown Central:
  • No specific player averages are listed for Brownstown Central, but the team has been led by a cohesive unit, which has proven successful in maintaining their perfect record.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams share a number of common opponents and have had impressive wins against them. Notably, both teams have defeated Floyd Central, Charlestown, Austin, North Harrison, and Jennings County among others. Silver Creek holds an 8-0 record against their common opponents, while Brownstown Central is close behind with a 7-0 record.

Record Breakdown

• Silver Creek:
  • Overall: 13-1
  • Conference: 3-0
  • Non-Conference: 7-0
  • Home: 7-0
  • Away: 3-0
  • Neutral: 3-1
• Brownstown Central:
  • Overall: 9-0
  • Conference: 2-0
  • Non-Conference: 6-0
  • Home: 3-0
  • Away: 4-0
  • Neutral: 2-0

While Silver Creek has played more games and boasts an overall higher number of wins, Brownstown Central has maintained a perfect record with fewer games under their belt.

Looking Ahead

Both teams are on an impressive trajectory, with their eyes set on continued dominance in the coming weeks. Silver Creek will face New Albany on January 24 and Madison on January 31, while Brownstown Central’s upcoming matchups include Charlestown and Jennings County.

As the season progresses, the competition between these two powerhouse teams is sure to intensify, with both showcasing high-level basketball. Fans of Silver Creek and Brownstown Central will have plenty to look forward to as both teams seek to prove themselves as the best in the region.