The Burrillville High School (Harrisville, RI) varsity basketball team will host Prout (Wakefield, RI) for a non-conference game on Friday, December 27, at 6:30 PM.

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What: Rhode Island High School Basketball
Who: Burrillville vs Prout
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 6:30. p.m. ET
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High School Basketball Showdown: Prout vs. Burrillville

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, two teams are gaining attention for their performances: Prout and Burrillville. These teams have had contrasting experiences so far, setting up an exciting potential showdown later in the season. Here’s a breakdown of their current standings, statistics, and how they compare against each other.

Team Records and Performance

• Prout (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 2-3
  • League Record: 2-1
  • Home Record: 1-2
  • Away Record: 1-1
  • Win Percentage: .400
  • League Win Percentage: .667
  • Points Scored (PF): 303
  • Points Allowed (PA): 306

  Prout has faced a tough schedule but has managed to remain competitive, especially within the league. With a league win percentage of .667, the team shows promise in their conference matchups. However, their overall record of 2-3 reflects some challenges in non-league games.

• Burrillville (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 4-0
  • League Record: 1-0
  • Home Record: 3-0
  • Away Record: 1-0
  • Win Percentage: 1.000
  • League Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Points Scored (PF): 278
  • Points Allowed (PA): 194

  Burrillville has been dominant so far this season, with a perfect 4-0 record. The team is undefeated both at home and on the road, showing great consistency and resilience. Their defense has been particularly strong, allowing just 194 points over four games.

Scoring and Statistical Averages

• Prout’s Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 28.0
  • Q2: 0
  • Q3: 27.0
  • Q4: 16.0
  • Final: 60.6

  Prout has had strong starts to their games, particularly in the first and third quarters, but their second and fourth quarters have been challenging, leading to inconsistency in their performances.

• Burrillville’s Scoring Breakdown:
  • Final Average: 69.5

  Burrillville doesn’t break down their scoring in the same way as Prout, but their final average of 69.5 points per game suggests a well-balanced offensive attack. The team’s ability to score consistently across all areas of the game has been a key to their success.

Statistical Leaders

• Prout:
  • Points Per Game: Logan Gelinas – 15.8
  • Rebounds Per Game: Logan Gelinas – 6.5
  • Assists Per Game: Logan Gelinas – 4.3
  • Steals Per Game: Jordan Furtado – 2.5
  • Blocks Per Game: Jack Belluzzi – 0.3

  Logan Gelinas has been a standout player for Prout, leading the team in points, rebounds, and assists. His all-around game has been critical to keeping the team competitive, especially in high-scoring matchups.

• Burrillville:
  • Points Per Game: Not listed
  • Rebounds Per Game: 29.3
  • Assists Per Game: 13.3
  • Steals Per Game: 9.5
  • Blocks Per Game: 0.5

  Burrillville’s stats highlight their strong team performance, particularly in rebounding and defense. Their average of 9.5 steals per game is a testament to their aggressive playstyle, often forcing turnovers and creating fast-break opportunities.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Both teams have faced common opponents, with Burrillville coming out on top in their matchups, boasting a 2-0 record against common foes. In contrast, Prout has struggled, recording a 0-2 record against these same teams.

• Common Opponents:
  • Prout: 0-2 against common opponents (Rogers and Westerly)
  • Burrillville: 2-0 against common opponents (Rogers and Westerly)

Burrillville has shown their dominance with wins over Rogers and Westerly, while Prout has struggled against these teams, indicating a significant gap in performance.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, the paths of Prout and Burrillville may cross in crucial matchups. While Prout has room for improvement, especially in terms of consistency and finishing games, Burrillville will look to maintain their perfect record. The teams’ upcoming games against rivals like Tiverton and Chariho could provide more insight into their respective strengths and weaknesses.

If Prout can find a way to maintain their strong first-half performances and tighten up their defense, they could become formidable opponents in the league. On the other hand, Burrillville’s combination of tough defense and offensive balance makes them a team to watch as they aim to extend their undefeated streak.

This season, the matchup between Prout and Burrillville could be one for the books, offering plenty of excitement as both teams vie for supremacy in their league.