The Calloway County (Murray, KY) varsity basketball team will play a neutral tournament game against Rowan County (Morehead, KY) today at 1:30 p.m.

Calloway County vs Rowan County Game Info:

What: Kentucky High School Basketball
Who: Calloway County (KY) vs Rowan County (KY)
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Calloway County vs Rowan County

As the 2024-25 basketball season heats up, Rowan County and Calloway County have emerged as teams to watch in the Kentucky high school basketball landscape. Each team has shown remarkable performances, with strong records both in their district and overall play. This article takes a deep dive into their season performances, team scoring averages, and how they stack up against each other in their common opponents.

Rowan County Overview (2024-25)

Rowan County, with an overall record of 6-7, has had a relatively balanced season so far. The team has made its mark in the district, where they remain undefeated with a perfect 1-0 record. At home, the team has a solid 2-1 record but struggles a bit more on the road with a 3-5 record. Their neutral-site performance has been balanced with a 1-1 record.

• Overall Record: 6-7
• District Record: 1-0
• Home Record: 2-1
• Away Record: 3-5
• Neutral Record: 1-1
• Win Percentage: .462
• District Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 756
• Points Against (PA): 731

In terms of scoring, Rowan County averages 58.2 points per game. Their scoring is fairly consistent across the four quarters, with the highest output coming in the third and fourth quarters, where they score an average of 16.0 points each.

Calloway County Overview (2024-25)

On the other hand, Calloway County has been a dominant force this season, boasting an impressive 15-2 overall record. The team has shown its strength not just in district play, but across all aspects of the game, with a stellar 2-1 district record and a remarkable 8-0 mark in non-league games. Calloway has been particularly dominant at home, where they have a 5-1 record. They remain undefeated on the road, boasting a perfect 5-0 record.

• Overall Record: 15-2
• District Record: 2-1
• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 5-0
• Neutral Record: 5-1
• Win Percentage: .882
• District Win Percentage: .667
• Points For (PF): 1,168
• Points Against (PA): 1,005

Calloway County averages an impressive 68.7 points per game, and although specific quarter-by-quarter scoring data is unavailable, this higher average reflects their offensive prowess throughout the game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced Christian County this season. Rowan County achieved a significant victory on December 20, 2024, defeating Christian County 65-45 at home. Meanwhile, Calloway County will face Christian County on January 25, 2025, in an upcoming match. How Calloway performs against this common opponent may provide further insight into how the two teams compare directly.

• Rowan County vs. Christian County (12/20/24): Win 65-45
• Calloway County vs. Christian County (1/25/25): To be determined

Head-to-Head Record

Although Rowan County and Calloway County have not yet faced off this season, their head-to-head history is worth noting. Rowan County holds a 1-0 advantage over Calloway in their previous meetings. This match-up will surely be one to watch when the two teams finally clash on the court.

Record Breakdown by Category

• Overall Records:
  • Rowan County: 6-7
  • Calloway County: 15-2
• Non-District Records:
  • Rowan County: 4-5
  • Calloway County: 8-0
• Home Records:
  • Rowan County: 2-1
  • Calloway County: 5-1
• Away Records:
  • Rowan County: 3-5
  • Calloway County: 5-0
• Neutral Site Records:
  • Rowan County: 1-1
  • Calloway County: 5-1
• Out-of-State Games:
  • Rowan County: 1-2
  • Calloway County: 6-0
• In-State Games:
  • Rowan County: 5-5
  • Calloway County: 9-2

Conclusion

With impressive performances from both teams, the Rowan County and Calloway County basketball teams are making waves in the 2024-25 season. Rowan County will need to leverage their strong district play to turn around their overall performance, while Calloway County’s consistent dominance will make them a tough opponent for anyone they face. As the season progresses, their eventual head-to-head matchup will be a must-watch for any basketball fan in Kentucky.