As the winter sports season heats up, the Camas and Battle Ground high school basketball teams are in the spotlight with a rivalry matchup set for January 17, 2025, at Battle Ground’s home court. Let’s take a deep dive into their current standings, stats, and recent performances leading up to the upcoming game.

Camas: A Strong Contender

Camas comes into this season with an impressive 8-2 overall record, including a perfect 2-0 in district play. The team has displayed solid consistency both at home (5-1) and away (2-0), earning a win percentage of 80%. Their scoring offense has been dominant, averaging 70.5 points per game, with notable contributions across all four quarters. With averages of 19.3 points in the first quarter, 17.7 in the second, 18.3 in the third, and 16.0 in the fourth, Camas has been able to sustain offensive pressure throughout the game. The team has excelled against common opponents, with a perfect 6-0 record, showcasing their ability to dominate both defensively and offensively.

Key wins have come against teams such as Mountain View, Heritage, Kelso, Evergreen, Union, and Skyview. Camas has consistently put up big scores, including a standout 82-68 victory over Skyview on January 14, 2025. With a scoring average of 70.5 points per game and a defensive average of 47.9 points allowed per game, Camas has proven themselves to be a balanced and formidable force in their district.

Battle Ground: Battling Through a Tough Season

In contrast, Battle Ground has struggled through the 2024-2025 season, posting a 3-10 overall record, including an unfortunate 0-2 district record. The team’s performance at home (2-3) has been stronger than their road record (1-7), but they still face challenges in consistently competing against top-tier teams. Battle Ground averages only 50.5 points per game, a stark contrast to Camas’s offensive output.

Defensively, Battle Ground has been allowing an average of 92.1 points per game. This defensive vulnerability has contributed to their poor win percentage of just 23.1%. Despite the struggles, Battle Ground has had some bright spots, including a surprising 62-54 victory over Heritage and a hard-fought win against Evergreen on December 17, 2024. However, they have not been able to get over the hump in several other matchups, including losses to teams like Mountain View, Kelso, and Union.

Head-to-Head Matchup

The upcoming game on January 17, 2025, will be a critical test for Battle Ground, as they face off against a dominant Camas team on their home court. Camas has outpaced Battle Ground in every department so far this season, and their previous matchups this year indicate a significant disparity in talent. The two teams will face off again on January 28, 2025, in Camas, and once more on February 7, 2025, in Battle Ground, making this rivalry one to watch closely.

Common Opponents

One of the most telling aspects of both teams’ seasons has been their performance against common opponents. Camas holds a perfect 6-0 record against these teams, including decisive victories over Mountain View, Heritage, Kelso, Evergreen, Union, and Skyview. Battle Ground, on the other hand, has struggled against the same teams, with a 2-6 record. Notably, they lost to Mountain View 81-36, Kelso 65-43, and Evergreen 75-64, while Camas posted dominant victories against the same opponents.

Outlook for the Season

As Camas continues to dominate their district and rack up wins, their prospects for a deep playoff run remain strong. With a perfect 8-0 record in-state, they are poised to challenge for a top spot in their district and make a significant playoff push. For Battle Ground, however, it’s going to take a lot of work and improvement to bounce back from their current struggles. They’ll need to sharpen their offense, improve their defensive consistency, and find a way to compete against the stronger teams in their league.

The January 17 game will provide a crucial opportunity for Battle Ground to turn things around and prove that they can hang with the best. However, with Camas showing such dominance so far this season, it will be an uphill battle for the Battle Ground squad.

Looking Ahead: With the season progressing, the matchup between these two teams is one of many exciting contests that will shape the path to the district playoffs. Fans of both schools will be eagerly watching to see how the teams perform in these upcoming games, and whether Battle Ground can rise to the challenge or if Camas will continue its dominant march toward the postseason.