The Canyon (Canyon Country, CA) varsity basketball team will play a neutral playoff game against St. Bonaventure (Ventura, CA) today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2025 CIF Southern Section Boys’ Basketball Championships (California) – Division 2A tournament. Gunter vs Holliday Game Info:
Canyon vs St. Bonaventure Game Info:
What: California High School Basketball
Who: Canyon (CA) vs St. Bonaventure (CA)
When: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2025 CIF Southern Section Boys’ Basketball Championships (California) – Division 2A
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Canyon vs St. Bonaventure
The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen impressive performances from both St. Bonaventure and Canyon, two powerhouse teams with remarkable records and stats. Here’s a breakdown of their rankings, team stats, leaders, and head-to-head comparisons.
Team Overview
- St. Bonaventure finished the season with a strong 26-6 record, boasting an impressive 8-0 in-league performance and an overall win percentage of .812. They scored a total of 2,361 points while conceding 1,828 points.
- Canyon, with a slightly lower 23-9 overall record, played a balanced schedule with a 7-5 league record and .719 win percentage. Canyon scored 2,228 points and allowed 1,817 points.
Both teams proved to be dominant in their respective sections, with St. Bonaventure maintaining perfect success in league play and Canyon excelling in neutral-site games, going 10-2.
Scoring Breakdown
Looking at the teams’ scoring averages, St. Bonaventure maintained a higher overall scoring output with an average of 73.8 points per game compared to Canyon’s 70.3. Notable scoring trends from both teams include:
- St. Bonaventure saw their strongest quarter in the third, averaging 24.2 points per game, while also having solid performances in the first and fourth quarters.
- Canyon, on the other hand, excelled in the fourth quarter with 20.3 points per game, helping them close games effectively.
Key Players and Stat Leaders
- St. Bonaventure‘s standout performer, Charlie Adams, led the team with an impressive 19.4 points per game.
- Canyon‘s top scorer, Eric Kubel, averaged 23.1 points per game, a key reason for the team’s offensive success.
- Adam Ayala was a force for St. Bonaventure in rebounding with 7.5 boards per game, while Sam Seiden led in both assists (7.0) and steals (2.5) per game.
Team Stat Comparison
| Stat | St. Bonaventure | Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 73.8 | 70.3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.4 | – |
| Assists Per Game | 17.6 | – |
| Steals Per Game | 10.7 | – |
| Blocks Per Game | 2.0 | – |
Common Opponents
Both teams played a similar set of opponents and both came out victorious in those matchups:
- St. Bonaventure defeated Lancaster 79-49 and Buena 79-52.
- Canyon also defeated Lancaster (74-36) and Buena (85-44).
Both teams recorded identical 2-0 records against these common opponents, showcasing their dominance.
Record Breakdown
| Record | St. Bonaventure | Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26-6 | 23-9 |
| League | 8-0 | 7-5 |
| Non-League | 7-1 | 2-2 |
| Home | 9-0 | 7-4 |
| Away | 7-0 | 6-3 |
| Neutral | 10-6 | 10-2 |
| Playoff | 4-0 | 4-0 |
| In-State | 22-6 | 23-9 |
| Out-of-State | 4-0 | 0-0 |
Conclusion
St. Bonaventure and Canyon both had exceptional seasons, with St. Bonaventure maintaining a slightly higher overall win percentage and stronger league play. However, Canyon’s solid neutral-site performance and offensive output make them a formidable team. The comparison shows two teams that, despite different strengths, were dominant in their respective sections, and both possess exceptional talent capable of competing at the highest levels.
