The Cedar High School (Cedar City, UT) varsity basketball team is set to host a non-conference game against Richfield (UT) today at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Utah High School Basketball
Who: Cedar vs Richfield
When: Today, November 20, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Richfield and Cedar Basketball Teams Enter 2024-2025 Season With Fresh Beginnings

As the 2024-2025 basketball season kicks off, both Richfield and Cedar find themselves with clean slates, each holding a 0-0 record. Neither team has played a game yet, but the anticipation is already building as they prepare for a challenging season ahead. Here’s a breakdown of both teams’ schedules, records, and common opponents as they get ready to battle for supremacy in their respective leagues.

Richfield Wildcats (24-25)

The Richfield Wildcats come into the new season eager to make an impact. Their record, standing at 0-0, reflects a fresh start. Over the coming months, Richfield will look to build a competitive team, sharpen its skills, and enhance its strategies. The Wildcats will have a chance to prove themselves on the court with both home and away matchups. With their season opener slated for December 4, 2024, against Desert Hills, fans are looking forward to seeing what this team can do.

Cedar Reds (24-25)

Similarly, Cedar enters the 2024-2025 season with a perfect 0-0 record, but that will soon change. Cedar will play their first game at home on December 18, 2024, against Desert Hills, and the pressure will be on to make a statement. Like Richfield, Cedar will also face a mix of home and away games throughout the season, with key matchups against schools like Hurricane, Canyon View, and Manti. Cedar’s ability to perform in both familiar and away environments will be crucial to their overall success.

Head-to-Head Record

When it comes to the all-important head-to-head matchups, both Richfield and Cedar enter the season with no previous results to reflect upon. The two teams have not yet faced off in 2024-2025, and this season’s meeting will mark the beginning of their direct competition. The league standings will undoubtedly be influenced by how these matchups unfold, with both teams needing to bring their best performance to the court.

Common Opponents

The two schools will have several common opponents this season, which will provide opportunities to measure how each team fares against shared competition. These common opponents include:

• Desert Hills: Richfield faces Desert Hills on December 4, while Cedar will play them on December 18. Both teams will need to focus on strategies that can overcome this tough opponent early in the season.
• Hurricane: Richfield will travel to Hurricane on December 11, while Cedar’s games against Hurricane will come in January. This is another team that could prove pivotal in shaping both teams’ early records.
• Manti: Both teams will have to contend with Manti in December. Cedar faces them first on December 7, while Richfield hosts them on December 13, creating a compelling parallel for fans.
• Canyon View: Richfield will go head-to-head with Canyon View on January 15, while Cedar will face them earlier, on December 3. These games could provide insights into how each team is adapting to the season.

These common opponents present an exciting chance for fans and analysts to track both schools’ progress, comparing how they fare against familiar competition.

Record Breakdown

As both teams have yet to play a game, their record breakdown shows no victories or losses so far. Their schedules are a mix of league and non-league games, with home and away contests spread throughout the season.

• Richfield has a balanced mix of home and away games, with notable matchups against Desert Hills, Hurricane, Manti, and Canyon View on the horizon. These will be crucial in determining their league standing and overall record.
• Cedar, with the same 0-0 record, faces a similarly rigorous schedule. Like Richfield, Cedar will need to focus on building momentum both at home and on the road. Games against Desert Hills, Hurricane, and Canyon View could prove to be early tests for the Reds.

Looking Ahead

As both Richfield and Cedar prepare for what promises to be an exciting season, the stakes are high. With a challenging set of common opponents and a mix of home and away contests, both teams will need to find their rhythm early. Fans can look forward to seeing how these teams evolve and which players step up as key contributors. Whether Richfield or Cedar emerges as the stronger team this season, one thing is clear: the 2024-2025 basketball campaign is shaping up to be one to remember.