The Central Falls varsity basketball team will host Hope High School (Providence, RI) for a home conference game on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Here’s what you need Basketball to know:
What: Rhode Island High School Basketball
Who: Central Falls vs Hope
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here
Hope vs. Central Falls: A Statistical Breakdown of the 2024-25 Season
As the basketball season progresses, Hope High School and Central Falls High School stand at different ends of the spectrum in terms of performance and rankings. Here’s a closer look at their records, stats, and key players, providing an in-depth comparison of these two Rhode Island teams.
Team Records and Rankings
Hope High School (Rank: 37, Division 8)
- Overall Record: 2-3
- League Record: 1-1
- Home Record: 1-1
- Away Record: 1-2
- Win Percentage: .400
- League Win Percentage: .500
- Points For (PF): 265
- Points Against (PA): 288
Central Falls High School (Rank: 39, Division 9)
- Overall Record: 1-5
- League Record: 1-3
- Home Record: 1-2
- Away Record: 0-3
- Win Percentage: .167
- League Win Percentage: .250
- Points For (PF): 329
- Points Against (PA): 376
Hope edges out Central Falls slightly in rankings and win percentages, but both teams are struggling to maintain consistent performances this season.
Team Scoring Averages
While Hope has an average of 53.0 points per game, Central Falls leads with 54.8 points per game. However, Central Falls’ defensive struggles are evident, as they have allowed more points than they have scored.
Central Falls shows strength in the first and second quarters, averaging 14.0 and 14.7 points, respectively. Their scoring tapers off slightly in the third quarter (11.3 points) but picks up in the fourth (15.3 points). Hope’s scoring breakdown by quarter remains unavailable, but their overall scoring average suggests room for improvement.
Team Stat Comparison
| Category | Hope | Central Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | – | 54.8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | – | 36.7 |
| Assists Per Game | – | 12.8 |
| Steals Per Game | – | 8.2 |
| Blocks Per Game | – | 5.8 |
Central Falls leads in rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks per game, showcasing their potential in defense and playmaking despite their poor record.
Key Players to Watch
Hope High School
- #2 Jamilson De Pina Almeida:
- Points Per Game: 14.6
- Rebounds Per Game: 9.8
- Blocks Per Game: 3.8
- #0 Sire Hazard:
- Assists Per Game: 6.7
- Steals Per Game: 2.5
Central Falls High School
- While no standout individual stats are available for Central Falls, their team performance indicates a collective effort in various areas.
Jamilson De Pina Almeida emerges as a key player for Hope, leading the team in multiple categories. Sire Hazard also plays a pivotal role as a playmaker and defensive asset.
Common Opponents
Both teams share a mixed record against common opponents, each going 1-1. Notable results include Hope’s victory over St. Patrick Academy (56-50) and Central Falls’ win against North Smithfield (55-49). These results indicate that both teams can hold their own against similar-level competition.
Head-to-Head Outlook
Although Hope has a slight edge in rankings and individual performances, Central Falls has shown glimpses of potential in scoring and defensive stats. Their struggles, however, lie in consistency, particularly in away games. Both teams will need to focus on improving their weaknesses as the season progresses.
As Hope and Central Falls continue their campaigns, it will be interesting to see how these teams fare in future matchups, especially against tougher competition in their divisions.
