The Classical varsity basketball team from Wichita, KS, will host a non-conference game against Moundridge, KS, on Friday, January 17, at 7:30 PM.

Classical vs Moundridge Game Info:

What: Kansas High School Basketball
Who: Classical (KS) vs Moundridge (KS)
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Classical vs Moundridge

The 2024-2025 season has been a strong one for both Moundridge and Classical, with each team showcasing impressive performances. This article analyzes their rankings, records, team scoring averages, statistical comparisons, and performance against common opponents.

Rankings & Records

• Moundridge:
  • State Class: 1 (KS)
  • Record: 7-0 (Overall), 2-0 (District), 4-0 (Home), 3-0 (Away)
  • Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Total Points For (PF): 417
  • Total Points Against (PA): 260
• Classical:
  • State Class: 9 (KS)
  • Record: 6-2 (Overall), 1-0 (Home), 4-2 (Away), 1-0 (Neutral)
  • Win Percentage: .750
  • Total Points For (PF): 440
  • Total Points Against (PA): 359

Team Scoring Averages

Moundridge and Classical are close in their scoring prowess, though each team dominates different quarters:

• Moundridge:
  • Q1: 13.0
  • Q2: 14.0
  • Q3: 11.0
  • Q4: 14.0
  • Final Average: 59.6 Points/Game
• Classical:
  • Q1: 18.1
  • Q2: 12.1
  • Q3: 16.9
  • Q4: 11.4
  • Final Average: 55.0 Points/Game

Team Stat Comparison

Moundridge leads in most statistical categories, highlighting their efficiency on both offense and defense:

• Points Per Game: Classical 52.3
• Rebounds Per Game: Moundridge 24.9
• Assists Per Game: Moundridge 8.0
• Steals Per Game: Moundridge 7.1
• Blocks Per Game: Moundridge 2.3

Team Leaders

Moundridge players have consistently been standout performers, with contributions across multiple stat lines:

• Points Per Game:
  • Moundridge: #10 Tylan Sinclair – 13.7
  • Classical: 5.1
• Rebounds Per Game:
  • Moundridge: #30 Mack Dolloff – 8.2
  • Classical: 2.7
• Assists Per Game:
  • Moundridge: #5 Graham Yost – 3.3
  • Classical: 1.1
• Steals Per Game:
  • Moundridge: #10 Tylan Sinclair – 2.3
  • Classical: 0.9
• Blocks Per Game:
  • Moundridge: #30 Mack Dolloff – 2.2
  • Classical: 0.3

Performance Against Common Opponents

The two teams have faced some overlapping competition, revealing Moundridge’s dominance in head-to-head comparisons:

• Moundridge: 2-0 record against common opponents
• Classical: 2-2 record against common opponents

Key Dates and Results

• Inman: Moundridge triumphed (66-30) on 12/10/24.
• Sedgwick: Both teams earned victories, with Moundridge winning by a larger margin (72-26) compared to Classical (62-34).
• Remington: Classical struggled, losing both matchups.

Record Breakdown

• Moundridge maintains a perfect record at 7-0, while Classical is not far behind at 6-2.
• Moundridge has been dominant at home (4-0), on the road (3-0), and against in-state opponents (7-0).
• Classical has shown strength on the road (4-2) and in neutral settings (1-0), but struggles against common opponents have impacted their standing.

Conclusion

Moundridge’s unbeaten record and superior statistical performance make them a formidable contender this season. Classical, while also impressive, will need to address its inconsistencies against shared competition to match Moundridge’s dominance. Both teams are poised for strong playoff campaigns, making future matchups between them highly anticipated.