The Colman-Egan Varsity Basketball Team will host Oldham-Ramona/Rutland for a non-conference game on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:15 PM. The game will be held at Colman-Egan High School in Colman, SD.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: South Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Colman-Egan vs Oldham-Ramona/Rutland
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:15. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

A Detailed Breakdown of Oldham-Ramona/Rutland and Colman-Egan Basketball Performance (2024-2025 Season)

The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen varied performances from the Oldham-Ramona/Rutland and Colman-Egan teams, with both squads struggling in different ways as they face tough competition in their respective regions. Let’s take a closer look at their rankings, records, scoring averages, and head-to-head matchups so far.

Oldham-Ramona/Rutland’s 2024-2025 Season

The Oldham-Ramona/Rutland basketball team has faced a difficult road this season, with an overall record of 0-5. They’ve yet to win in their regional games, where they are 0-4. They have also struggled on the road with a 0-2 record, and their home court hasn’t been much of a refuge, with another 0-2 mark.

• Team Scoring Average: Despite the tough losses, Oldham-Ramona/Rutland has managed to score an average of 42.4 points per game across the season, but they have been giving up an average of 57.6 points, contributing to their inability to secure wins.
• Recent Losses: Their losses have been to schools such as Iroquois/Lake Preston (43-35, 59-42), Sioux Falls Lutheran (54-45), Deubrook (75-40), and Arlington (57-50). The team continues to work through challenges as they search for their first win.

Colman-Egan’s 2024-2025 Season

The Colman-Egan team has had a more promising season with a 1-3 overall record. They have one victory on their home court, a 78-48 win over Arlington on December 13, 2024. However, they’ve struggled on the road, with a 0-2 away record and 0-1 in neutral site games.

• Team Scoring Average: Colman-Egan has been more productive on offense, averaging 60.3 points per game. Despite their stronger offensive output, they have still allowed an average of 57.5 points, reflecting their need to improve defensively to be more competitive.
• Notable Games: Colman-Egan’s win came against Arlington, but they’ve also suffered losses to teams like Iroquois/Lake Preston (35-43), Sioux Falls Lutheran (57-66), and St. Mary (66-57). Their record against other teams in their region and non-league opponents shows some room for growth.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced a set of common opponents, which gives an interesting perspective on their performance relative to each other:

• Iroquois/Lake Preston: Oldham-Ramona/Rutland has faced them twice, losing both matchups, while Colman-Egan will play them on February 17, 2025.
• Sioux Falls Lutheran: Both teams lost to Sioux Falls Lutheran, with Oldham-Ramona/Rutland dropping a home game and Colman-Egan facing a road loss.
• Arlington: Colman-Egan defeated Arlington at home, but Oldham-Ramona/Rutland lost to the same team.
• Deubrook: Both teams suffered significant defeats to Deubrook, with Oldham-Ramona/Rutland taking a heavy loss (75-40), while Colman-Egan will face them on February 14, 2025.

While the teams are facing similar challenges, Colman-Egan has a slightly better record against common opponents, with a 1-1 performance compared to Oldham-Ramona/Rutland’s 0-5.

Head-to-Head Comparison

In terms of head-to-head matchups, these teams have not yet faced off in the current season. Their games against common opponents will provide more context, but for now, both squads are looking for improvement as they head deeper into the season.

• Oldham-Ramona/Rutland’s Region Record: 0-4
• Colman-Egan’s Region Record: 0-1

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, both teams have a number of crucial matchups that will determine their overall success. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland will look to bounce back from their rough start and improve both offensively and defensively. Meanwhile, Colman-Egan will aim to build on their strong performance at home and find a way to secure more wins on the road.

Overall, the 2024-2025 season has been a learning experience for both teams, with plenty of room for growth in the coming weeks. Their performances against common opponents suggest that there is still hope for both to turn their season around. The key will be improving consistency and addressing weaknesses in areas such as defense, turnovers, and shot selection.