The Coquille High School varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Marshfield (Coos Bay, OR) today at 5:30 PM.

Game Details
Matchup: Marshfield vs. Coquille
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Coquille High School
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Marshfield and Coquille Basketball: A Comparative Analysis

The 2024-2025 high school basketball season is heating up, with both Marshfield and Coquille carving out their paths toward success in their respective leagues and overall standings. With distinct strengths and challenges, these two teams are making their mark on the court.

Marshfield’s Strong Start

Marshfield High School, based in Oregon, is enjoying a standout season with a current overall record of 9-2. They are undefeated in league play (1-0) and boast an impressive home record of 5-0. Their ability to perform in a variety of settings is notable, as they have gone 3-0 in away games and 1-2 in neutral-site matchups. The team’s offensive capabilities are evident, with an average of 58.4 points per game (PF), outscoring their opponents by 150 points (642 to 492). Their defense has proven to be just as effective, allowing an average of 44.7 points per game.

The scoring breakdown for Marshfield across the four quarters highlights their adaptability and power in the final stretch, where they average a significant 25 points in the fourth quarter alone. The balance in their offensive and defensive efforts is a key reason for their high win percentage of .818.

Coquille’s Road to Improvement

In contrast, Coquille, also based in Oregon, has had a more challenging season. With a 4-7 overall record, they are yet to play a league game, leaving their league standing untested. Their record is a reflection of both struggles and resilience—going 1-4 at home, 3-2 on the road, and 0-1 in neutral games. Despite these challenges, Coquille’s team has a solid offensive presence, averaging 37.8 points per game (PF). However, their defense has allowed more than they’ve scored, with an average of 51.5 points allowed per game.

Like Marshfield, Coquille has shown glimpses of strength, particularly in their matchup against Brookings-Harbor, where they came out victorious with a 34-28 win on January 7, 2025. Their scoring averages show consistency across quarters, with a slightly higher output in the third quarter (12 points) but dipping in the final stretch (10 points).

Head-to-Head Performance

When analyzing common opponents, both teams have faced off against Brookings-Harbor. Marshfield dominated this matchup, defeating Brookings-Harbor 88-28 on December 27, 2024, while Coquille also earned a victory on January 7, 2025, in a much tighter 34-28 contest. This contrast in performance against a shared opponent underlines the different levels of dominance between the two teams.

Record Breakdown

Here’s a detailed breakdown of both teams’ performance so far this season:

• Marshfield (9-2)
  • 1-0 in league play
  • 5-0 at home
  • 3-0 away
  • 1-2 in neutral-site games
  • 9-2 record in-state
  • 0-0 record out-of-state
  • Strong offense with 58.4 points per game
  • Defensive prowess with 44.7 points allowed per game
• Coquille (4-7)
  • 0-0 in league play
  • 1-4 at home
  • 3-2 away
  • 0-1 in neutral-site games
  • 3-5 record in-state
  • 1-2 record out-of-state
  • Average offense with 37.8 points per game
  • Struggles defensively, allowing 51.5 points per game

Conclusion

While Marshfield continues to dominate the competition, especially at home, Coquille is working through a series of growing pains but has shown promise in certain matchups. Both teams have areas for improvement, but Marshfield’s strength on both offense and defense makes them the clear frontrunner in the league and their region. Coquille will need to tighten their defense and capitalize on their scoring potential if they hope to climb the standings and compete more consistently moving forward.