The Higley varsity basketball team (Gilbert, AZ) is hosting a non-conference game against Corner Canyon (Draper, UT) today at 2 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Utah High School Basketball
Who: Corner Canyon vs Higley
When: Today, December 21, 2024
Time: 2:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Corner Canyon vs Higley

The high school basketball season is heating up, and two top teams, Corner Canyon from Utah and Higley from Arizona, are making waves with their impressive performances. Let’s dive into the stats and highlights to see how these teams measure up.

Rankings & Records

Corner Canyon Chargers

• Overall Record: 6-3
• Home: 3-0
• Away: 0-1
• Neutral: 3-2
• Win Percentage: .667
• Points For (PF): 591
• Points Against (PA): 504

Higley Knights

• Overall Record: 6-2
• Home: 1-1
• Away: 3-0
• Neutral: 2-1
• Win Percentage: .750
• Points For (PF): 605
• Points Against (PA): 493

Team Scoring Averages

Higley boasts a higher scoring average, outpacing Corner Canyon in nearly every quarter:

• Corner Canyon: 65.7 points per game
• Higley: 75.6 points per game

Higley consistently scores more across all four quarters, with a particularly strong start in the first quarter (20.0 points) compared to Corner Canyon’s 14.7.

Statistical Comparison

• Points Per Game: Higley (75.6) > Corner Canyon (66.9)
• Rebounds Per Game: Corner Canyon (31.6) > Higley (28.9)
• Assists Per Game: Higley (19.0) > Corner Canyon (14.9)
• Steals Per Game: Higley (9.1) > Corner Canyon (7.0)
• Blocks Per Game: Corner Canyon (3.3) > Higley (1.9)

Both teams exhibit strengths in different areas, with Corner Canyon excelling in rebounding and blocking, while Higley dominates scoring, assists, and steals.

Team Leaders

Corner Canyon

• Points Per Game: Noah Bendinger (23.6)
• Rebounds Per Game: Mo Brown (7.7)
• Assists Per Game: Bryton Valdes (7.1)

Higley

• Points Per Game: Gavin Dabney (19.9)
• Rebounds Per Game: Donovan Dabney (6.8)
• Assists Per Game: Donovan Dabney (5.1)

Both teams rely on star players to lead the charge. Corner Canyon’s Noah Bendinger is a standout scorer, while Higley’s Donovan Dabney shines in multiple categories.

Key Highlights

Corner Canyon and Higley have showcased their talents in recent matchups:

• Corner Canyon: Game highlights include victories over North Broward Prep and Rock Canyon, demonstrating their ability to compete on neutral ground.
• Higley: Strong performances against Sunnyside and Desert Vista, with their only stumble against Perry.

Common Opponent: Perry High School

Both teams have faced Perry this season, with contrasting results:

• Corner Canyon: Scheduled matchup on December 20, 2024.
• Higley: Lost to Perry on November 29, 2024, with a score of 76-61.

Outlook

Corner Canyon’s balanced play and dominance in rebounding make them a tough opponent, while Higley’s high-scoring offense and defensive prowess give them an edge in fast-paced games. As the season progresses, both teams have the potential to make deep playoff runs, showcasing the best of Utah and Arizona high school basketball.