The Crane High School varsity basketball team will host a home tournament game against Lakeview High School on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Crane (OR) vs Lakeview (OR)
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Crane vs. Lakeview Basketball Matchup: A Preview of the Upcoming Tournament

As the high school basketball season heats up, the Lakeview Honkers (3-2 overall) are set to face the Crane Mustangs (6-0 overall) in two consecutive away-and-home tournament games. These matchups, scheduled for Friday, December 20, at Crane, and Saturday, December 21, at Lakeview, promise to be exciting tests for both teams as they continue their 2024–2025 campaigns.

Team Performance Overview

Lakeview Honkers
The Honkers enter the tournament with a respectable 3-2 record and a win percentage of .600. Their season has been marked by tight games, reflected in their total points scored (PF) of 254 compared to 259 points allowed (PA). Lakeview has shown particular strength in the opening quarter, averaging 35 points, but they have struggled to maintain that intensity throughout the game, finishing with an average of 50.8 points per contest.

Key Stats:

• Home Record: 1-1
• Away Record: 2-1
• In-State Record: 2-1

Crane Mustangs
Crane, on the other hand, has been dominant. With an unblemished 6-0 record and a 1.000 win percentage, the Mustangs are proving why they rank #2 in Oregon overall and #1 in their class. They have been particularly effective on the road (4-0) and in league play (1-0). Offensively, Crane averages an impressive 66.2 points per game, showcasing a well-rounded and consistent scoring ability that poses a challenge for any opponent.

Key Stats:

• Home Record: 2-0
• Away Record: 4-0
• In-State Record: 6-0

Head-to-Head History

While this is the first meeting between the two teams this season, both squads are eager to establish dominance. Crane’s solid defensive and offensive balance will be tested by Lakeview’s determination to start strong and maintain momentum.

What to Watch

• Lakeview’s Opening Push: The Honkers’ ability to capitalize on their first-quarter scoring will be critical. However, they’ll need to find ways to sustain energy and production in later quarters to keep up with Crane’s high-powered offense.
• Crane’s Defense: With only 280 points allowed across six games, Crane’s defensive strategy could neutralize Lakeview’s strengths, particularly in their scoring-heavy first quarter.
• Momentum from Friday to Saturday: Back-to-back games can be physically and mentally demanding. How each team adjusts between games may influence the outcome of Saturday’s contest.

Prediction

Given their unbeaten record and superior scoring average, Crane enters as the favorite. However, Lakeview has shown resilience and an ability to perform under pressure in away games. Friday’s game at Crane will likely set the tone, but Lakeview will look to rally in front of their home crowd on Saturday.

Whether it’s Crane solidifying their dominance or Lakeview pulling off an upset, these matchups promise to deliver competitive and thrilling basketball. Fans won’t want to miss the action