The Cranston East varsity basketball team will be hosting a non-conference game against Hope (Providence, RI) today at 6:30 PM.

Game Details:

• Teams: Hope vs. Cranston East
• Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM
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• Location: Cranston East High School, Cranston, RI

Hope vs. Cranston East: A Comparison of Basketball Teams for the 2024-25 Season

As the 2024-25 high school basketball season progresses, the Hope and Cranston East teams have had their share of ups and downs. Both schools have faced varying challenges but also showcased their strengths. This article delves into a comparative analysis of their performance across the season, highlighting their records, scoring averages, and results against common opponents.

Team Records Overview

Hope (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 5-5
• League Record: 4-3
• Home Record: 2-2
• Away Record: 3-3
• Scoring: 601 points for (PF), 619 points against (PA)
• Win Percentage: .500
• League Win Percentage: .571

Hope has maintained a balanced record thus far with an overall win rate of 50%. Their league play has been more successful, with a 4-3 record, showing a stronger performance in Rhode Island’s competitive basketball scene.

Cranston East (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 6-7
• League Record: 2-6
• Home Record: 4-4
• Away Record: 2-3
• Scoring: 657 points for (PF), 762 points against (PA)
• Win Percentage: .462
• League Win Percentage: .250

Cranston East, with a record of 6-7, has struggled in league competition, only managing a 2-6 record. Despite having a better overall win percentage compared to Hope, their league performance suggests difficulties in meeting the competitive demands within their division.

Scoring Averages and Patterns

One of the striking differences between the two teams is their scoring consistency across quarters. Here’s how both teams have performed in each quarter on average:

• Hope:
  • Q1: 15.0 points
  • Q2: 24.0 points
  • Q3: 15.0 points
  • Q4: 12.0 points
  • Final: 60.1 points per game
• Cranston East:
  • Q1: 12.0 points
  • Q2: 10.0 points
  • Q3: 9.0 points
  • Q4: 18.0 points
  • Final: 50.5 points per game

Hope has been more consistent in its scoring throughout the game, especially with a standout performance in the second quarter, where they average 24 points. In contrast, Cranston East has been less consistent, with a noticeable dip in their scoring during the first three quarters but a stronger finish in the fourth.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced the same opponent this season—Scituate High School. Here are the results of their respective matchups:

• Hope vs. Scituate (12/19/24): Lost 51-48 (Away)
• Cranston East vs. Scituate (1/20/25): Won 52-45 (Home)

While Hope narrowly lost to Scituate, Cranston East found more success in their game against the same opponent, securing a 52-45 victory. This result highlights an interesting dynamic, as both teams faced similar challenges, but Cranston East managed to edge out a win in their encounter.

Record Breakdown

A deeper look into the breakdown of both teams’ records shows the following:

• Head-to-Head:
  • Hope: 0-1 vs. Cranston East
  • Cranston East: 1-0 vs. Hope
• Common Opponents:
  • Hope: 0-1
  • Cranston East: 1-0
• Home vs. Away Performance:
  • Hope: 2-2 at home, 3-3 away
  • Cranston East: 4-4 at home, 2-3 away

Hope has performed evenly both at home and away, while Cranston East has shown a stronger home court advantage, with a 4-4 home record compared to their struggles on the road.

Conclusion

Both Hope and Cranston East have experienced their share of victories and challenges in the 2024-25 basketball season. Hope has had a more consistent record in league play, while Cranston East has struggled but demonstrated the ability to win key games, such as their triumph over Scituate. Moving forward, both teams will need to build on their strengths, whether it’s Hope’s balanced offensive play or Cranston East’s late-game resilience.

The remaining games of the season will undoubtedly shape the futures of both programs, with each school looking to improve on their performance and make a push in their respective leagues.