The Davies Career & Tech varsity basketball team from Lincoln, RI, will host a home conference game against North Smithfield on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
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What: Rhode Island High School Basketball
Who: Davies Career & Tech vs North Smithfield
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 5:00. p.m. ET
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North Smithfield vs. Davies Career & Tech: A Closer Look at the 2024-25 Basketball Season
As the Rhode Island high school basketball season heats up, two competitive teams, North Smithfield and Davies Career & Tech, are preparing for pivotal conference matchups. With both teams showcasing promising stats and strong leadership, their upcoming games are set to be thrilling contests. Let’s break down their performances, rankings, and head-to-head comparisons leading into these highly anticipated clashes.
Rankings & Records
North Smithfield (24-25 Season)
- Rhode Island Division Rank: 35
- Overall Record: 3-3
- League Record: 3-1
- Home Record: 2-0
- Away Record: 1-3
- Win Percentage: .500
- League Win Percentage: .750
- Points For: 363
- Points Against: 321
Davies Career & Tech (24-25 Season)
- Rhode Island Division Rank: 29
- Overall Record: 4-2
- League Record: 4-1
- Home Record: 1-1
- Away Record: 3-1
- Win Percentage: .667
- League Win Percentage: .800
- Points For: 304
- Points Against: 270
Davies Career & Tech has a slight edge in overall and league performance, with a higher win percentage and consistent scoring. However, North Smithfield’s impressive home record makes them a formidable opponent, especially on their court.
Team Scoring Averages
- North Smithfield: 60.5 points per game
- Davies Career & Tech: 50.7 points per game
North Smithfield outpaces Davies in scoring averages, making their offensive strength a key factor in upcoming games.
Key Players
North Smithfield’s standout player, #21 Connor Reilly, is averaging an impressive 21.8 points per game, significantly above the national average of 5.2 points. Davies Career & Tech will need to devise a strategy to contain Reilly’s scoring ability if they hope to secure victories.
Upcoming Head-to-Head Matchups
- Game 1:
- Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Davies Career & Tech (Lincoln, RI)
- Game 2:
- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: North Smithfield (RI)
These conference games will be crucial for both teams as they aim to solidify their positions in the league standings.
Performance Against Common Opponents
Both teams have faced several common opponents this season, offering insights into their comparative strengths:
- Block Island:
- North Smithfield: Win (95-29)
- Davies Career & Tech: Win (56-26)
- Achievement First Providence:
- North Smithfield: Win (57-53)
- Davies Career & Tech: Loss (45-39)
- Providence Country Day:
- Davies Career & Tech: Wins (54-51, 51-33)
- Paul Cuffee:
- Davies Career & Tech: Win (49-45)
Davies has a slight edge with a 4-1 record against common opponents compared to North Smithfield’s 3-1. However, North Smithfield’s decisive victory over Block Island highlights their scoring potential.
Strengths & Challenges
North Smithfield:
- Strengths: High scoring average, strong home performance, and a star player in Connor Reilly.
- Challenges: Struggles on the road, with a 1-3 away record.
Davies Career & Tech:
- Strengths: Consistency in league games, strong defensive stats, and solid away record.
- Challenges: Lower scoring average compared to North Smithfield and mixed results in non-league games.
Prediction & Final Thoughts
With both teams showing promise, their head-to-head matchups will likely be decided by key factors such as turnovers, defensive strategies, and the ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. North Smithfield’s offensive firepower, led by Connor Reilly, will be critical, but Davies Career & Tech’s balanced gameplay and strong league performance cannot be overlooked.
Expect intense, closely contested games as these two teams battle for supremacy in the Rhode Island high school basketball league.
