The Eastmont varsity basketball team (East Wenatchee, WA) will be hosting a home conference game against Davis (Yakima, WA) today at 6 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Washington High School Basketball
Who: Davis vs Eastmont
When: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Davis vs Eastmont

The 2024-2025 Virginia High School Basketball season has seen some exciting matchups, and today we focus on two teams: Davis and Eastmont, both making waves in their respective districts. As the season progresses, the head-to-head stats, overall performance, and individual player accomplishments are setting the stage for an intense rivalry.

Team Overview

• Davis High School (Yakima, WA)
  • Record: 8-1 overall, 2-0 district
  • Win Percentage: 88.9%
  • Points Scored (PF): 584
  • Points Allowed (PA): 520
  • District Play: Undefeated at 2-0, with strong performances both at home and away.
• Eastmont High School (East Wenatchee, WA)
  • Record: 3-8 overall, 0-2 district
  • Win Percentage: 27.3%
  • Points Scored (PF): 575
  • Points Allowed (PA): 697
  • District Play: Struggling in district competition, yet showing resilience in non-league matchups.

Offensive & Defensive Comparison

Looking at their overall scoring averages, Davis has proven to be a high-powered offensive team with a solid defense, while Eastmont’s performance has been more varied, with challenges in both areas.

• Davis Scoring Averages (Per Quarter):
  • Q1: 16.3
  • Q2: 15.7
  • Q3: 13.7
  • Q4: 13.3
  • Final Average: 64.9 PPG
• Eastmont Scoring Averages (Per Quarter):
  • Q1: 11.5
  • Q2: 14.0
  • Q3: 12.8
  • Q4: 15.3
  • Final Average: 52.3 PPG

Davis outperforms Eastmont in scoring by a solid margin, with a significant lead in each quarter. However, Eastmont shows improvement, particularly in the later stages of their games, suggesting potential for clutch performances in upcoming matchups.

Key Players

• Davis Key Players:
  • Daniel Snyder: Leading the team in points (11.8 PPG) and rebounds (6.2 RPG), Snyder has been a standout performer for Davis, demonstrating consistent contributions across all aspects of the game.
  • Tyse Lewallen: With 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals per game, Lewallen plays a crucial role in facilitating the offense and disrupting the opponent’s plays.
• Eastmont Key Players:
  • Daniel Snyder: Similar to his impact at Davis, Snyder is a key player for Eastmont as well, despite Eastmont’s struggles.
  • Tyse Lewallen: Like Snyder, Lewallen plays a key role in Eastmont’s performance, leading in assists and steals.

Upcoming Matchup

The rivalry between Davis and Eastmont is far from over. The teams are set to meet in another exciting matchup on January 31 at Davis, followed by another game on February 13 at Eastmont. Fans are eagerly anticipating how these teams will fare against each other, with Davis looking to extend their perfect district record and Eastmont hoping for a breakthrough performance.

Performance Against Common Opponents

• Davis has shown consistent dominance against common opponents, boasting a perfect 4-0 record in these matchups, including wins over strong teams like Kamiakin (54-39), West Valley (67-62), and Post Falls (78-73).
• Eastmont, however, has struggled against these same opponents, posting a 1-4 record. Their only victory came against Wenatchee (50-37), a bright spot in their season.

Team Stats

• Davis:
  • Points per game: 64.9
  • Rebounds per game: 28.6
  • Assists per game: 10.2
  • Steals per game: 9.3
  • Blocks per game: 0.6
• Eastmont:
  • Points per game: 52.3
  • Rebounds per game: 28.6
  • Assists per game: 10.2
  • Steals per game: 9.3
  • Blocks per game: 0.6

The statistics show that Davis outshines Eastmont in almost every category, particularly in scoring, which has been the deciding factor in their dominance.

Conclusion

With a promising start to their season, Davis has firmly established themselves as a top contender, with a dominant record both at home and away. Eastmont, while facing tough challenges, has areas to build on, especially in their upcoming games. The next few weeks will be crucial for both teams as they look to solidify their standings within the district and overall rankings.

Fans of Virginia high school basketball should keep an eye on this exciting rivalry as the season progresses.