The Days Creek (OR) varsity basketball team will host a home non-conference game against Willamette Valley Christian (Brooks, OR) today at 2:00 PM.
Here’s what you need Basketball to know:
What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Days Creek vs Willamette Valley Christian
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 2:00. p.m. ET
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Basketball Season Breakdown: Willamette Valley Christian vs. Days Creek
As the basketball season progresses, teams like Willamette Valley Christian and Days Creek continue to make an impact on the court, showing unique strengths and playing styles. Let’s break down their performance thus far and compare key stats, records, and head-to-head matchups.
Team Overview
Willamette Valley Christian (24-25)
The Willamette Valley Christian team has shown strong potential, boasting a 3-2 overall record. The team has excelled in league play, where they hold a perfect 1-0 record, winning every league game they’ve played. They’ve scored an impressive 264 points and allowed 218 points, reflecting their aggressive style of play. On the road, they’ve had success with a 1-0 away record but face challenges in neutral-site games with a 0-1 record. Their overall win percentage sits at .600, and their league win percentage is a perfect 1.000, emphasizing their dominance in local competition.
Days Creek (24-25)
Days Creek has had a solid start to their season, with an overall record of 5-2. They have excelled at home, boasting an undefeated 2-0 record on their home court. Their away game record stands at 3-2, while they haven’t played any neutral-site games yet. Their win percentage of .714 reflects their strong overall performance, and with 378 points scored and 364 points allowed, their offensive and defensive balance has been commendable. With a clean slate of 0-0 in league play so far, Days Creek has more non-league games under their belt, where they have a 3-1 record.
Scoring Averages
When it comes to scoring, both teams are putting up solid numbers, but there is a slight edge to Days Creek.
- Willamette Valley Christian averages 52.8 points per game.
- Days Creek averages 54.0 points per game, slightly outpacing Willamette Valley Christian.
This suggests that while both teams are competitive on the offensive end, Days Creek has managed to generate just a bit more scoring output, which could be key in close matchups.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced some of the same opponents this season, providing a useful comparison of their head-to-head performance against these teams.
- New Hope Christian
- Willamette Valley Christian: Lost 51-49 on 12/7/24
- Days Creek: Game scheduled for 1/18/25
- Illinois Valley
- Willamette Valley Christian: No result listed yet
- Days Creek: Won 58-54 on 12/10/24
- Lewis Academy
- Willamette Valley Christian: No result listed yet
- Days Creek: Won 64-33 on 12/7/24
From these games, Days Creek has managed to secure wins against some common opponents like Illinois Valley and Lewis Academy, while Willamette Valley Christian has had a loss to New Hope Christian.
Record Breakdown
Here’s how the two teams stack up in terms of their various records:
Willamette Valley Christian
- Overall: 3-2
- League: 1-0
- Non-League: 2-2
- Home: 2-1
- Away: 1-0
- Neutral: 0-1
Days Creek
- Overall: 5-2
- Non-League: 3-1
- Home: 2-0
- Away: 3-2
- Neutral: 0-0
Willamette Valley Christian has been very strong in league play but has yet to prove themselves in neutral-site matchups. On the other hand, Days Creek’s record across all areas suggests greater overall consistency, particularly in non-league play and away games.
Head-to-Head Matchup
Currently, there are no direct head-to-head matchups between Willamette Valley Christian and Days Creek in the 2024-2025 season. However, both teams have shown that they are capable of beating common opponents, and when they eventually face off, it will be an intriguing battle between Willamette Valley Christian’s defensive strength and Days Creek’s high-scoring offense.
Conclusion
Both Willamette Valley Christian and Days Creek have demonstrated strong performances early in the season. While Willamette Valley Christian is perfect in league play and boasts a solid defense, Days Creek has been consistently strong, particularly in non-league and away games. As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see how both teams evolve and perform when they face each other and the remainder of their schedule.
With their respective strengths and records, the upcoming matchups between these two teams promise to be tightly contested and could go a long way in determining their playoff positioning.
