The Denham Springs (LA) varsity basketball team will play a neutral tournament game against Vandebilt Catholic (Houma, LA) today at 7:30 PM.
Denham Springs vs Vandebilt Catholic Game Info:
What: Louisiana High School Basketball
Who: Denham Springs (LA) vs Vandebilt Catholic (LA)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Denham Springs vs Vandebilt Catholic
The 2024-2025 high school basketball season has been a thrilling journey so far, and two standout teams, Vandebilt Catholic and Denham Springs, have shown impressive performances. This article delves into their rankings, records, and statistical comparisons to provide insights into their ongoing seasons.
Rankings and Records Overview
Vandebilt Catholic:
- Overall Record: 9-4
- District Record: 1-0
- Home Record: 4-0
- Away Record: 2-2
- Neutral Venue Record: 3-2
- Winning Percentage: 69.2%
- District Win Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 800
- Points Against (PA): 648
Denham Springs:
- Overall Record: 17-0
- Home Record: 3-0
- Away Record: 1-0
- Neutral Venue Record: 13-0
- Winning Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 1,221
- Points Against (PA): 751
Team Scoring Averages
Vandebilt Catholic:
- Q1: 13.0
- Q2: 16.0
- Q3: 24.0
- Q4: 17.0
- Final Average: 61.5 points per game
Denham Springs:
- Q1: 19.5
- Q2: 19.2
- Q3: 22.7
- Q4: 10.9
- Final Average: 71.8 points per game
Team Stat Comparison
| Category | Vandebilt Catholic | Denham Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 61.5 | 71.8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | – | 27.9 |
| Assists Per Game | – | 19.5 |
| Steals Per Game | – | 16.7 |
| Blocks Per Game | – | 1.7 |
Team Leaders
Vandebilt Catholic:
- Points Per Game: #3 Jermaine O’Conner – 14.1
- Rebounds Per Game: #3 Jermaine O’Conner – 4.6
- Assists Per Game: #10 DaSean Golmond – 4.1
- Steals Per Game: #24 Trae Dorsey – 2.9
- Blocks Per Game: #3 Jermaine O’Conner – 0.6
Denham Springs:
While specific player stats for Denham Springs are not listed, their consistent dominance across all games highlights a well-rounded team effort, with strong contributions in scoring, rebounding, and defense.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced some common opponents, but Denham Springs holds an advantage in this category with a perfect record:
- Denham Springs vs. Patterson: (W) 71-37
- Denham Springs vs. Central Lafourche: (W) 67-22
Meanwhile, Vandebilt Catholic has yet to play these matchups.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Vandebilt Catholic | Denham Springs |
| Overall | 9-4 | 17-0 |
| League | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Non-League | 4-3 | 4-0 |
| Head to Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Home | 4-0 | 3-0 |
| Away | 2-2 | 1-0 |
| Neutral | 3-2 | 13-0 |
| Playoff | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| In-State | 9-4 | 17-0 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Conclusion
Both Vandebilt Catholic and Denham Springs have showcased strong performances this season, but Denham Springs stands out with an unblemished 17-0 record. Their higher scoring average and superior performance in neutral venues give them an edge. Vandebilt Catholic, however, remains a formidable opponent with key players like Jermaine O’Conner leading in multiple categories. As the season progresses, a potential matchup between these two teams could be an exciting contest to watch.
