The Desert Pines varsity basketball team in Las Vegas, NV, will face Silverado in a home conference game today at 6:30 PM.

Matchup Details:

• Team: Silverado vs. Desert Pines
• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: Desert Pines High School, Las Vegas, NV
• Live stream: Watch Here

Silverado and Desert Pines: A Season Comparison of Two Nevada High School Teams

As the 2024-2025 Nevada high school basketball season unfolds, two teams from the same league, Silverado and Desert Pines, show contrasting performances. Let’s take a closer look at their rankings, records, and statistical breakdowns.

Overall Records & Standings

• Silverado: With a challenging season, Silverado holds a 5-13 overall record, including an 0-5 league record. They have faced difficulties both at home (2-4) and away (1-4), with a .278 win percentage and a .000 league win percentage.
• Desert Pines: In contrast, Desert Pines has shown a much stronger performance, finishing with a 6-6 overall record. They maintain a 2-2 league record, an equal win-loss ratio both at home (1-2) and away (4-3), leading to a .500 win percentage and a .500 league win percentage.

Team Scoring Averages

Scoring plays a significant role in each team’s performance, and here is how the teams compare:

• Silverado averages 57.5 points per game, with the highest points coming in the first quarter (17.5 PPG) and a sharp decline in the fourth quarter (12.8 PPG).
• Desert Pines, on the other hand, scores an average of 65.1 points per game. They are consistent throughout the game, scoring 14.8 PPG in the first quarter, but they make a strong surge in the final quarter, averaging 16.7 PPG. Additionally, they excel in overtime with 3.0 PPG.

Key Statistical Differences

Looking deeper into each team’s statistical performances, several trends emerge:

• Silverado averages 34.8 points per game, which is lower than Desert Pines’ offensive output. Their rebounding rate is also significantly lower, averaging only 8.1 rebounds per game compared to Desert Pines’ 32.1 rebounds per game.
• On defense, Silverado averages 3.1 steals and 2.3 blocks per game, which gives them a competitive edge in certain areas but still falls short compared to Desert Pines’ 9.4 steals and 3.3 blocks.

Individual Players to Watch

• Silverado: Kayden Goss leads the team in scoring with 17.0 PPG, while Travaughn Jansen Brigance is the team’s top contributor in rebounds (4.3 RPG), assists (3.3 APG), steals (1.7 SPG), and blocks (1.3 BPG).
• Desert Pines: Aaron McMorran stands out for Desert Pines with a team-high 21.7 PPG, closely followed by Tyler Merto, who contributes 5.8 RPG. Prince Davis is the assist leader with 3.4 APG, and Merto also excels defensively with 0.7 BPG.

Common Opponents

When comparing their performances against common opponents, Desert Pines has the upper hand. The two teams share a 0-9 record against their common foes, while Desert Pines has a 5-2 record. This indicates a more competitive edge for Desert Pines when facing mutual teams such as Centennial, Foothill, Mojave, and Shadow Ridge.

Record Breakdown

• Silverado has a 0-5 record in league play, highlighting their struggles against stronger league competitors. Their 3-2 record in non-league games shows some promise, but they have much to improve in league matchups.
• Desert Pines, however, has a balanced 2-2 league record, with a solid showing in non-league games (4-3).

Final Thoughts

The season thus far has been challenging for Silverado, with a low win percentage and struggles both in league and non-league games. Desert Pines, on the other hand, has exhibited a strong ability to compete, especially in league games. While both teams show promise, Desert Pines has the clear advantage in key areas, including overall performance, scoring consistency, and defense.

As the season progresses, Silverado will need to strengthen its defense and improve its offensive output to stay competitive. Desert Pines, meanwhile, will aim to continue their success and build on their balanced team efforts as they push toward a strong finish in league play.