The Deubrook (White, SD) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against James Valley Christian (Huron, SD) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:45 PM.

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What: South Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Deubrook vs James Valley Christian
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:45. p.m. ET
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James Valley Christian vs. Deubrook: A Breakdown of Their 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, two teams—James Valley Christian and Deubrook—are emerging as interesting opponents in South Dakota high school basketball. The teams come into the new year with impressive records and distinctive styles. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how these two squads stack up against each other and the competition.

James Valley Christian’s Strong Start

James Valley Christian has had a promising start to the 2024-2025 season. With an overall record of 2-1, they have demonstrated solid performance both at home and away. The team boasts a strong home record of 2-0, with a slight dip in their neutral game, where they are 0-1. Their scoring average stands at an impressive 60.3 points per game, which is a testament to their high-paced offense. Their defensive efforts have been respectable, allowing only 130 points across three games.

Deubrook’s Solid but Inconsistent Performance

Deubrook, with an overall record of 3-3, has shown a more balanced yet inconsistent performance in the current season. Their home record is strong, sitting at 2-0, but their away and neutral records reflect struggles with a 1-2 mark on the road and 0-1 on neutral grounds. Deubrook scores an average of 56.7 points per game, showcasing a steady offense but still room for improvement in their scoring output.

Deubrook’s close record in their region (1-1) suggests that their regional matches are competitive but have had a mix of results. The team’s overall win percentage is 50%, meaning they’re still working on finding consistency across the board.

Team Comparisons and Key Statistics

Points for and Against: James Valley Christian has been able to accumulate 181 points in their 3 games, allowing 130, which shows that they are generally more potent offensively. Deubrook, on the other hand, has scored 340 points in 6 games but has allowed 327, indicating that while they have a productive offense, their defense has given up more points than expected.

Scoring Averages:

• James Valley Christian: 60.3 points per game
• Deubrook: 56.7 points per game

Record Breakdown: James Valley Christian has dominated in non-league play (2-1), while Deubrook has mixed results with a 2-2 record in non-league games. This suggests James Valley Christian has managed to win the bulk of their tougher games outside of their region. In contrast, Deubrook’s season has been a little more unpredictable with its 3-3 overall record, demonstrating their struggles in regional matchups (1-1).

Common Opponents

Both teams have played against Oldham-Ramona/Rutland, but with contrasting results. Deubrook posted a dominant 75-40 win on December 20, 2024, while James Valley Christian will face them on January 14, 2025. It remains to be seen how James Valley Christian will fare against this opponent.

Additionally, both teams will meet other common opponents such as Iroquois/Lake Preston, Estelline/Hendricks, and Arlington. These games will be telling for both teams as they strive to improve their records in the face of tough competition.

Upcoming Schedule for Both Teams

• James Valley Christian: Will face teams like Iroquois/Lake Preston on February 1 and Estelline/Hendricks on February 8. The team will also go up against Arlington on February 13.
• Deubrook: Has upcoming matchups with Iroquois/Lake Preston on January 9, Estelline/Hendricks on January 16, and Arlington on February 6.

Head-to-Head Matchup

Though neither team has met directly yet, James Valley Christian holds an advantage in terms of overall performance with a better win percentage. However, Deubrook has shown some dominance in their common opponents’ games, which could give them an edge when the teams do face off.

Conclusion

Both James Valley Christian and Deubrook are teams to watch in the 2024-2025 season. James Valley Christian has proven to be a strong contender with its consistent play, especially at home, while Deubrook is still finding its rhythm. The next set of games for both teams will be crucial in defining their standings as the season progresses. Fans of both schools will be eagerly watching their matchups, particularly when these two teams eventually meet on the court.