The Arvada-Clearmont (Clearmont, WY) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Dubois (WY) today at 6 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Wyoming High School Basketball
Who: Dubois vs Arvada-Clearmont
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Dubois vs Arvada-Clearmont
As the 2024-2025 Wyoming high school basketball season progresses, the performance of teams such as Dubois and Arvada-Clearmont highlights both the challenges and triumphs that come with competition. Here’s an in-depth look at the rankings, records, and scoring breakdown for these two teams as they make their way through the season.
Dubois Basketball: A Season of Mixed Results
The Dubois team currently holds a 2-6 overall record, with a 1-1 record in conference play. While their overall win percentage sits at .250, their conference record stands at a healthier .500. Their offensive performance has seen a total of 360 points scored, but they’ve allowed 445 points to their opponents, reflecting some struggles defensively.
In terms of scoring averages per quarter, Dubois has been fairly strong in the first quarter, putting up an average of 14 points. However, their performance dips significantly in the second quarter, where they average no points. In the third quarter, the team averages six points, and they recover slightly in the fourth, averaging 9 points. Their final scores have ranged around 45 points per game.
Arvada-Clearmont Basketball: Struggling to Find Form
Arvada-Clearmont, on the other hand, has faced a rough start to their season, with an overall record of 0-4 and a 0-1 record in conference play. Their total points scored so far are 27, with 191 points allowed by opponents, indicating a clear gap in both offensive and defensive capabilities. Their average scoring per game has been extremely low, finishing with a mere 6.8 points per game.
Arvada-Clearmont’s quarter-by-quarter scoring reflects their struggles. While no points have been recorded in any quarter so far, their final score remains low, showing the difficulty the team has had in keeping up with competition.
Common Opponents: A Glimpse Into Their Competition
Both teams share common opponents this season, offering insight into how each team fares against similar competition. Dubois has managed to secure a win against Ten Sleep with a solid 64-37 victory on January 4, 2025. Arvada-Clearmont, however, has struggled against the same opponent, failing to secure a victory.
Other common opponents include Meeteetse, Riverside, and Midwest. Dubois has shown stronger results against these teams compared to Arvada-Clearmont. For example, Dubois has yet to face defeat against Riverside and Meeteetse, while Arvada-Clearmont has been defeated by Riverside (58-14) and Meeteetse (52-13).
Looking Ahead: The Road to Improvement
The season is still young, and both teams have plenty of games ahead of them. Dubois’ win against Ten Sleep and their even conference record provide hope for future success, while Arvada-Clearmont will need to find ways to increase their offensive output and tighten their defense if they want to turn around their season.
The remaining matchups against teams like Meeteetse, Midwest, and Riverside will be crucial for both schools as they strive to improve their records. With some strategic adjustments, both teams have the potential to make a stronger push in the second half of the season.
As the season unfolds, it will be interesting to see how these teams evolve and whether Dubois can continue to build on their strengths or whether Arvada-Clearmont will find their rhythm and start competing at a higher level.