On Monday, December 16, the Pflugerville Panthers will take on the East View Patriots in an exciting away conference game at East View High School in Georgetown, Texas. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7:00 PM.

Team Overview

Pflugerville Panthers (9-10, 1-0 District) The Pflugerville Panthers enter the game with a 9-10 overall record and a solid 1-0 start in district play. The team has a balanced record on the road, going 3-2 away from home and 4-4 at home. Despite having a negative overall record, Pflugerville’s offense has been strong, averaging 46.6 points per game, led by a well-rounded scoring attack. The team is scoring an average of 13.9 points in the first quarter, with consistent scoring throughout the game, including 13.6 in the second quarter, 11.9 in the third, and 13.8 in the fourth. The Panthers are averaging 927 points against while allowing 885 points this season, reflecting a competitive, high-scoring style of play.

East View Patriots (4-15, 0-2 District) The East View Patriots have struggled this season, posting a 4-15 overall record and yet to find success in district play (0-2). The Patriots have been less effective at home, where they have gone 0-4, compared to their 1-4 road record. East View’s scoring has been a challenge, averaging just 35.3 points per game. Their scoring breakdown shows a similar pattern to Pflugerville’s, with 13.4 points in the first quarter, but their second-half output drops significantly, with 6.8 points in the second and 6.9 in the third. The Patriots have allowed 821 points while scoring only 671, indicating a need to improve defensively and find ways to generate offense.

Key Matchups

Both teams have faced common opponents this season, with Pflugerville holding a 2-2 record against these teams, while East View has struggled, going 0-4. Pflugerville recently defeated Connally (59-18) and Shoemaker (43-37), while East View has suffered losses to these same teams, including a 56-30 loss to Shoemaker. The Panthers also have a more favorable record in their most recent games, having won two out of their last four contests, while East View has been on a long losing streak.

Scoring Averages Comparison

• Pflugerville: 46.6 points per game (13.9 Q1, 13.6 Q2, 11.9 Q3, 13.8 Q4)
• East View: 35.3 points per game (13.4 Q1, 6.8 Q2, 6.9 Q3, 8.9 Q4)

Looking Ahead

The game will be an important test for both teams. Pflugerville will be looking to maintain their strong start in district play, while East View hopes to break their losing streak and gain momentum for the remainder of the season. Both teams will need to adjust their strategies as they head into the second half of their district schedules.

The return match is set for January 21, 2025, when East View will travel to Pflugerville for the next meeting of these teams.

Conclusion

With Pflugerville coming in with the better record and offensive output, they will be the favorites in this contest. However, East View will look to play spoiler, using their home-court advantage to challenge Pflugerville’s defense. This game promises to be a highly competitive matchup as both teams strive to improve and gain crucial conference wins.