As the Georgetown (TX) varsity basketball team prepares for its away conference game against Elgin (TX) on Monday, December 16, there’s a clear contrast in the two teams’ current form and season records. With Georgetown coming in strong with a 17-3 overall record, and Elgin struggling with a 4-16 record, the game promises to be a compelling matchup.

Georgetown’s Dominance This Season

Georgetown has been on a roll this season, boasting a remarkable 17-3 record. Their performance has been impressive both at home and on the road, with a win percentage of .850 and an unblemished 1.000 district record. The team has been a scoring powerhouse, averaging 61.1 points per game with consistent production throughout each quarter, particularly in the first two quarters (21.5 points in Q1 and 19.0 points in Q2). Their high-scoring games have been a hallmark of their success, with wins like their 87-23 demolition of Pflugerville Connally on December 10 and a dominant 66-34 victory over East View on December 13.

Georgetown has shown a strong overall performance against common opponents as well, having won both of their games against teams like Pflugerville Connally and East View. With a well-balanced offense and defense, the team looks poised to continue its winning ways as they face off against Elgin.

Elgin’s Struggles and Challenges

In stark contrast, Elgin has faced significant difficulties this season. With a 4-16 overall record, their performance has been underwhelming. The team has struggled both at home and on the road, with only one win out of six home games and one out of five away games. Their scoring has been low, with an average of just 24.6 points per game. The team has consistently been outscored, especially in the first half of games, averaging only 3.9 points in the first quarter and 5.0 points in the second quarter. Their defensive challenges are also evident, allowing an average of 43.2 points per game to opponents, including heavy losses to teams like Hendrickson (79-11) and Weiss (62-22).

Elgin has not found much success against common opponents either, losing both of their encounters against teams like Pflugerville Connally and Weiss. Their road ahead will require a massive turnaround in order to challenge teams like Georgetown.

Head-to-Head: Georgetown Holds the Advantage

Georgetown enters this matchup with a dominant 2-0 record over Elgin in their previous meetings. With their current form, they seem to be the clear favorites heading into the game on December 16. The game will take place at Elgin, where Georgetown will look to extend their win streak, while Elgin will aim to find some momentum and make a statement at home.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, Georgetown will continue to be a formidable force in their district, with games against teams like Hendrickson, East View, and Weiss on the horizon. Elgin, on the other hand, will need to regroup and focus on improving their performance as they face tough challenges from district rivals.

For now, the December 16 game presents an opportunity for Georgetown to further cement their position at the top, while Elgin will look for a breakthrough in what has been a challenging season.

Key Matchup Stats:

• Georgetown: 17-3 overall record, 2-0 in district play, 61.1 points per game
• Elgin: 4-16 overall record, 0-2 in district play, 24.6 points per game
• Head-to-Head: Georgetown leads 2-0
• Common Opponents: Georgetown 2-0, Elgin 0-2

This matchup, while heavily favoring Georgetown, will be crucial for Elgin as they seek to salvage their season and gain a much-needed confidence boost.