The Elkton/Lake Benton (Elkton, SD) varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Florence/Henry (Florence, SD) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

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What: South Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Elkton/Lake Benton vs Florence/Henry
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 6:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Florence/Henry vs. Elkton/Lake Benton: A Detailed Comparison of 2024-2025 Records and Performance

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams from the region—Florence/Henry and Elkton/Lake Benton—stand out with their competitive performances. With a mix of home and away games under their belts, both teams have provided fans with exciting matchups and opportunities to analyze their strengths and areas for growth. Let’s dive into a breakdown of their performance, head-to-head comparison, and how they’ve fared against common opponents.

Florence/Henry’s 2024-2025 Performance:

Florence/Henry enters the season with a 3-2 overall record. Despite a tough start in the region with a 0-2 record, they have managed to maintain a strong 2-1 record in non-region play. Their overall performance has been fairly balanced, with a scoring average of 52.6 points per game.

Key strengths for Florence/Henry include their performance in both home and away games, with an even 1-1 record in away games and a solid 2-1 performance in home games. While their defense has been tested, as evidenced by their points against (PA) tally of 265, their offensive capabilities have kept them competitive.

Elkton/Lake Benton’s 2024-2025 Performance:

On the other hand, Elkton/Lake Benton has had an impressive run, boasting a 3-1 record overall. They have been particularly dominant at home, securing a perfect 2-0 record on their home court. Their away performance has been a bit more balanced with a 1-1 record. Elkton/Lake Benton has averaged 58.5 points per game, surpassing Florence/Henry in scoring.

Elkton/Lake Benton’s strong record in non-league games, at 3-1, highlights their ability to take on a variety of competition. With a total of 211 points allowed (PA), their defensive efforts have helped them stay ahead in close contests.

Head-to-Head Comparison:

Looking at their head-to-head performances against common opponents offers further insights into their relative strength. Both teams have faced off against Waverly/South Shore, with Elkton/Lake Benton securing a solid win 78-55 while Florence/Henry won 57-51. Other common opponents include Castlewood, where Florence/Henry will face them later in the season, and Deuel, where Florence/Henry lost 53-44 while Elkton/Lake Benton has yet to play them in the current season.

Florence/Henry’s record against common opponents stands at 1-1, while Elkton/Lake Benton has had a slightly better showing with a 2-1 record. These results suggest that while both teams have their strong points, Elkton/Lake Benton has generally managed to perform better in key matchups.

In-Region and Non-Region Play:

Both teams have a strong presence within their state games, with Florence/Henry holding a 3-2 record in-state and Elkton/Lake Benton at 3-1. However, when it comes to non-region games, Elkton/Lake Benton again outshines Florence/Henry, with a perfect 3-0 non-league record, compared to Florence/Henry’s 3-0 non-league record.

Upcoming Matchups:

Both teams will have significant challenges ahead as they meet Arlington, Great Plains Lutheran, and Castlewood later in the season. Florence/Henry will also have a home game against Waubay/Summit, and their performances in these matchups could impact their momentum going into the latter part of the season.

Conclusion:

In summary, both Florence/Henry and Elkton/Lake Benton have had promising seasons so far in 2024-2025. While Florence/Henry has shown resilience, particularly in non-region games, Elkton/Lake Benton’s stronger offensive output and perfect home record make them a formidable team. The comparison between their performances against common opponents reveals the slight edge Elkton/Lake Benton holds in this rivalry, but Florence/Henry’s season is still very much alive as they continue to fine-tune their game for future challenges.