The Elma (WA) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Raymond/South Bend (Raymond, WA) today at 7 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: Washington, High School Basketball
Who: Elma vs Raymond/South Bend
When: Friday, December 06, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Basketball Team Comparison: Raymond/South Bend vs. Elma (2024-25)

The basketball season for 2024-2025 is underway, and both Raymond/South Bend and Elma are in early action, with differing results on the board. Here is a detailed look at the teams, their performance so far, and how they compare in key statistics.

Team Records and Performance

• Raymond/South Bend: The team has had a challenging start to the season with a 0-1 record. They have yet to secure a win on the road, losing their only away game so far with a score of 50-39.
• Elma: Elma has been in great form, starting the season with a 1-0 record. Their win came against a common opponent, Montesano, where they triumphed with a strong 56-46 performance.

Scoring Averages and Breakdown

Looking at how the teams perform throughout the game, Elma has proven to be the more consistent scorer.

• Raymond/South Bend has averaged 39 points per game, but it’s worth noting that they only have one game played, which means their overall scoring performance is still being defined.
• Elma, on the other hand, has averaged 56 points per game across their opening game, showcasing a strong offensive effort. They spread out their scoring well, with their biggest quarter being the third (17 points).

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:

• Raymond/South Bend: No quarter-wise breakdown is available yet, with their single game resulting in an overall score of 39 points.
• Elma: They scored 16 points in the first quarter, 13 in the second, 17 in the third, and closed out with 10 in the final quarter.

Statistical Comparison

• Points Per Game: Elma leads with 56.0, while Raymond/South Bend is at 39.0.
• Rebounds Per Game: Elma averages 31.0 rebounds, with Raymond/South Bend’s performance still undefined in this category.
• Assists Per Game: Elma has an average of 13.0 assists per game, significantly higher than Raymond/South Bend’s, which has not been calculated yet.
• Steals Per Game: Elma also leads in steals with 8.0 per game, while Raymond/South Bend has a solid 4.0 steals per game.
• Blocks Per Game: Elma averages 1.0 block, led by Isaac McGaffey, while Raymond/South Bend does not have block data available yet.

Team Leaders

Each team has players stepping up to lead in various categories:

• Raymond/South Bend:
  • Points Per Game: Theo Flores leads the team with an average of 16.0 points per game.
  • Rebounds Per Game: Isaac McGaffey has been dominant on the boards, with an average of 11.0 rebounds per game.
  • Assists Per Game: Traden Carter has the most assists, with an average of 5.0.
  • Steals Per Game: McGaffey is also leading the steals category, with 4.0 steals per game.
  • Blocks Per Game: McGaffey is the team leader with 1.0 block per game.
• Elma:
  • Points Per Game: Elma’s scoring is more evenly spread, but #5 Theo Flores leads the charge with 16.0 points per game, a figure that matches Raymond/South Bend’s leading scorer.
  • Rebounds Per Game: #3 Isaac McGaffey tops Elma’s rebounds with 11.0 per game.
  • Assists Per Game: #0 Traden Carter provides 5.0 assists per game, again matching the stats of Raymond/South Bend’s best performer.
  • Steals Per Game: McGaffey also leads Elma in steals, with 4.0.
  • Blocks Per Game: #3 Isaac McGaffey is the team leader here too, with 1.0 blocks per game.

Common Opponents and Head-to-Head Results

Both teams are set to face a few common opponents over the course of the season. Raymond/South Bend’s schedule includes games against Hoquiam, Montesano, Forks, and North Beach. Elma will also face these teams, including a matchup against Forks on December 13, 2024, and Montesano later in the month.

Neither team has faced these common opponents yet in head-to-head matchups, but upcoming games in late December and January will provide more insight into how each team stacks up.

Conclusion

While Elma currently holds a strong lead with an undefeated record of 1-0 and impressive offensive statistics, Raymond/South Bend will look to bounce back after a tough opening game. The early stats show that Elma is excelling in both offensive and defensive categories, but Raymond/South Bend has players, such as Isaac McGaffey, who are capable of making an impact if given the right support. The upcoming games against common opponents will likely give both teams a chance to refine their play and potentially shift these early rankings.

Keep an eye on both teams as the season unfolds!