The Fairland (OK) varsity basketball team will be playing a home non-conference game against Dale (OK) today at 7:30 PM.

Matchup Details:

• Dale vs. Fairland
• Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM
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• Location: Fairland Public Schools

High School Basketball Showdown: Dale vs. Fairland

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, two standout teams—Dale and Fairland—have made a name for themselves with impressive records and strong performances. Both teams have shown dominance on the court, maintaining identical overall win percentages and boasting strong scoring averages. Let’s break down their performances and how they stack up against each other.

Team Overview

• Dale (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 17-2
  • Home Record: 12-1
  • Away Record: 4-1
  • Neutral Record: 1-0
  • Win Percentage: .895
  • Points For (PF): 1,430
  • Points Against (PA): 847
• Fairland (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 17-2
  • District Record: 7-1
  • Home Record: 8-1
  • Away Record: 9-1
  • Win Percentage: .895
  • District Win Percentage: .875
  • Points For (PF): 1,215
  • Points Against (PA): 722

Both teams have identical overall win percentages, making them nearly mirror images in their dominance on the court. With a record of 17-2, they share the same success but in slightly different ways. Dale’s strength is found in its consistent home record (12-1), while Fairland has the edge when playing on the road (9-1). Their high win percentages underscore their quality play all season.

Scoring Breakdown

Looking deeper at their offensive output, it’s clear that both teams have strong offensive power, but with different scoring patterns:

• Dale:
  • Q1: 8.0
  • Q2: 25.0
  • Q3: 23.0
  • Q4: 17.0
  • Final Average: 75.3 points per game
• Fairland:
  • Q1: 24.0
  • Q2: 27.0
  • Q3: 21.0
  • Q4: 0
  • Final Average: 63.9 points per game

Dale has a more consistent scoring performance throughout all four quarters, ending with an average of 75.3 points per game. Fairland, on the other hand, starts strong with 24.0 points in the first quarter and 27.0 in the second, but struggles to maintain momentum in the final two quarters, particularly with no points in the fourth quarter, which significantly impacts their final average score of 63.9 points per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some common opponents this season, but their results against these teams show differing outcomes:

• Dale: 2-0 against common opponents
  • 11/8/24: Dale defeated Preston 77-40
  • 1/14/25: Dale defeated Preston 68-41
• Fairland: 0-1 against common opponents
  • 11/22/24: Fairland lost to Preston 41-39

Dale’s dominant victories over Preston contrast with Fairland’s loss to the same team, further solidifying Dale’s strength in head-to-head matchups. Dale’s ability to secure commanding wins shows their offensive depth and ability to close out games.

Record Breakdown by Category

Both teams excel in different areas, with similar overall success but unique distinctions in league and non-league games:

• Dale:
  • League Record: 0-0 (No league play record listed)
  • Non-League Record: 16-1
  • Head to Head: 2-0 vs. common opponents
  • In-State Record: 17-2
• Fairland:
  • League Record: 7-1
  • Non-League Record: 10-1
  • Head to Head: 0-0 vs. common opponents
  • In-State Record: 17-2

Fairland’s success in league play (7-1) highlights their dominance within their district, while Dale shines in their non-league performance (16-1). The teams have not yet played each other head-to-head this season, but this matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter if it happens.

Conclusion

Both Dale and Fairland have established themselves as formidable forces in the 2024-2025 season, each boasting an impressive 17-2 overall record. With both teams holding identical win percentages, the differences in their scoring styles, records, and matchups provide intriguing storylines as they continue to push toward the playoffs. While Dale holds an advantage against common opponents, Fairland’s strong district play and road record make them a serious contender. With playoff berths on the line, fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see these two titans clash on the court.