The Forest Grove High School varsity basketball team will host Cleveland High School (Portland, OR) for a non-conference game on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Forest Grove vs Cleveland
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Cleveland vs. Forest Grove: A Comparison of 2024-2025 Season Performance

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, Cleveland and Forest Grove have shown distinct patterns in their performance, both in terms of overall records and their head-to-head matchups. Here’s a breakdown of their performances, including a look at their rankings, records, and scoring averages.

Team Records and Performance Breakdown

Cleveland

• Overall Record: 1-3
• Home Record: 0-2
• Away Record: 0-1
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Winning Percentage: .250
• Points For (PF): 236
• Points Against (PA): 236

Cleveland has faced some struggles early in the season, with a 1-3 record overall. However, their lone win has come on neutral ground, indicating that they may perform better away from home. Their points scored and points allowed are evenly matched at 236 each, suggesting competitive games, but they have yet to capitalize on home-court advantage.

Forest Grove

• Overall Record: 2-2
• Home Record: 2-0
• Away Record: 0-1
• Neutral Record: 0-1
• Winning Percentage: .500
• Points For (PF): 216
• Points Against (PA): 194

Forest Grove has shown a more balanced performance, with a .500 win percentage, reflecting a stronger home record. Their success at home (2-0) has been a key factor, though they have faced challenges away and on neutral courts. Their overall points scored (216) and points allowed (194) suggest they are generally a solid team defensively.

Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring, both teams are competitive, though Cleveland averages slightly more points per game.

• Cleveland: 59.0 points per game
• Forest Grove: 54.0 points per game

Cleveland has had a slightly higher offensive output, averaging 59 points per game compared to Forest Grove’s 54. Despite this, their struggles at home have prevented them from translating this scoring potential into a stronger record.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced common opponents this season, providing insight into their relative performance.

• Cleveland:
  • 12/7/24: Cleveland defeated Tigard 75-48.
  • 1/25/25: Cleveland will face Ida B. Wells.
  • 2/21/25: Cleveland will play Ida B. Wells again.
  • 1/29/25: Cleveland will take on Franklin.
  • 2/25/25: Cleveland will face Franklin in a return game.
• Forest Grove:
  • 12/17/24: Forest Grove defeated Ida B. Wells.
  • 12/13/24: Forest Grove defeated Franklin 64-46.
  • 1/7/25: Forest Grove will face Tigard.
  • 2/25/25: Forest Grove will meet Franklin in a return game.

Both teams secured victories against Franklin, but Forest Grove managed to beat Ida B. Wells in their most recent encounter, while Cleveland will play both Ida B. Wells and Franklin later in the season.

Head-to-Head Comparison

In terms of head-to-head matchups, Cleveland and Forest Grove have not yet faced off this season. Both teams have similar records against common opponents, each showing a mix of wins and losses. However, Cleveland will be hoping to improve its home record, which has been a weak spot so far.

Conclusion

While Cleveland has struggled with consistency, particularly at home, they have shown the ability to win on neutral grounds. Forest Grove, on the other hand, has excelled at home but will need to improve their away performances to keep up their win percentage. As the season progresses, both teams will need to refine their strategies and build on their strengths, especially in head-to-head matchups and games against common opponents.