The Fort Cherry varsity basketball team (McDonald, PA) will play a home conference game against West Greene (Waynesburg, PA) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

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What: Pennsylvania High School Basketball
Who: Fort Cherry vs West Greene
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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West Greene vs. Fort Cherry Basketball: A Head-to-Head Showdown

As the basketball season intensifies, the upcoming match between West Greene and Fort Cherry promises to be an exciting contest. With both teams preparing for their upcoming conference game on January 10 at Fort Cherry, let’s take a deeper look at their season so far, their strengths and weaknesses, and what to expect from this matchup.

Season Overview

West Greene comes into this game with a 5-5 record, boasting a 3-1 conference mark. Their overall points per game average stands at 46.9, a balanced and consistent scoring effort across all four quarters. This team has shown resilience with a solid home record of 2-1 and has remained competitive on the road with a 3-3 away record. Their offense is led by Lane Allison, who averages 18.6 points per game, and Matthew Wassil, who contributes with 9.6 rebounds per game. West Greene has also shown defensive strength with 7.7 steals and 4.0 blocks per game.

On the other hand, Fort Cherry enters the game with a 3-6 overall record, with a conference record of 1-2. While they have struggled in certain aspects of the game, their 46.7 points per game average shows they can put up a fight. Their road record of 1-4 is concerning, but they will be eager to turn things around at home. Fort Cherry’s top scorer has yet to emerge prominently, but the team will be looking to their key players, including a solid rebounding effort from Matthew Wassil, to rise to the occasion.

Scoring and Team Stats Comparison

In terms of scoring, West Greene has been more consistent throughout the game, averaging 12.0 points per quarter in the first three quarters and closing strong with an average of 12.3 points in the final quarter. Fort Cherry, however, has faced challenges in some parts of the game, with their scoring dropping to 8.0 points per quarter in the first half before improving slightly with 12.7 points in the third quarter. Their ability to close games will be a key factor in their success.

Both teams share some strengths and weaknesses in their statistics, but West Greene holds a clear edge in points per game, rebounds per game (29.2), assists per game (12.2), steals (7.7), and blocks (4.0). Fort Cherry, while competitive, will need to improve in these categories to challenge West Greene effectively.

Head-to-Head Matchup and Recent History

Looking ahead to this season’s head-to-head matchups, West Greene holds a slight edge in their overall record, with a 3-2 mark against common opponents, while Fort Cherry has gone 2-3. Both teams have faced similar competition, including tough losses to teams like McGuffey, Carmichaels, and Chartiers-Houston, but also securing key wins such as those against Mapletown and Burgettstown.

In their upcoming game on January 10, Fort Cherry will need to make the most of their home-court advantage. They have shown resilience in their previous matchups but have struggled with consistency. West Greene, with a more balanced and seasoned lineup, will aim to extend their successful conference record, especially after a strong showing in recent wins.

Key Players to Watch

• West Greene’s Lane Allison: Averaging 18.6 points per game, Allison is the standout scorer for West Greene and will be pivotal in setting the tone early.
• Fort Cherry’s Matthew Wassil: With 9.6 rebounds per game, Wassil will need to dominate on the boards to give Fort Cherry a chance to control the game.
• Patrick Durbin (West Greene): As the leader in assists and steals, Durbin will play a crucial role in facilitating offense and defense for his team.

Looking Ahead

This match represents a critical juncture in the season for both teams. A win for West Greene would continue their momentum toward the top of the conference, while Fort Cherry will look to bounce back and improve their standing with a strong performance at home.

Their second matchup of the season will take place on February 4 at West Greene, where both teams will look to build on the outcome of their first meeting. With a balanced mix of youth and experience, this rivalry is set to deliver plenty of excitement and competitive basketball.

Stay tuned as these two teams battle it out for conference supremacy!