The Great Bend (KS) varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Hays (KS) tonight at 7:30 PM.
Great Bend vs Hays Game Info:
What: Kansas High School Basketball
Who: Great Bend (KS) vs Hays (KS)
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Great Bend vs Hays
As the high school basketball season heats up in Kansas, two conference rivals, Hays and Great Bend, prepare for an intense faceoff. With Great Bend leading an impressive season and Hays holding its own with a solid performance, both teams aim to secure dominance in their district.
Team Overview
Hays (7-5)
- Overall Record: 7-5
- District Record: 2-0
- Home Record: 2-3
- Away Record: 5-2
- Winning Percentage: 58.3%
- District Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 629
- Points Against (PA): 549
Great Bend (12-1)
- Overall Record: 12-1
- District Record: 2-0
- Home Record: 3-0
- Away Record: 5-0
- Neutral Record: 4-1
- Winning Percentage: 92.3%
- District Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 840
- Points Against (PA): 590
Scoring Averages Per Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.1 | 13.0 | 52.4 |
| Great Bend | 19.0 | 15.2 | 18.8 | 15.8 | 64.6 |
Upcoming Matchups
- Game 1: Hays @ Great Bend – Today @ 7:30 PM
- Game 2: Great Bend @ Hays – February 28 @ 7:30 PM
Head-to-Head Comparison
Both teams have not yet faced each other this season, but their performances against common opponents offer insight into how they match up. Great Bend has secured victories over Emporia, Liberal, and Garden City, while Hays has had mixed results, suffering a loss to Emporia but defeating Garden City and Liberal.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Hays | Great Bend |
| Overall Record | 7-5 | 12-1 |
| League Record | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Non-League Record | 1-4 | 5-0 |
| Common Opponent Record | 2-1 | 3-0 |
| Home Record | 2-3 | 3-0 |
| Away Record | 5-2 | 5-0 |
| Neutral Record | 0-0 | 4-1 |
Game Outlook
Great Bend enters this matchup as the clear favorite with a dominant 12-1 record and a higher scoring average. Their ability to maintain consistency throughout all four quarters has been a major factor in their success. Meanwhile, Hays, with a resilient away-game record (5-2), will look to upset the home team by tightening their defense and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
Key Factors to Watch
- Great Bend’s Offensive Firepower: Averaging 64.6 points per game, they have the ability to overwhelm defenses.
- Hays’ Defense: With 549 points allowed compared to Great Bend’s 590, their ability to slow down Great Bend’s offense could be a deciding factor.
- Head-to-Head Performance: Their first meeting will set the tone for the rematch in February.
Prediction
With Great Bend’s home-court advantage and strong overall record, they are favored to win. However, if Hays can maintain defensive pressure and take advantage of scoring opportunities, they could make this a closer game than expected. Expect an intense matchup between two competitive teams looking to secure district dominance.
