The Evanston (WY) varsity basketball team will be hosting a non-conference game against Green River (WY) today at 7 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Wyoming High School Basketball
Who: Green River vs Evanston
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Green River vs Evanston

As the Wyoming high school basketball season heats up, all eyes are on the upcoming matchups between the Green River and Evanston varsity teams. The two schools have been trading wins and losses, and their head-to-head games, including today’s matchup, have fans eagerly anticipating how the season will unfold.

Team Overview: Green River (24-25)

The Green River Wolves enter today’s away non-conference game against Evanston with an overall record of 4-6. While their conference performance has been less than stellar at 0-1, the Wolves have shown promise in some areas. With a home record of 2-2, they’ve proven they can compete in their familiar surroundings. However, away games have been a struggle with a 0-1 record and a neutral site performance of 2-3.

Green River’s scoring average per quarter is as follows:

• Q1: 17.0
• Q2: 12.5
• Q3: 13.0
• Q4: 14.5

This consistent point production shows Green River’s ability to stay competitive throughout the game, though they’ll need to improve their defense, as they’ve allowed 626 points across their 10 games.

Team Overview: Evanston (24-25)

Evanston’s Red Devils have had a strong start to the season with a 6-4 record overall, and a perfect 1-0 record in their conference games. Their performance in both home and away games has been solid, with a 1-0 record at home and 4-3 on the road. They have demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the season, scoring an average of 60.7 points per game.

The Red Devils haven’t released specific quarter-by-quarter stats, but their overall scoring suggests they are a dynamic and aggressive team.

Common Opponents: Key Insights

Both teams have faced common opponents throughout the season, giving us a better idea of their relative strengths. Green River has posted a 1-2 record against these teams, while Evanston has done significantly better with a 3-1 record. The teams have faced off against opponents like Pinedale, Central, Riverton, Rock Springs, and Star Valley.

• Pinedale: Green River defeated them 75-62 on December 20, 2024, while Evanston won 62-37 just the next day.
• Central: Green River lost to Central 57-37 on January 10, 2025, whereas Evanston fell to Central 48-44 on December 14, 2024.
• Riverton: Green River lost 55-47 to Riverton on January 16, 2025, and Evanston will face them later in the season.
• Rock Springs: Green River and Evanston both have tough competition coming up with Rock Springs, and their head-to-head record against them will be telling.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matchups

Green River will travel to Evanston today at 7:00 p.m. for their non-conference game. With both teams playing tough opponents and showing resilience in their respective games, this contest is set to be a thrilling one.

The rematch will take place in Green River on Thursday, February 13, 2025, where the Wolves will aim to avenge today’s loss and build momentum for the rest of the season.

Record Breakdown

• Green River: 4-6 overall, 0-1 in league play, 2-2 at home, 0-1 away, 2-3 in neutral games.
• Evanston: 6-4 overall, 1-0 in league play, 1-0 at home, 1-1 away, 4-3 in neutral games.

Conclusion

Both Green River and Evanston have their strengths and weaknesses, and today’s game could be a turning point for either team. The Wolves have struggled in some areas, especially in conference play, while the Red Devils look to maintain their strong start and keep their perfect conference record intact. Whichever team can make adjustments and execute their game plan effectively will have the upper hand in this exciting Wyoming high school basketball rivalry.