The Gregory School (Tucson, AZ) varsity basketball team will host a home playoff game against Baboquivari (Sells, AZ) on Tuesday, February 18 at 7 p.m.

Gregory School vs Baboquivari Game Info:

What: Arizona High School Basketball
Who: Gregory School (AZ) vs Baboquivari (AZ)
When: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Gregory School vs Baboquivari

The upcoming playoff game between Baboquivari and The Gregory School is poised to be a thrilling match. Both teams have had impressive seasons, with Baboquivari boasting a 21-12 record and The Gregory School sitting at 17-10. Here’s an in-depth look at their performances, strengths, and key matchups as they prepare for this exciting game.

Team Records and Statistics

• Baboquivari (24-25)

  • Overall Record: 21-12
  • Region Record: 9-2
  • Home Record: 9-2
  • Away Record: 6-4
  • Neutral Record: 6-6
  • Win Percentage: .636
  • Region Win Percentage: .818
  • Points Scored: 1,942
  • Points Allowed: 1,567

• The Gregory School (24-25)

  • Overall Record: 17-10
  • Region Record: 8-1
  • Home Record: 9-1
  • Away Record: 6-5
  • Neutral Record: 2-4
  • Win Percentage: .630
  • Region Win Percentage: .889
  • Points Scored: 1,588
  • Points Allowed: 1,279

Both teams have a solid winning percentage and have proven to be dominant within their regions. However, Baboquivari has been slightly more consistent overall, with a stronger record in both home and away games.

Team Scoring Averages

Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Baboquivari averaging 58.8 points per game and The Gregory School close behind at 58.8 points per game. This suggests that we are in for a closely contested game when it comes to offense.

• Baboquivari’s Scoring Averages:

  • Q1: 14.7
  • Q2: 13.4
  • Q3: 16.3
  • Q4: 14.3
  • Total: 58.8

• The Gregory School’s Scoring Averages:

  • Q1: 13.8
  • Q2: 15.9
  • Q3: 16.8
  • Q4: 13.1
  • Total: 58.8

These teams are evenly matched when it comes to overall scoring. The Gregory School tends to have a stronger second quarter, while Baboquivari maintains a more balanced scoring throughout the game.

Head-to-Head Comparison

The most recent matchup between these two teams occurred on January 29, where Baboquivari came out on top with a 48-40 victory. Despite The Gregory School’s strong effort, they couldn’t overcome Baboquivari’s efficient offense and solid defense.

• Score Breakdown from Last Game:
  • TGS: 9 (Q1), 9 (Q2), 15 (Q3), 7 (Q4) – 40 Total
  • Baboquivari: 15 (Q1), 10 (Q2), 15 (Q3), 8 (Q4) – 48 Total

This loss for The Gregory School will serve as motivation as they look for redemption in the upcoming playoff game.

Key Players

• Baboquivari:
  • Cade Widener: A standout player for Baboquivari, Widener leads the team with 22.8 points per game, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.6 steals.
• The Gregory School:
  • Ben Head: Head is the top scorer for The Gregory School, averaging 15.9 points per game. He also contributes 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game.

Both teams rely heavily on their star players, with Widener being a true all-around threat for Baboquivari and Head being a consistent scorer for The Gregory School.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several of the same opponents throughout the season. Baboquivari has a 14-6 record against common opponents, while The Gregory School holds an 11-3 record. Some notable matchups include victories over San Simon, Benson, and Lourdes Catholic, while both teams have faced tough losses against teams like St. David and Empire.

Upcoming Playoff Game

Baboquivari will travel to The Gregory School for a playoff game on Tuesday, February 18, at 7 PM. Given the closely matched nature of the two teams, this game promises to be an intense and exciting contest.

With both teams having solid records and star players in the mix, this game will come down to execution on both ends of the floor. The Gregory School will look to improve upon their last performance against Baboquivari, while the latter will seek to carry over their momentum from the first victory.

Both teams are capable of making a deep run in the playoffs, but only one will emerge victorious from this showdown. It’s sure to be a thrilling game that fans won’t want to miss!