The Guthrie (OK) varsity basketball team will host Bishop Kelley (Tulsa, OK) for a conference game on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

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What: Oklahoma High School Basketball
Who: Guthrie vs Bishop Kelley
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Game Preview: Bishop Kelley vs. Guthrie – A Clash of Early Season Rivals

On Friday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m., the Bishop Kelley varsity basketball team will travel to Guthrie, Oklahoma, to face off in a pivotal conference game. Both teams have had contrasting starts to the 2024-2025 season, making this matchup particularly intriguing. The game marks the first of two scheduled contests between the teams, with the second game set for January 28, 2025, at Bishop Kelley.

Team Overview

Bishop Kelley (2-2 overall, 1-0 District) Bishop Kelley has had a solid start to the season, holding a .500 overall record. Their district play has been impressive, with a perfect 1-0 record so far. The team’s total points scored (160) is nearly equal to the points they’ve allowed (161), reflecting closely contested games. Bishop Kelley has a balanced home and away record, with both wins coming on their home court.

Guthrie (0-1 overall) Guthrie has struggled to open the 2024-2025 season, with a disappointing 0-1 record. The team has yet to play at home this season, losing their lone away game so far. Guthrie is still searching for their first win, and they will look to use this home game to turn their season around.

Head-to-Head Matchup

Both teams will meet for the first time this season on December 20. While Bishop Kelley holds the advantage in terms of their season record, Guthrie will be determined to prove themselves on their home court. The first game is sure to be high-stakes as Bishop Kelley looks to continue their district success, while Guthrie aims to break their winless start.

The teams are familiar with each other, as both have common opponents on their schedules. Bishop Kelley has a 1-0 record against common foe Claremore, defeating them 41-31 at home on December 3. Guthrie, however, will face Claremore for the first time on December 10, making their performance in that game a key point of comparison ahead of the matchup with Bishop Kelley. Additionally, both teams will go head-to-head with Shawnee, Collinsville, and Booker T. Washington throughout the season, setting up potential opportunities for future comparisons.

Common Opponents

Both teams will face several of the same opponents throughout the season, giving fans a glimpse of how they might match up in upcoming games. Notably, Bishop Kelley has already faced Claremore and Shawnee, with victories to their name, while Guthrie is yet to play these teams.

Upcoming Common Opponents Schedule:

• Claremore: Bishop Kelley (W 41-31 on 12/3/24), Guthrie (12/10/24, 1/31/25)
• Shawnee: Bishop Kelley (12/10/24), Guthrie (12/17/24, 2/4/25)
• Collinsville: Bishop Kelley (12/13/24), Guthrie (1/17/25, 2/14/25)
• Booker T. Washington: Bishop Kelley (1/14/25, 2/11/25), Guthrie (2/7/25, 2/18/25)

Scoring Averages

While the two teams have different scoring dynamics, it is clear that both rely on strong team play to put points on the board. Bishop Kelley has an average of 40 points per game so far, showing a defense-oriented approach with close-scoring games. On the other hand, Guthrie’s offense has been slower out of the gate, averaging just 58 points per game. If they can get their scoring on track, this game could become a high-scoring affair.

Key Takeaways

• Bishop Kelley enters the game with a strong district record and solid performances so far, making them the favorites heading into the contest.
• Guthrie, still searching for their first win, will be eager to turn things around at home, where they will look to capitalize on the home-court advantage.
• The matchup will be a test of Bishop Kelley’s ability to continue their district dominance and Guthrie’s resolve to bounce back from their tough start.

As the season progresses, this game could have significant implications for both teams’ standings within their district. Fans should be in for an exciting, hard-fought game when Bishop Kelley and Guthrie tip off this Friday night!