The Guymon (OK) varsity basketball team will host El Reno (OK) for a home conference game today at 7:30 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: El Reno @ Guymon
• Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here
• Live stream: Watch Here

El Reno vs. Guymon: A Tale of Two Teams in the 2024-2025 Basketball Season

The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen a remarkable contrast between the El Reno and Guymon varsity teams. El Reno, with a dominant performance thus far, has proven to be a powerhouse in their conference. In comparison, Guymon has faced a challenging season, struggling to secure victories in both district and non-district games. Let’s take a closer look at the season records, team performance, and their head-to-head showdown.

Season Records & Overall Performance

El Reno:

• Record: 15-1 overall, 8-0 in district play
• Win Percentage: .938
• Points Scored (PF): 1,155
• Points Allowed (PA): 756
• El Reno has dominated this season with impressive wins across the board. The team’s offensive and defensive efficiency is evident, with a solid 72.2 points per game. This has been a testament to their depth and skill, as they manage to dominate both home and away games.

Guymon:

• Record: 1-12 overall, 1-6 in district play
• Win Percentage: .077
• Points Scored (PF): 668
• Points Allowed (PA): 934
• Guymon, unfortunately, has struggled through the season, posting just one win against twelve losses. Their scoring has been minimal compared to their opponents, and their defensive efforts have not been enough to secure more victories.

Head-to-Head Matchup

When these two teams met earlier this season, El Reno took control and secured an easy victory with a 72-35 win over Guymon. In the December matchup, El Reno was in full stride, putting together a dominant game from start to finish. It was clear that their depth, experience, and ability to score at will were too much for Guymon to handle.

Scoring Averages

• El Reno:
  • First Quarter: 15.0
  • Second Quarter: 11.5
  • Third Quarter: 15.5
  • Fourth Quarter: 15.5
  • Final: 72.2 points per game
• Guymon:
  • The team’s scoring average stands at 51.4 points per game, which is far below El Reno’s output. Their struggles on offense and inconsistency in scoring have been a significant factor in their losing record.

Common Opponents Comparison

Both teams have faced common opponents, though with vastly different outcomes. For example, when playing against Elgin, El Reno emerged victorious in both of their matchups, while Guymon lost both games. The disparity continues across other opponents, such as Southeast, Noble, and MacArthur, where El Reno managed convincing wins while Guymon struggled to keep pace.

• El Reno: 7-0 against common opponents
• Guymon: 1-5 against the same set of teams

Upcoming Matchup: El Reno vs. Guymon

Looking ahead, El Reno will visit Guymon for another conference game on February 1, 2025. With El Reno’s current form and their impressive record, they are favored to continue their dominant run. Guymon will need to drastically improve their game plan, particularly on defense, to stand any chance of upsetting their much stronger opponents.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, El Reno continues to prove themselves as a formidable force in Oklahoma high school basketball. Their combination of excellent offense, disciplined defense, and consistent performances across all game phases has kept them at the top of their district. Meanwhile, Guymon, while struggling, will look to finish the season with some competitive performances to build upon for the future. The next few matchups, including their upcoming game against El Reno, will be critical for Guymon’s development as they aim to build a stronger team moving forward.