The Harrisburg (OR) varsity basketball team will play a home tournament game against Lowell (OR) on Friday, December 27, at 7:30 p.m.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Harrisburg vs Lowell
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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A Close Contest: Lowell vs. Harrisburg Basketball Analysis

The 2024-2025 basketball season has been an exciting one for both Lowell and Harrisburg, with each team showcasing their strengths and weaknesses across various competitions. Let’s dive into how these two teams have performed and how they stack up against each other.

Team Overview:

• Lowell has a balanced overall record of 4-4, split evenly between home and away games. Their performance in the league has been less consistent, as they sit at 1-3 in their conference play.
• Harrisburg, on the other hand, has a slightly better overall record of 5-4, with a strong 3-1 performance at home. Their away games have seen more challenges, finishing 2-3.

Scoring Averages:

Both teams have been consistent in their offensive output. Lowell averages 48.8 points per game, while Harrisburg is close behind with an average of 48.4 points per game. These similar scoring rates suggest that their games tend to be closely contested, with both teams showing the ability to score in a range of situations.

Head-to-Head Performance:

Both teams share an undefeated record against Central Linn in the early season:

• Lowell defeated Central Linn 50-44 on December 5, 2024 at home, while Harrisburg followed up with a 60-29 victory over the same opponent on December 19, 2024.
• This common opponent gives both teams an early-season confidence boost, with both securing solid wins.

Common Opponents:

Both teams have faced the same opponents, which gives us a clearer view of how they match up:

• Lowell and Harrisburg both defeated Monroe, but Lowell’s next meeting with Monroe (on January 4, 2025) will be crucial for setting the tone of their season.
• Creswell will be another key test for both teams, with Lowell hosting them on January 9, 2025, and Harrisburg traveling to Creswell on February 7, 2025.

Key Statistical Breakdown:

• Lowell’s Record:
  • Overall: 4-4
  • League: 1-3
  • Home: 2-2
  • Away: 1-1
  • Neutral: 1-1
  • League Scoring: 390 points for, 482 points against
  • Win %: .500
  • League Win %: .250
• Harrisburg’s Record:
  • Overall: 5-4
  • Home: 3-1
  • Away: 2-3
  • League Scoring: 436 points for, 363 points against
  • Win %: .556

Looking Ahead:

Both teams have their eyes on improving their records, especially in their upcoming games. Lowell will be looking to bounce back in league play, while Harrisburg aims to maintain its momentum after a solid start to the season. Their remaining matchups against common opponents like Monroe and Creswell will be critical in determining their final standings.

Conclusion:

In what is sure to be an exciting season, both Lowell and Harrisburg have demonstrated resilience and potential. With both teams performing well against common opponents and showing close scoring averages, their future matchups are bound to be highly competitive. Fans can expect more close games between these two teams as the season progresses.