The Harvest Prep (Canal Winchester, OH) varsity basketball team will face Lutheran West (Rocky River, OH) in a neutral, non-conference game today at 5 p.m.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Lutheran West vs. Harvest Prep
• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 5:00 p.m.
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Lutheran West vs. Harvest Prep: A Detailed Comparison

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, two teams that have been consistently showing their skills are Lutheran West and Harvest Prep. Both have displayed impressive performances on the court, with notable victories, strong individual players, and solid teamwork. Here’s a breakdown of both teams’ stats and their head-to-head comparisons, offering insight into how these squads measure up against each other.

Team Rankings and Records:

Lutheran West:

• Overall Record: 9-3
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 2-2
• Neutral Record: 3-0
• Win Percentage: .750
• Points Scored (PF): 819
• Points Allowed (PA): 691

Lutheran West has been performing admirably, with a win percentage of .750. Their performance at home has been strong with a 4-1 record, while they’ve also demonstrated their strength in neutral site games with a perfect 3-0 record.

Harvest Prep:

• Overall Record: 9-5
• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 1-1
• Neutral Record: 3-3
• Win Percentage: .643
• Points Scored (PF): 945
• Points Allowed (PA): 870

Harvest Prep holds a slightly lower win percentage at .643 but has been equally impressive on their home court with a 5-1 record. However, their performance on neutral grounds has been more variable, as evidenced by a 3-3 record.

Team Scoring Averages:

Both teams have impressive offensive outputs, with Lutheran West averaging 68.3 points per game and Harvest Prep not far behind at 67.5 points per game. Here’s a breakdown of their scoring across quarters:

• Lutheran West:
  • Q1: 15.3
  • Q2: 15.4
  • Q3: 18.3
  • Q4: 15.0
  • OT1: 4.0
  • Final: 68.3
• Harvest Prep:
  • Q1: 17.3
  • Q2: 18.3
  • Q3: 16.7
  • Q4: 15.7
  • Final: 67.5

Lutheran West tends to ramp up their scoring in the third quarter, with 18.3 points, while Harvest Prep shows more consistent scoring across the game.

Team Stat Comparison:

Looking at some key statistics:

• Points Per Game: Lutheran West (59.4) vs. Harvest Prep (67.5)
• Rebounds Per Game: Lutheran West (23.4) vs. Harvest Prep (Unknown for comparison)
• Assists Per Game: Lutheran West (15.0) vs. Harvest Prep (Unknown for comparison)
• Steals Per Game: Lutheran West (10.7) vs. Harvest Prep (Unknown for comparison)
• Blocks Per Game: Lutheran West (3.1) vs. Harvest Prep (Unknown for comparison)

Team Leaders:

• Lutheran West:
  • Brandon Roddy leads the team in multiple categories:
    • Points Per Game: 12.8
    • Assists Per Game: 5.2
    • Steals Per Game: 2.2
  • Ephraim Campbell leads in Rebounds Per Game with 6.8, and Blocks Per Game with 1.9.
• Harvest Prep:
  • Their standout players include Brandon Roddy (12.8 PPG) for Lutheran West and Ephraim Campbell for rebounds and blocks. Harvest Prep’s players also bring strong contributions across the board, though specific leader stats for Harvest Prep are not fully revealed here.

Record Breakdown:

Both teams have had success in different types of games:

• Lutheran West:
  • 9-3 overall
  • 4-1 at home
  • 2-2 away
  • 3-0 neutral
• Harvest Prep:
  • 9-5 overall
  • 5-1 at home
  • 1-1 away
  • 3-3 neutral

Common Opponents:

Both teams have upcoming games against Richmond Heights (January 22 for Lutheran West and January 25 for Harvest Prep). Their performance in these games could give a clearer picture of how they compare to one another.

Conclusion:

Both Lutheran West and Harvest Prep have demonstrated strength in their respective divisions, with Lutheran West holding a slight advantage in win percentage. However, Harvest Prep’s strong home record and solid offensive performance make them a formidable opponent. As both teams continue to develop and face off against common opponents, this season promises some exciting matchups.