The Heppner (OR) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Enterprise (OR) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Heppner (OR) vs Enterprise (OR)
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Enterprise vs. Heppner: A Basketball Showdown to Watch

The basketball rivalry between Enterprise and Heppner has always been one of great interest, and the 2024-2025 season is shaping up to be another exciting chapter in their history. With a key match approaching on January 10, 2025, at Heppner’s home court, the two teams are set to face off in what promises to be a high-stakes conference game.

Team Overview

Enterprise Eagles (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 12-2
• Home Record: 4-2
• Away Record: 5-0
• Neutral Record: 3-0
• Win Percentage: .857
• Points Scored (PF): 851
• Points Allowed (PA): 582

Enterprise has been dominant so far this season, with only two losses and a perfect 5-0 record on the road. The Eagles’ offense has been impressive, averaging 60.8 points per game, and their strong defense has kept opponents at bay. They come into this matchup as the clear favorites, but with the intensity of the rivalry and the unpredictability of basketball, nothing is set in stone.

Heppner Mustangs (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 8-6
• Home Record: 6-1
• Away Record: 1-4
• Neutral Record: 1-1
• Win Percentage: .571
• Points Scored (PF): 585
• Points Allowed (PA): 561

Heppner has had a solid season with an 8-6 record, but their road struggles, reflected in their 1-4 away record, have kept them from achieving the same level of success as their rivals. Despite this, they have a strong home-court advantage, boasting a 6-1 record at their gym. The Mustangs will need to improve their performance away from home to have a shot at taking down the Eagles.

Head-to-Head Matchups

The upcoming game will be a test of both teams’ resilience, as Enterprise has shown it is capable of dominating opponents in all settings, while Heppner will be hoping to use its home-court advantage to spring an upset.

Game Dates:

• January 10, 2025: Heppner (Home) vs. Enterprise (Away)
• January 31, 2025: Enterprise (Home) vs. Heppner (Away)

The two teams will meet again later in the month on January 31, 2025, for another critical conference game, this time on Enterprise’s turf. Both matchups will be crucial for their respective league positions as they push toward the postseason.

Common Opponents

When looking at common opponents, Enterprise leads the way with a perfect 3-0 record against teams that both sides have faced, while Heppner holds a 2-1 record. Some key matchups to highlight include:

• Joseph: Both teams faced Joseph in early December. Heppner won their matchup 43-28, while Enterprise defeated them 44-29 on the road.
• Kennedy: Enterprise easily dispatched Kennedy 56-31, while Heppner struggled with a 47-32 loss.
• Echo: Enterprise overcame Echo 64-40, while Heppner won a close 60-49 battle with Echo on their home court.

While both teams have similar results against some common opponents, Enterprise’s perfect record suggests they may have the upper hand going into this head-to-head clash.

Record Breakdown

Enterprise (24-25)

• Non-League Record: 7-0
• Home Record: 4-2
• Away Record: 5-0
• Neutral Record: 3-0

Heppner (24-25)

• Non-League Record: 7-5
• Home Record: 6-1
• Away Record: 1-4
• Neutral Record: 1-1

Enterprise has certainly enjoyed more success in both non-league and away games this season, which will play a critical role in their January 10th game at Heppner. Despite Heppner’s strong home record, the Mustangs will need to find a way to overcome their road woes to have a shot at victory.

What to Expect

This rivalry matchup will be a battle of contrasting styles: Enterprise, with its offensive firepower and road dominance, versus Heppner, who has shown resilience at home but struggles when away. As both teams prepare for this game, fans can expect a fierce contest with playoff implications on the line. With a lot of pride and postseason positioning at stake, both squads will give everything they have.

Keep an eye on key matchups like Enterprise’s sharp shooters against Heppner’s defense. If Heppner can disrupt Enterprise’s offensive flow and use their home advantage, they might just pull off the upset. However, if Enterprise continues their dominant play, particularly on the road, they could assert their status as one of the top teams in the conference.

With the stakes this high, it’s sure to be a thrilling game and one that fans will not want to miss.