The Herreid/Selby varsity basketball team (Herreid, SD) will host Langford (SD) for a non-conference game on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 8:45 p.m. in Herreid.

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What: South Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Herreid/Selby vs Langford
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 8:45. p.m. ET
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Comparing Langford and Herreid/Selby Basketball Teams (2024-2025 Season)

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, Langford and Herreid/Selby, two teams with a mix of both challenges and successes, have been building their respective records. Their journeys through the season show distinct strengths and weaknesses. Let’s take a deeper look at the rankings, scoring averages, team statistics, and records of both teams.

Team Rankings & Records

Langford (24-25) has had a tough season thus far, with an overall record of 1-4. Their struggles are evident with a 0-3 record in league play and 0-1 in both home and away games. Their performances have been uneven, posting a 0-3 record against regional teams and a 1-0 mark in neutral games. Langford has scored a total of 207 points, but they’ve conceded 322, resulting in a win percentage of just .200.

In contrast, Herreid/Selby (24-25) has had a more balanced start to their season with an overall record of 1-1. They are 1-1 at home and have yet to play an away game. With a win percentage of .500, Herreid/Selby has scored 86 points while allowing 100. Their early-season performance looks promising, but it is still too early to gauge their full potential.

Team Scoring Averages

Scoring remains a crucial metric for both teams. Langford is averaging 41.4 points per game, while Herreid/Selby is slightly ahead with 43.0 points per game. Despite this small scoring margin, the fact that Herreid/Selby has played fewer games could suggest their potential to increase their output as they settle into the season.

Team Stat Comparison

When comparing other key team statistics, Langford seems to excel in several areas:

• Points Per Game: Langford leads with 36.0 points per game.
• Rebounds Per Game: Langford also has the edge with 23.5 rebounds per game.
• Assists Per Game: Langford records 6.0 assists per game.
• Steals Per Game: Langford outperforms Herreid/Selby in steals, with 8.3 steals per game.
• Blocks Per Game: Langford leads with 1.8 blocks per game.

While Langford has a noticeable advantage in several categories, it’s important to consider the different contexts of their seasons—Langford’s larger sample size versus Herreid/Selby’s fewer games.

Key Players

Langford has standout performances from their players:

• Kassen Keough leads the team with an impressive 17.0 points per game, contributing 3.3 steals per game.
• Dylan Harmon is the team’s top rebounder, averaging 6.3 rebounds per game.
• Conner Glines provides 1.7 assists per game.

For Herreid/Selby, detailed individual statistics were not provided for key players. However, Langford’s standout performances by Keough, Harmon, and Glines suggest that they may have a more established core of talent at this point in the season.

Common Opponents

Both teams face several common opponents throughout the season, with each team experiencing some victories and defeats. Key games include:

• Langford faced off against Leola/Frederick and Faulkton, with losses to both teams.
• Herreid/Selby will face Leola/Frederick, North Central, and Faulkton in their future matchups. Early season losses, like the 56-39 defeat to Faulkton, are part of their journey as well.

Both teams seem to be evenly matched when facing common opponents, with each recording 0-1 in their head-to-head encounters.

Record Breakdown

A closer examination of each team’s record reveals the following insights:

• Langford has struggled on the road with a 0-3 away record, while they remain unbeaten in neutral site games (1-0).
• Herreid/Selby, on the other hand, has managed a 1-1 record at home, and will look to build on that advantage.

Langford’s regional performance has been especially challenging, with a 0-3 record, while Herreid/Selby’s early season appears more stable in the region, with a 0-1 record.

Conclusion

While both teams have experienced ups and downs, Langford appears to be ahead in some critical areas such as scoring, rebounding, and steals. Herreid/Selby, though slightly ahead in win percentage and more balanced at home, has fewer games under their belt, so their full potential is still unclear. The teams’ performances against common opponents suggest that the matchups are relatively competitive.

As the season progresses, Langford will need to improve its road performance, and Herreid/Selby will look to build momentum from their early successes. Fans of both teams are sure to witness more exciting developments as the season unfolds.