The Hillsboro (OR) varsity basketball team will play a home tournament game against Willamette (Eugene, OR) on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Hillsboro vs Willamette
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 4:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Willamette and Hillsboro Basketball: A Comparison of Performance in 2024-2025

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, teams like Willamette and Hillsboro are working hard to improve their records and make their mark in both league and non-league play. Let’s take a closer look at their performance metrics, including overall records, team scoring averages, and comparisons against common opponents.

Willamette’s Struggles and Strengths

Willamette, with a current overall record of 1-7, has faced a challenging season so far. The team has only secured one win in their non-league games, with a 1-4 record away from home. Their win percentage stands at just .125, which is a point of concern. Despite these setbacks, the team has continued to push forward, and their performance remains consistent across all four quarters with an average of 44.6 points per game.

Scoring Breakdown by Quarter:

• First Quarter: 11.0 points
• Second Quarter: 7.0 points
• Third Quarter: 6.0 points
• Fourth Quarter: 8.0 points
  • Total: 44.6 points per game

Their struggles have been particularly evident when playing away, with a 1-4 record on the road. However, Willamette’s home games have been no more successful, as they remain winless in three home games.

Hillsboro’s Better Start

On the other side, Hillsboro has had a more successful start to the season, with a 3-2 overall record. Their performance has been much stronger at home, where they are undefeated (2-0). Away games, however, have proven to be more difficult, as they hold a 1-2 record in such matches. Their win percentage stands at a much more respectable .600.

Scoring Breakdown for Hillsboro:

• Total Points Per Game: 58.4

Hillsboro has demonstrated an offensive consistency, averaging 58.4 points per game. This total indicates a significant offensive advantage over Willamette, whose scoring averages are significantly lower.

Common Opponents: A Glimpse at Team Comparisons

Both teams have faced common opponents, providing a useful point of comparison. One of these teams is Milwaukie, which Willamette played on December 17, 2024. Unfortunately for Willamette, they lost this matchup with a final score of 64-57. Hillsboro, however, will face Milwaukie twice in 2025, first on January 10 and again on February 10.

Another common opponent is Springfield. Willamette will play Springfield on January 3, 2025, while Hillsboro already defeated Springfield 79-59 in a game played on December 14, 2024.

Record Breakdown and League Play

When breaking down their records by different categories, we see some stark differences between Willamette and Hillsboro. In non-league play, Willamette has struggled with a 1-7 record, while Hillsboro has had better results, posting a 3-1 record in the same category. Both teams have yet to play any league games as of the latest available data.

Here is a summary of the record breakdown:

Willamette (2024-2025):

• Overall: 1-7
• Non-League: 1-7
• Home: 0-3
• Away: 1-4
• In-State: 1-7

Hillsboro (2024-2025):

• Overall: 3-2
• Non-League: 3-1
• Home: 2-0
• Away: 1-2
• In-State: 3-2

Both teams have yet to enter any neutral or playoff games, and neither team has played an out-of-state game at this point in the season.

Conclusion

While Willamette continues to face difficulties both at home and away, Hillsboro’s stronger start, particularly at home, has shown promise. Hillsboro’s higher scoring average of 58.4 points per game compared to Willamette’s 44.6 points per game highlights the offensive advantage they have. As both teams continue through the season, it will be interesting to see how their performances evolve, particularly as they face off against more common opponents. With league play on the horizon, both teams will need to sharpen their strategies to improve their records and push toward the postseason.