The Hitchcock-Tulare (Tulare, SD) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Faulkton (SD) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:45 PM.
Here’s what you need Basketball to know:
What: South Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Hitchcock-Tulare vs Faulkton
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:45. p.m. ET
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Analyzing the 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons of Faulkton and Hitchcock-Tulare
The 2024-2025 basketball season has been an interesting one for both the Faulkton and Hitchcock-Tulare teams, with notable performances across various metrics. This article breaks down the season records, scoring averages, and common opponents for both teams, providing insights into their overall performance and head-to-head matchups.
Faulkton Eagles (2024-2025)
The Faulkton Eagles have had a challenging season with an overall record of 2-4. In terms of regional play, they have shown impressive dominance, holding a perfect 2-0 record in their region. Their home and away performances have been more mixed, with a 0-2 record at home and a 2-1 record on the road. Their overall win percentage stands at .333, but their region win percentage is a stellar 1.000, highlighting their strong regional competitiveness.
Scoring Averages:
- The Faulkton Eagles have averaged 47.3 points per game throughout the season, showcasing a competitive offensive side despite the team’s overall struggles.
Record Breakdown:
- Overall Record: 2-4
- Region Record: 2-0
- Home Record: 0-2
- Away Record: 2-1
- Neutral Record: 0-1
- Win %: .333
- Region Win %: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 284
- Points Against (PA): 338
Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots (2024-2025)
The Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots have had a slightly rougher start to the season, holding a 1-3 overall record. However, they remain undefeated in their region, boasting a 1-0 regional record. Similar to Faulkton, their home performance has been solid with a 1-1 record, but they have struggled on the road, posting a 0-1 record. Despite the team’s overall performance, they have managed to stay competitive in their region.
Scoring Averages:
- Hitchcock-Tulare has averaged 45.8 points per game, just under Faulkton’s scoring average, indicating that the teams have been fairly close in offensive output.
Record Breakdown:
- Overall Record: 1-3
- Region Record: 1-0
- Home Record: 1-1
- Away Record: 0-1
- Neutral Record: 0-1
- Win %: .250
- Region Win %: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 183
- Points Against (PA): 227
Head-to-Head Comparison: Faulkton vs Hitchcock-Tulare
In the head-to-head comparison, both teams have played a similar number of games and faced a few of the same opponents. The overall records against common opponents are tied at 1-2 for both teams, with neither squad managing to dominate this set of games.
The following are key matchups with their respective results:
- Faulkton faced Wessington Springs twice (on 12/12/24 and 1/4/25), losing both games with scores of 61-24 and 60-27, respectively. Hitchcock-Tulare will also face Wessington Springs on 2/13/25.
- Faulkton defeated Sunshine Bible Academy 58-45 on 12/17/24, while Hitchcock-Tulare will play them on 2/7/25.
- Faulkton lost to Wolsey-Wessington (60-27) on 1/4/25, with Hitchcock-Tulare facing them on 2/20/25.
In another notable head-to-head, both teams faced Langford, where Hitchcock-Tulare won 52-40 on 12/21/24, while Faulkton still has a matchup with Langford on 2/14/25.
Looking Ahead
With the regular season progressing, both Faulkton and Hitchcock-Tulare will have several opportunities to improve their records. While Faulkton’s strong regional play (2-0 in the region) gives them a slight edge in their conference, Hitchcock-Tulare still has the potential to turn their season around, especially given their regional success (1-0). Both teams will be looking to secure more victories in their upcoming matchups, including important games against common opponents such as Aberdeen Christian, Warner, and Sunshine Bible Academy.
Conclusion
The 2024-2025 season for Faulkton and Hitchcock-Tulare has showcased some strong regional performances despite challenges in overall records. As the season continues, both teams will be looking to build on their positive regional results while striving for improvement in their overall and non-league games. Fans of both schools will no doubt be following their teams closely as they push toward the playoffs and aim for a better record in the coming months.
