The Horizon Christian varsity basketball team (Tualatin, OR) will host a non-conference game against Rainier (OR) on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Horizon Christian vs Rainier
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Comparing the 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons of Rainier and Horizon Christian

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, both Rainier and Horizon Christian high schools are seeing their fair share of challenges and triumphs. The two schools, based in Oregon, are competing in a mix of league and non-league games, with both teams facing a set of common opponents. In this article, we will take a closer look at their records, scoring averages, and common matchups to provide insight into their seasons.

Team Records and Performance

Rainier (24-25)

• Overall Record: 2-6
• Home Record: 1-1
• Away Record: 1-5
• Win Percentage: .250
• Points For (PF): 271
• Points Against (PA): 419

Rainier’s season has been a tough one so far. With an overall win percentage of .250, they have only secured 2 wins out of 8 games, showing a pattern of struggles both at home and on the road. Their offense has been challenged, scoring an average of just 33.9 points per game, while their defense has allowed an average of 52.2 points per game. The team’s record against common opponents, standing at 0-3, further underscores their difficulty in finding consistency on the court.

Horizon Christian (24-25)

• Overall Record: 4-5
• League Record: 1-0
• Home Record: 2-0
• Away Record: 1-3
• Neutral Record: 1-2
• Win Percentage: .444
• League Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 470
• Points Against (PA): 502

In contrast, Horizon Christian has shown more resilience with an overall record of 4-5, giving them a win percentage of .444. Their offense has been significantly more effective, averaging 52.2 points per game, though their defense has also allowed a high number of points (502 total, averaging 55.8 points per game). Horizon Christian has a perfect record in league play (1-0) and has been more successful at home with a 2-0 record. Despite some struggles on the road and in neutral-site games, Horizon Christian has been more competitive overall compared to Rainier.

Scoring and Offensive Production

While both teams have faced a variety of opponents, Horizon Christian’s offense has been notably more productive. Averaging over 50 points per game, they have the ability to put up significant numbers. Rainier, on the other hand, has had a much lower scoring average, reflecting some offensive struggles as they try to keep up with faster-paced teams.

Common Opponents

The teams have faced a few of the same opponents during the season, and these matchups have highlighted some important differences in performance:

• Catlin Gabel: Both teams lost to Catlin Gabel. Rainier took a heavy defeat on December 4, 2024 (77-29), while Horizon Christian will face them on January 24, 2025.
• Portland Adventist Academy: Rainier lost to Portland Adventist Academy 63-30 on December 5, 2024, while Horizon Christian will have a chance to redeem the loss when they face them on January 9, 2025.
• Elmira: On December 10, 2024, Rainier suffered a tough loss to Elmira 59-15, whereas Horizon Christian faced Elmira on December 20, 2024, in a close defeat of 67-37.
• Riverside: Rainier faced Riverside on December 30, 2024, while Horizon Christian had a successful outing, defeating Riverside 68-52 on December 5, 2024.
• Neah-Kah-Nie: Both teams will play against Neah-Kah-Nie, with Horizon Christian losing 63-50 on December 7, 2024, while Rainier has upcoming matchups against them on January 22 and February 11, 2025.
• Riverdale: Rainier will play Riverdale on January 24, 2025, and February 13, 2025. Horizon Christian defeated Riverdale 63-55 on December 12, 2024.

Horizon Christian has managed to secure more wins against common opponents, holding a 2-2 record against them, while Rainier’s record stands at 0-3.

Breakdown of Team Strengths

• Rainier: Struggles primarily with scoring, averaging only 33.9 points per game. Their defense has been unable to keep up with opponents, resulting in a high average points allowed per game.
• Horizon Christian: Has a more potent offense, averaging 52.2 points per game. Their defense, however, needs improvement, as they have allowed a high number of points in their losses.

Conclusion

Both Rainier and Horizon Christian are navigating challenging seasons in the 2024-2025 basketball campaign. While Rainier is still trying to find their footing, particularly in terms of offensive consistency, Horizon Christian has shown greater promise with a more competitive record and stronger offensive output. As the season continues, it will be interesting to see how both teams fare in their upcoming matchups, particularly in games against common opponents. With several key games ahead, both teams have the opportunity to adjust and improve as the season progresses.