The Kamiah (ID) varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Troy (ID) on Friday, January 17 at 6 p.m.
Kamiah vs Troy Game Info:
What: Idaho High School Basketball
Who: Kamiah (ID) vs Troy (ID)
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Kamiah vs Troy
As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season heats up, the upcoming matchup between Troy and Kamiah promises to be a thrilling contest. Scheduled for Friday, January 17, at 6 PM in Kamiah, this game marks an important conference clash for both teams. With vastly different records and performances so far this season, let’s break down what to expect.
Team Records and Rankings
- Troy Trojans (2-4 overall, 0-4 conference)
- Home Record: 1-0
- Away Record: 1-4
- Win Percentage: .333
- Conference Win Percentage: .000
- Points For (PF): 224
- Points Against (PA): 338
- Kamiah Kubs (9-0 overall, 5-0 conference)
- Home Record: 3-0
- Away Record: 6-0
- Win Percentage: 1.000
- Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 643
- Points Against (PA): 394
Kamiah is currently undefeated with an impressive overall record of 9-0 and a perfect 5-0 in conference play, while Troy is still searching for its first conference win of the season.
Scoring Averages by Quarter
- Troy Trojans
- Q1: 12.0
- Q2: 9.7
- Q3: 11.7
- Q4: 11.3
- Final Average: 37.3 points per game
- Kamiah Kubs
- Q1: 18.2
- Q2: 21.8
- Q3: 20.7
- Q4: 14.7
- Final Average: 71.4 points per game
Kamiah has demonstrated consistent offensive firepower throughout the game, averaging over 70 points per match, while Troy’s average final score is just above 37 points.
Head-to-Head Matchups
- First Game: Troy @ Kamiah – Friday, January 17 @ 6 PM
- Second Game: Kamiah @ Troy – Friday, February 7 @ 6 PM
These games will be pivotal for both teams, with Troy aiming to improve its conference standing and Kamiah looking to maintain its unbeaten record.
Performance Against Common Opponents
Kamiah has a significant edge when it comes to games against common opponents:
| Opponent | Troy Result | Kamiah Result |
|---|---|---|
| Potlatch (Away) | L 61-41 | W 59-41 |
| Prairie (Away) | L 58-30 | W 64-49 |
| Lapwai (Away) | L 65-32 | W 67-38 |
| Clearwater Valley (Home) | W 47-46 | W 77-42 |
| Logos (Away) | L 73-28 | W 67-53 |
| Kendrick (Upcoming) | TBD | W 60-53 |
Kamiah boasts a flawless 6-0 record against common opponents, whereas Troy has struggled, managing only one win in five attempts.
Key Insights and Game Outlook
Kamiah’s strengths lie in their balanced scoring and solid defense. Averaging over 70 points per game while holding opponents under 40 points in several games, the Kubs have dominated on both ends of the court. Their ability to sustain offensive pressure throughout the game—particularly in the second and third quarters—has been a hallmark of their success.
Troy, on the other hand, faces challenges in maintaining offensive consistency. With an average of just 37.3 points per game, the Trojans will need a standout performance to keep up with Kamiah’s potent offense. Their only victory against a common opponent was a narrow 47-46 win over Clearwater Valley.
Conclusion
While Kamiah enters this matchup as the clear favorite based on their stellar record and dominant performances, Troy has the opportunity to prove itself and turn its season around with a surprise win. For Troy, a strong defensive effort and improved offensive output will be key to competing with Kamiah’s high-scoring team.
Fans can expect an intense battle as these two teams face off, with Kamiah aiming to protect their perfect record and Troy looking to notch a critical conference victory. The rematch on February 7 will provide further intrigue, but for now, all eyes are on the game at Kamiah this Friday night.
