The 2024-2025 high school basketball season has seen some exciting matchups, with two teams standing out: Kentwood and Davis. Both teams have had impressive seasons, posting strong records and showcasing exceptional talent. Here’s a look at how they’ve fared so far this season.

Kentwood Basketball: A Force to Be Reckoned With

Kentwood High School has been dominant this season, boasting a 6-1 overall record. Their team has been particularly strong in league play, holding a 2-1 record. Their solid performance across various categories has made them one of the top contenders in the district.

• Scoring & Offense: Kentwood has averaged an impressive 76.3 points per game. Their highest scoring quarters have been Q1 and Q2, where they average 20 points each. Their ability to score consistently, especially early in games, has been one of their keys to success.
• Team Leaders:
  • Points Per Game: Coleman Atwater leads the team with an impressive 19.5 points per game, making him a key offensive player.
  • Rebounds Per Game: Tradon Bessinger stands out with 5.9 rebounds per game.
  • Assists Per Game: Bode Sparrow is the primary playmaker, averaging 3.6 assists per game.
  • Steals Per Game: Sparrow also excels on defense, averaging 2.4 steals per game.
• Team Strengths: Kentwood excels in rebounds (30.0 per game) and assists (13.6 per game), demonstrating strong team chemistry. Their ability to score early and maintain a high offensive output has been crucial in their success.

Davis Basketball: Consistency and Dominance

On the other side, Davis High School has also been stellar this season with a 7-1 overall record. They’ve been perfect at home, posting a 4-0 record, and have shown resilience on the road with a 3-1 away record. With a high win percentage of .875, Davis is proving to be a top contender this season.

• Scoring & Offense: Davis averages 68.0 points per game. They’ve been efficient in the first and third quarters, scoring 18.8 points per game in each, while maintaining consistent scoring in the final period with 16.5 points.
• Team Leaders:
  • Points Per Game: Davis’s offense is led by multiple players, but overall, they have a well-rounded attack.
  • Rebounds Per Game: The team’s standout rebounder is Tradon Bessinger, who averages 5.9 rebounds per game.
  • Assists Per Game: Bode Sparrow leads the team with 3.6 assists per game.
  • Steals Per Game: Again, Bode Sparrow leads with 2.4 steals per game, demonstrating his all-around defensive game.

Head-to-Head: A Closer Look at the Teams

Both Kentwood and Davis have shown great performances in the 2024-2025 season. Here’s a comparison of their records and performance:

• Overall Record: Kentwood sits at 6-1, while Davis holds a slightly better record at 7-1.
• League Record: Kentwood is 2-1 in league play, while Davis is undefeated in their league at 4-0.
• Home & Away Performance: Kentwood has a solid 2-0 home record and 3-1 away record, showing strong adaptability. Davis, however, has been perfect at home (4-0) and strong on the road (3-1).

Team Stats Comparison

Kentwood has a slightly higher average points per game (76.3) compared to Davis (68.0), but Davis has been more consistent defensively. Kentwood’s average of 30 rebounds per game stands out, while Davis is slightly ahead in terms of steals per game.

• Kentwood’s Key Stats:
  • Points per game: 76.3
  • Rebounds per game: 30.0
  • Steals per game: 9.1
  • Blocks per game: 1.3
• Davis’s Key Stats:
  • Points per game: 68.0
  • Rebounds per game: 30.0
  • Steals per game: 9.1
  • Blocks per game: 1.3

Conclusion

As the season continues to unfold, Kentwood and Davis are two of the most exciting teams in Washington high school basketball. While Kentwood’s offensive firepower and scoring depth make them a dangerous team, Davis’s consistency and strong all-around play have kept them atop the rankings. Both teams are well-equipped to challenge for the top spots in their respective divisions, and fans are eagerly watching to see who will come out on top when they meet on the court.