Lake City High School (Coeur d’Alene, ID) varsity basketball team will host a home non-conference game against Central Valley High School (Spokane Valley, WA) on Friday, December 20, at 7:00 PM.
Lake City vs Central Valley Game Info:
What: Idaho High School Basketball
Who: Lake City (ID) vs Central Valley (ID)
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Lake City High School
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Lake City vs Central Valley
As the 2024-25 sports season unfolds, Central Valley (WA) and Lake City (ID) present contrasting profiles in terms of rankings, records, and performance metrics. This analysis highlights their key statistics and provides insights into their respective strengths and areas of improvement.
Rankings & Records
Central Valley (24-25)
- State Class Rank: 86 (WA, 25th in class)
- Overall Record: 2-3
- Home: 1-1
- Away: 1-2
- Win Percentage: 40%
- Points For (PF): 297
- Points Against (PA): 323
Lake City (24-25)
- State Class Rank: 11 (ID, 3rd in class)
- Overall Record: 5-3
- Home: 2-0
- Away: 2-2
- Neutral: 1-1
- Win Percentage: 62.5%
- Points For (PF): 481
- Points Against (PA): 476
Team Scoring Averages
Central Valley:
- Q1: 11.8
- Q2: 14.0
- Q3: 16.8
- Q4: 14.8
- Final Average: 59.4
Lake City:
- Q1: 17.0
- Q2: 13.3
- Q3: 21.0
- Q4: 13.5
- Final Average: 60.1
While Lake City slightly outpaces Central Valley in final scoring averages (60.1 vs. 59.4), both teams show variability in quarter-by-quarter performance. Lake City’s strength in the first and third quarters contrasts with Central Valley’s steadier distribution.
Performance Against Common Opponents
Both teams faced several overlapping opponents, with differing outcomes:
- Central Valley: 0-2 against common opponents
- Lake City: 1-0 against common opponents
Match Results Against Common Opponents:
- Lewiston:
- Central Valley lost on 12/6/24 (73-68).
- Lake City’s result against Lewiston is pending as of 2/6/25.
- Mt. Spokane:
- Central Valley lost on 12/13/24 (65-43).
- Lake City’s result against Mt. Spokane is pending as of 12/27/24.
- University:
- Lake City won decisively on 12/3/24 (73-42).
Record Breakdown
| Category | Central Valley (24-25) | Lake City (24-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2-3 | 5-3 |
| League | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Non-League | 2-2 | 4-2 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponents | 0-2 | 1-0 |
| Home | 1-1 | 2-0 |
| Away | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Neutral | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Playoff | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| In-State | 2-2 | 0-2 |
| Out-of-State | 0-1 | 5-1 |
Key Observations
- Offensive Consistency:
- Lake City demonstrates a higher-scoring average and performs well in high-pressure scenarios, especially in the first and third quarters.
- Central Valley shows balanced scoring but struggles to maintain momentum across games.
- Home Advantage:
- Lake City capitalizes on its home court, boasting an unbeaten record (2-0).
- Central Valley’s home record (1-1) indicates less dominance in familiar settings.
- Performance Against Common Opponents:
- Lake City’s win against University underscores its ability to secure decisive victories.
- Central Valley’s losses highlight challenges in facing strong competitors.
Conclusion
Lake City enters the next stage of the season with a stronger overall record, superior rankings, and better performance consistency. However, Central Valley’s balanced scoring and resilience suggest potential for improvement as they navigate upcoming matchups. The anticipated clash between these two teams promises to be a telling contest of strategy and execution.
