As the 2024-2025 high school sports season progresses, both Lompoc and Liberty have demonstrated notable performances, though each team has had its own unique journey. Here’s a detailed comparison of their overall records, team stats, and head-to-head performance.

Overall Performance

Lompoc:
With a balanced overall record of 15-15, Lompoc has had an equal mix of wins and losses. However, their league performance struggles, as they sit at 2-8. On a brighter note, they have managed a solid 7-4 record at home. Their away and neutral game performances are a bit more challenging, with a 3-6 away record and a .500 mark on neutral grounds. Their overall points scored stand at 1,134, with 1,246 points allowed, giving them a slightly negative point differential.

Liberty:
Liberty has performed with a bit more consistency, finishing the regular season with a 15-12 record. Their league record is a more competitive 4-4, with a .500 league win percentage. Their home performance is tied with Lompoc’s at 5-5, but they have a stronger record away (3-3) and in neutral games (7-4). Liberty has managed to score 1,217 points while allowing only 1,160, which gives them a positive point differential.

Team Scoring Averages

The scoring dynamics of the two teams show how each approaches the game:

• Lompoc has an average of 37.8 points per game, with their best quarter being the fourth (10.3 points).
• Liberty, on the other hand, averages 45.1 points per game, with a notable consistency across the first three quarters (11.6 points per quarter) and an average of 6.0 in overtime.

Team Stat Comparison

Both teams show strengths across various statistical categories:

• Points Per Game: Liberty has a higher average with 45.0 compared to Lompoc’s 36.5.
• Rebounds Per Game: Lompoc has the edge in rebounds, with 33.0 per game versus Liberty’s 31.2.
• Assists: Liberty leads here as well, averaging 9.9 assists per game compared to Lompoc’s 7.9.
• Steals and Blocks: Lompoc averages 12.1 steals per game, edging out Liberty’s 10.0, but Liberty slightly outperforms in blocks (1.6 vs. Lompoc’s 2.2).

Team Leaders

The standout players for both teams show remarkable individual performances:

• Lompoc: Tara Terrones leads in several key categories, including points per game (8.6), rebounds (5.0), assists (2.9), steals (2.6), and blocks (0.6).
• Liberty: Ellee Statler has been a force for Liberty, averaging 15.5 points per game, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game. Nevaeh Matthews also stands out with an average of 2.9 assists per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced a few of the same opponents during the season, and the results show an interesting contrast in their performance:

• Against Sanger: Lompoc secured a 50-37 victory on December 12, while Liberty narrowly won 40-38 on February 18.
• Against Frontier: Lompoc lost 64-35 on December 13, while Liberty fell 61-38 on January 30.
• Against Stockdale: Both teams achieved strong victories, with Lompoc winning 44-17 on December 26, and Liberty dominating 72-27 on January 23. Liberty also won again 69-21 on February 11.

Record Breakdown

• Lompoc:

  • Overall: 15-15
  • League: 2-8
  • Non-League: 4-2
  • Head-to-Head with Liberty: 0-0 (No recent matchups)
  • Home Record: 7-4
  • Away Record: 3-6
  • Neutral: 5-5

• Liberty:

  • Overall: 15-12
  • League: 4-4
  • Non-League: 3-2
  • Head-to-Head with Lompoc: 0-0
  • Home Record: 5-5
  • Away Record: 3-3
  • Neutral: 7-4

Playoff Performance

When it comes to playoff performances, Liberty has been more successful with a 2-0 record in postseason play. Lompoc has not yet made a significant playoff push, but they will be aiming to improve this aspect of their game in the future.

Conclusion

Both Lompoc and Liberty have strong individual players and distinct strengths on the court, but Liberty’s overall consistency in scoring and team stats puts them ahead. While Lompoc has shown resilience in home games, they need to improve their performance in away and neutral matchups to be competitive on a larger scale. As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see how these two teams continue to evolve.