As we head into the exciting 2024-2025 basketball season, two standout teams from different regions—Blue Valley North and Lincoln Southeast—are making waves with impressive records and powerful lineups. Here’s a detailed comparison between the two teams, highlighting their rankings, scoring averages, and key player performances.

Team Records and Rankings

• Blue Valley North (Kansas, 24-25)
  • Overall Record: 5-1
  • District Record: 2-0
  • Home Record: 3-1
  • Away Record: 2-0
  • Win Percentage: 83.3%
  • District Win Percentage: 100%
  • Points For (PF): 329
  • Points Against (PA): 293
• Lincoln Southeast (Nebraska, 24-25)
  • Overall Record: 8-3
  • District Record: 1-0
  • Home Record: 4-2
  • Away Record: 4-1
  • Win Percentage: 72.7%
  • District Win Percentage: 100%
  • Points For (PF): 701
  • Points Against (PA): 587

Team Scoring Averages

The two teams exhibit a distinct style of play, reflected in their scoring averages throughout the game:

• Blue Valley North averages:
  • Q1: 13.0 points
  • Q2: 13.0 points
  • Q3: 13.0 points
  • Q4: 10.0 points
  • Final: 54.8 points per game
• Lincoln Southeast averages:
  • Q1: 15.1 points
  • Q2: 14.4 points
  • Q3: 17.0 points
  • Q4: 16.9 points
  • OT1: 8.0 points
  • OT2: 10.0 points
  • Final: 63.7 points per game

While both teams score efficiently, Lincoln Southeast has a higher overall point average, indicating their strong offensive capabilities across all four quarters.

Team Statistical Comparison

• Blue Valley North:
  • Rebounds per Game: 32.6
  • Assists per Game: 11.1
  • Steals per Game: 11.8
  • Blocks per Game: 2.0
• Lincoln Southeast:
  • Rebounds per Game: 32.6
  • Assists per Game: 11.1
  • Steals per Game: 11.8
  • Blocks per Game: 2.0

Interestingly, both teams have very similar statistical performances, reflecting their balanced and well-rounded gameplay. The rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks per game show that both teams are capable of playing on both ends of the floor.

Key Players

• Blue Valley North:
  • Mike Ngoyi leads the team with an impressive 17.0 points per game, and he also contributes defensively with 0.6 blocks per game.
  • Prospedi Mukendi is another standout player, securing 6.2 rebounds per game to help his team dominate the glass.
  • Mari Shumaker brings versatility to the team with 4.8 assists per game and 3.1 steals per game, making a significant impact both offensively and defensively.
• Lincoln Southeast:
  • Mike Ngoyi is also a top scorer for the team with 17.0 points per game, showing his ability to lead on the floor.
  • Mari Shumaker, with 3.1 steals per game, is a key defensive presence.
  • Prospedi Mukendi adds solid rebounding with 6.2 rebounds per game, helping his team control the boards.

Both teams boast strong individual performances, especially from their leading scorers and defensive specialists, making them formidable opponents in their respective districts.

Common Opponents

Both Blue Valley North and Lincoln Southeast have faced similar opponents throughout the season. Here’s a breakdown of their performance against common foes:

• Blue Valley North vs. Lincoln East: The two teams will meet in January, with Blue Valley North set to face Lincoln East on January 18, 2025.
• Lincoln Southeast vs. Lincoln East: Lincoln Southeast has already played Lincoln East and secured a solid victory with a 63-48 win on December 20, 2024.

Head-to-Head and Record Breakdown

• Blue Valley North (24-25) vs. Lincoln Southeast (24-25):
  • Blue Valley North Overall: 5-1
  • Lincoln Southeast Overall: 8-3
  • Common Opponents Record: Blue Valley North has a 0-0 record, while Lincoln Southeast has a 1-0 record.
  • Home/Away Records: Both teams perform strongly at home, with Blue Valley North having a 3-1 home record and Lincoln Southeast boasting a 4-2 home record. On the road, Blue Valley North is undefeated (2-0), while Lincoln Southeast is also solid away with a 4-1 record.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, both Blue Valley North and Lincoln Southeast are positioned for strong showings in their respective districts. With their high-scoring offenses and defensive capabilities, these teams are set to challenge for postseason success. Their upcoming matchups, including the game between Blue Valley North and Lincoln East, will be crucial for their momentum heading into the next phases of the season.