As the 2024-2025 season progresses, two Texas powerhouses—Godley and Lincoln—stand tall with impressive records, leading their respective divisions. A closer look at their statistics, team performances, and head-to-head matchups reveals a fascinating rivalry on the court.

Godley’s Season at a Glance

Godley’s season has been nothing short of remarkable. With a strong overall record of 31-5, including an undefeated 12-0 district record, they’ve demonstrated their dominance across multiple fronts. The team has been a scoring machine, averaging 53.4 points per game, with a robust first-quarter scoring average of 22.0 points. Despite their overall success, Godley’s scoring drops slightly in the latter stages of the game, with the team averaging 8.0 points in the final quarter.

Key Stats:

• Points per Game: 57.0
• Rebounds per Game: 4.7
• Assists per Game: 1.5
• Steals per Game: 1.6
• Blocks per Game: 0.4

Ar’jayla Elder, a standout player for Godley, leads the team in scoring with an average of 14.1 points per game. She also contributes with 0.5 assists and 0.4 steals, making her a well-rounded player in all areas of the game.

Lincoln’s Dominance

Lincoln, with an even more impressive overall record of 36-2, remains a force to be reckoned with. The team has displayed impeccable consistency throughout the season, particularly with their flawless 14-0 district performance. Lincoln’s offense is potent, averaging 56.8 points per game, with the team showing strong offensive depth across all quarters, especially in the second quarter, where they average 16.2 points.

Key Stats:

• Points per Game: 56.8
• Rebounds per Game: 4.7
• Assists per Game: 1.5
• Steals per Game: 1.6
• Blocks per Game: 0.4

Ar’jayla Elder’s counterpart on Lincoln, although not named in the leaderboards, has made significant contributions in her team’s dominant season.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Both teams have had a successful campaign, but how do they stack up against their common opponents? Interestingly, both teams share a perfect 3-0 record against common rivals, including wins over Hillsboro and Wilmer-Hutchins.

Godley’s Victories:

• 1/10/25: Godley defeated Hillsboro 58-41.
• 2/4/25: A solid 41-33 win against Hillsboro.
• 2/10/25: Godley triumphed 61-25 over Wilmer-Hutchins.

Lincoln’s Victories:

• 2/10/25: Lincoln dominated Hillsboro 69-24.
• 12/3/24: A resounding 62-9 victory against Wilmer-Hutchins.
• 1/14/25: Lincoln secured a 68-24 win over Wilmer-Hutchins.

Looking Forward

Both teams are on a clear path to postseason contention, with strong records, dominant performances, and a shared history of successful matchups against common opponents. With their unbeaten district records and formidable scoring averages, Godley and Lincoln are poised for deep runs in the playoffs, setting the stage for what could be a thrilling postseason.

As the season progresses, fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on these two teams as they look to prove themselves as the top contenders in Texas high school basketball.

Final Thoughts

The head-to-head matchup between Godley and Lincoln promises to be one for the books. With Godley’s strong early-game offense and Lincoln’s well-balanced, consistent performance, the clash of these two teams could determine the future landscape of Texas high school basketball. One thing is for sure—whichever team takes the crown will have earned it through grit, teamwork, and exceptional individual performances.