The Linn-Mar varsity basketball team (Marion, IA) will host a home conference game against Wahlert (Dubuque, IA) on Friday, January 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Linn-Mar vs Wahlert Game Info:
What: Iowa High School Basketball
Who: Linn-Mar (IA) vs Wahlert (IA)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Linn-Mar High School
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Linn-Mar vs Wahlert
As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues, two teams, Wahlert and Linn-Mar, are drawing attention due to their impressive performances and competitive records. Both teams have made their mark in the Iowa high school basketball scene, but how do they compare in terms of overall performance, conference play, and their success against common opponents?
Team Records and Rankings
Wahlert (24-25):
- Overall Record: 4-1
- Conference Record: 2-1
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: .800
- Conference Win Percentage: .667
- Points For (PF): 317
- Points Against (PA): 265
Linn-Mar (24-25):
- Overall Record: 5-3
- Conference Record: 2-2
- Home Record: 4-0
- Away Record: 1-2
- Neutral Record: 0-1
- Win Percentage: .625
- Conference Win Percentage: .500
- Points For (PF): 543
- Points Against (PA): 468
Team Scoring Averages
- Wahlert: Averages 63.4 points per game
- Linn-Mar: Averages 67.9 points per game (with an average of 21.0 in Q1, 17.0 in Q2, 20.0 in Q3, and 23.0 in Q4)
Linn-Mar leads in scoring average, with more consistent points across all quarters compared to Wahlert, who has not recorded quarter-wise statistics.
Head-to-Head Breakdown: Common Opponents
Both teams have faced a series of common opponents throughout the season. Here’s how they fared:
- Western Dubuque: Wahlert won 79-50 on December 13, while Linn-Mar will face them on February 11, 2025.
- Iowa City West: Wahlert won 57-56 on December 17, and Linn-Mar will face them on January 28, 2025.
- Dubuque Senior: Wahlert lost 49-46 on December 20, while Linn-Mar will play them on February 14, 2025.
- Pleasant Valley: Both teams faced Pleasant Valley on December 31, with no results listed for Wahlert and Linn-Mar yet.
- Jefferson: Wahlert faces Jefferson on January 10, while Linn-Mar will face them on February 20, 2025.
- Xavier: Wahlert will face Xavier on January 21, while Linn-Mar already beat them 96-58 on December 20, 2024.
When comparing records, Linn-Mar leads in common opponent matchups, going 3-1 in those games, while Wahlert holds a 2-1 record.
Record Breakdown
- League Play: Wahlert holds a better record in conference games, with 2 wins and 1 loss, compared to Linn-Mar’s 2-2.
- Non-League Play: Wahlert excels with a 3-1 record, while Linn-Mar is 2-0 in non-conference matchups.
- Home Performance: Linn-Mar dominates at home with a perfect 4-0 record, while Wahlert is 3-1.
- Away Performance: Wahlert performs well away with a 1-0 record, while Linn-Mar is 1-2 in away games.
Conclusion
While both teams have shown strong potential in the 2024-2025 season, Wahlert seems to have a slight edge in win percentage and consistency, especially in away games. Linn-Mar, on the other hand, boasts higher scoring averages and a stronger home performance. As the season progresses, the teams’ encounters with common opponents will be key in determining who truly dominates the state of Iowa high school basketball.
