The Logan/Palco varsity basketball team (Logan, KS) will host a non-conference game against Decatur Community (Oberlin, KS) at home today at 7:30 PM.
Logan/Palco vs Decatur Community Game Info:
What: Kansas High School Basketball
Who: Logan/Palco (KS) vs Decatur Community (KS)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Logan/Palco vs Decatur Community
As the 2024-2025 season heats up, Decatur Community and Logan/Palco are emerging as formidable contenders in Kansas high school basketball. With impressive records and standout performances, these teams are gearing up for an exciting matchup that could have significant implications for district standings.
Team Overview
Decatur Community (4-2 Overall, 1-0 District)
- Home Record: 2-1
- Away Record: 0-0
- Neutral Record: 2-1
- Win Percentage: 66.7%
- District Win Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 317
- Points Against (PA): 279
Logan/Palco (6-0 Overall, 2-0 District)
- Home Record: 1-0
- Away Record: 2-0
- Neutral Record: 3-0
- Win Percentage: 100%
- District Win Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 346
- Points Against (PA): 212
Team Scoring Averages
| Quarter | Decatur Community | Logan/Palco |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Q2 | 9.0 | 13.0 |
| Q3 | 14.5 | 10.8 |
| Q4 | 10.0 | 13.8 |
| Final | 52.8 | 57.7 |
While both teams demonstrate strong starts in the first quarter, Logan/Palco maintains consistent scoring across all four quarters, giving them a slight edge in overall offensive performance.
Team Stat Comparison
| Statistic | Decatur Community | Logan/Palco |
| Points Per Game | 52.5 | 57.7 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.5 | 27.5 |
| Assists Per Game | 14.0 | 12.2 |
| Steals Per Game | 10.0 | 12.5 |
| Blocks Per Game | 1.7 | 2.5 |
Decatur Community excels in rebounding and assists, showing strong team coordination and second-chance opportunities. On the other hand, Logan/Palco’s superior steals and blocks highlight their defensive prowess.
Key Players to Watch
Decatur Community
- #33 Tyler Ostmeyer:
- Points Per Game: 18.3
- Rebounds Per Game: 13.2
- Blocks Per Game: 1.7
- #11 Gage Williby:
- Assists Per Game: 5.2
- #1 Davin Jensen:
- Steals Per Game: 4.0
Logan/Palco
- #4 Rhett Kats:
- Points Per Game: 24.2
- Rebounds Per Game: 8.8
- Assists Per Game: 4.3
- Steals Per Game: 3.7
- Blocks Per Game: 1.5
Both teams rely heavily on their star players. Tyler Ostmeyer leads Decatur Community in multiple categories, while Rhett Kats dominates the court for Logan/Palco with impressive all-around statistics.
Common Opponents
Both teams share a perfect 2-0 record against common opponents, showcasing their competitive consistency.
| Date | Decatur Community Result | Logan/Palco Result |
| 12/6/24 | Rawlins County (W) 67-33 | To be played |
| 12/17/24 | Hill City (W) 50-48 | To be played |
| 1/14/25 | Northern Valley (Upcoming) | Northern Valley (W) |
| 2/4/25 | Dighton (Upcoming) | 12/14/24 Dighton (W) 39-37 |
| 2/18/25 | Wheatland-Grinnell (Upcoming) | 12/10/24 Wheatland-Grinnell (W) 76-28 |
Logan/Palco’s dominant victory over Wheatland-Grinnell (76-28) and narrow win against Dighton (39-37) highlight their ability to adapt in both high-scoring and close games.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Decatur Community | Logan/Palco |
| Overall | 4-2 | 6-0 |
| League | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Non-League | 2-2 | 1-0 |
| Home | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Away | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Neutral | 2-1 | 3-0 |
| In-State | 2-1 | 6-0 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Outlook
With Logan/Palco’s undefeated streak and Decatur Community’s balanced performance, their upcoming showdown promises to be a thrilling contest. Key factors will include Decatur Community’s rebounding edge and Logan/Palco’s defensive intensity. The matchup between Tyler Ostmeyer and Rhett Kats will be particularly pivotal, as both players are instrumental to their team’s success.
Fans can expect a fast-paced game with high energy and strong defensive plays. Whether Decatur Community can hand Logan/Palco their first loss of the season or Logan/Palco continues their perfect run will be determined by execution in critical moments.
Prediction
Given Logan/Palco’s current form and all-around strength, they enter the game as slight favorites. However, Decatur Community’s resilience and home-court advantage could tip the scales in their favor if they capitalize on key opportunities.
Either way, this game is set to be a must-watch event for high school basketball enthusiasts in Kansas!
