The Maple River (Mapleton, MN) varsity basketball team will host Sargent County (Milnor, ND) for a non-conference game on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Game Details:

• Teams: Sargent County (Milnor, ND) vs. Maple River (Mapleton, MN)
• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM
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• Location: Maple River High School

Basketball Team Comparisons: Sargent County vs. Maple River

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, two teams in the upper Midwest have seen varied levels of success. Sargent County (ND) and Maple River (MN) have faced off in challenging schedules, but with differing records and outcomes. Let’s dive into a comprehensive comparison of these two teams, exploring their rankings, records, scoring averages, and their encounters with common opponents.

Team Records and Performance Overview

Sargent County (ND):

• Overall Record: 0-5
• Home Record: 0-2
• Away Record: 0-1
• Neutral Record: 0-2
• Win Percentage: .000 (0-5)
• Points Scored (PF): 212
• Points Allowed (PA): 310

Sargent County is struggling to find success this season, with a winless record so far. Despite their efforts, they have yet to secure a victory in any of their home, away, or neutral games. Their offense has averaged just 42.4 points per game across four quarters, with their highest-scoring period being the first quarter at 17 points. The team will need to focus on closing out games and improving their defense to turn things around.

Maple River (MN):

• Overall Record: 8-6
• Conference Record: 1-2
• Home Record: 5-2
• Away Record: 2-1
• Neutral Record: 1-3
• Win Percentage: .571 (8-6)
• Conference Win Percentage: .333 (1-2)
• Points Scored (PF): 861
• Points Allowed (PA): 744

Maple River has had a significantly more successful season than Sargent County, boasting a 8-6 record overall. With a strong home record of 5-2, Maple River has been dominant on their home court but has struggled slightly on neutral ground, holding a 1-3 record in those games. Their scoring has been impressive, averaging 61.5 points per game, demonstrating an effective offense that Sargent County will have to compete with if they meet on the court.

Team Scoring Averages

• Sargent County Scoring Average:
  • Q1: 17.0
  • Q2: 5.0
  • Q3: 7.0
  • Q4: 12.0
  • Final Average: 42.4 points

Sargent County has shown a strong start to games, averaging 17 points in the first quarter, but their scoring significantly drops in the second and third quarters. Their fourth-quarter performance is more competitive, with 12 points per game, though it hasn’t been enough to make up for earlier deficits.

• Maple River Scoring Average:
  • Final Average: 61.5 points

Maple River’s average scoring of 61.5 points per game shows a consistent and dynamic offensive effort, though the detailed breakdown for each quarter isn’t available. Their ability to produce high-scoring games, especially in comparison to Sargent County, has been a major factor in their positive record.

Head-to-Head vs. Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents this season, but neither has managed to secure victories over these common teams. Here’s a look at how each team has fared:

• Sargent County’s Common Opponents:
  • LaMoure/Litchville-Marion: L 65-56
  • Lisbon: L 63-35
  • Wyndmere/Lidgerwood: To Be Played
  • Barnes County North Co-op: To Be Played
  • Tri-State Co-op: To Be Played
  • Hankinson: To Be Played
  • Richland: To Be Played
  • Oakes: To Be Played
• Maple River’s Common Opponents:
  • LaMoure/Litchville-Marion: L 40-32
  • Lisbon: L 40-32
  • Wyndmere/Lidgerwood: To Be Played
  • Barnes County North Co-op: To Be Played
  • Tri-State Co-op: To Be Played
  • Hankinson: To Be Played
  • Richland: To Be Played
  • Oakes: To Be Played

Both teams have faced LaMoure/Litchville-Marion and Lisbon with losses, but Maple River has been more competitive, keeping their games closer. Their performances against these teams indicate that they are capable of competing, even if they didn’t manage to secure wins.

Record Breakdown by Category

Conclusion

While both teams have faced struggles against common opponents this season, the contrast in their records is stark. Sargent County is still seeking their first win and will need to focus on improving their consistency and defense to compete. On the other hand, Maple River’s solid record and high-scoring offense position them as a stronger contender, especially at home. Their ability to execute offensively will be key in future matchups as they aim to build on their success and push deeper into the season.

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Sargent County to see if they can turn their fortunes around, while Maple River will look to continue their strong play and secure a place in the postseason.