The 2024-2025 Washington high school basketball season has been a challenging one for Marysville-Pilchuck, while Mount Vernon has shown some resilience, overcoming tough opponents and continuing to build on their season record. Here’s a closer look at the current standings, team performance, and their head-to-head battle with common opponents.

Marysville-Pilchuck: Struggling to Find Momentum

Marysville-Pilchuck has faced significant hurdles this season, with an overall record of 0-9. Their performance in the district has been equally disappointing, holding a 0-1 record. The team has struggled both at home and away, posting a 0-5 record at home and a 0-4 record on the road.

• Scoring Averages:
  • Marysville-Pilchuck has averaged a total of 43.6 points per game, with no recorded breakdown per quarter.
  • Their games have been high-scoring losses, with the team giving up a total of 584 points across nine games.

Mount Vernon: A Mixed Bag of Results

Mount Vernon, on the other hand, has had a more balanced but still challenging season. Their record stands at 3-4 overall, with a solid 2-2 district record. At home, they’ve played evenly, winning two and losing two, while on the road, their record is 1-1.

• Scoring Averages:
  • Mount Vernon averages 58.7 points per game, with the following breakdown per quarter:
    • Q1: 25.0
    • Q2: 17.0
    • Q3: 15.0
    • Q4: 20.0
  • Despite scoring more than Marysville-Pilchuck, the team has still struggled to close out games consistently.

Head-to-Head Battle: Marysville-Pilchuck vs Mount Vernon

Looking at the head-to-head matchup between Marysville-Pilchuck and Mount Vernon, it is evident that both teams have had different experiences in their games so far. While both teams have faced common opponents, Mount Vernon holds the advantage, with a 2-0 record against the shared teams, while Marysville-Pilchuck has yet to win any of these encounters.

• Common Opponents:
  Both teams faced Oak Harbor, Sehome, Bellingham, and Stanwood during the season.
  • Marysville-Pilchuck struggled in their matchups, losing to Oak Harbor 80-57, Sehome 64-46, Bellingham 68-55, and Ferndale 64-31.
  • Mount Vernon, however, fared much better, defeating Oak Harbor 70-46 and Stanwood 77-57, while still having a few games to go, including matchups with Sehome and Bellingham.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, Marysville-Pilchuck will need to focus on improving their scoring efficiency and tightening their defense if they hope to turn around their season. With only a few district games left, the team’s ability to bounce back and learn from their previous encounters will be crucial to improving their win column.

Mount Vernon has shown flashes of promise, but their ability to perform consistently will determine if they can capitalize on their positive district record and stay competitive in upcoming matchups.

Both teams face pivotal challenges in the coming weeks, with crucial district games on the horizon. How these two schools fare against teams like Stanwood, Sehome, and Bellingham will determine the next phase of their season. For Marysville-Pilchuck, it’s all about gaining experience, while Mount Vernon aims to secure a strong finish to stay competitive in the district rankings.