The McCook Central/Montrose (Salem, SD) varsity basketball team will play a neutral, non-conference game against Ethan (SD) today at 10:30 AM.

Matchup Details

• Teams: Ethan vs. McCook Central/Montrose (Co-Op)
• Date & Time: Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at 10:30 AM
• Event: Hoop City Classic
• Live stream: Watch Here
• Location: Corn Palace, Mitchell, SD

Ethan vs. McCook Central/Montrose Basketball Team Breakdown (2024-2025)

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams in South Dakota—Ethan and McCook Central/Montrose—are gaining attention for their competitive records and impressive performances. Let’s dive deeper into their season statistics, head-to-head results, and common opponents.

Team Overview:

• Ethan (24-25 Season)
  • Record: 2-1
  • Win Percentage: .667
  • Points Scored (PF): 172
  • Points Allowed (PA): 175
  • Home Record: 2-0
  • Away Record: 0-1
• McCook Central/Montrose (24-25 Season)
  • Record: 3-2
  • Win Percentage: .600
  • Points Scored (PF): 238
  • Points Allowed (PA): 201
  • Home Record: 3-1
  • Away Record: 0-1

Scoring Averages:

• Ethan: Averaging 57.3 points per game
• McCook Central/Montrose: Averaging 47.6 points per game

While Ethan has scored a higher average of points per game, McCook Central/Montrose has had a slight advantage in total points over the course of their five games.

Record Breakdown:

• Overall Record:
  • Ethan: 2-1
  • McCook Central/Montrose: 3-2
• Home & Away Performance:
  • Ethan has been strong at home with a perfect 2-0 record but has struggled on the road, falling 0-1.
  • McCook Central/Montrose has performed consistently at home with a 3-1 record but also faced challenges on the road (0-1).
• League Performance:
  • Both teams have solid records within their respective leagues, with Ethan at 2-0 in non-league games, and McCook Central/Montrose at 2-1.

Common Opponents:

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents during the season, though their results have differed.

1. Hanson:
   • Ethan (12/13/24): Lost 80-62
   • McCook Central/Montrose (12/17/24): Lost 56-42
2. Scotland/Menno:
   • Ethan plays this team on 1/3/25. McCook Central/Montrose played Scotland/Menno on 1/6/25.
3. Canistota:
   • Ethan plays Canistota on 1/17/25. McCook Central/Montrose faces them on 1/31/25.
4. Howard:
   • Ethan plays Howard on 1/31/25. McCook Central/Montrose faced Howard on 12/20/24, losing 49-43.
5. Kimball/White Lake:
   • Ethan plays on 2/7/25. McCook Central/Montrose will meet this team on 1/3/25.
6. Mt. Vernon/Plankinton:
   • Ethan faces Mt. Vernon/Plankinton on 2/13/25. McCook Central/Montrose plays them on 2/24/25.

Head-to-Head Comparison:

Ethan and McCook Central/Montrose have not faced each other yet this season. However, their comparative performance in common matchups gives us a glimpse into how the two teams might match up when they finally meet.

• Both teams have shared several tough opponents, but Ethan has yet to drop a home game, while McCook Central/Montrose has been strong at home as well. Ethan’s focus will likely be on maintaining its home court advantage, whereas McCook Central/Montrose will need to improve on the road to make a significant impact.

Looking Ahead:

As the season continues, both teams have key matchups ahead. For Ethan, their focus will likely be to build momentum at home and continue improving their overall scoring consistency. McCook Central/Montrose, on the other hand, will need to fine-tune their defense and look for more balance in their scoring as they face tougher competition both at home and away.

Fans should be looking forward to the upcoming matchups, particularly when Ethan and McCook Central/Montrose face off on the court, as their current form and competitive edge promise an exciting showdown in the coming weeks.