The McMinnville High School varsity basketball team will host a home tournament game against Parkrose (Portland, OR) on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
Here’s what you need Basketball to know:
What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: McMinnville vs Parkrose
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here
Comparing the Parkrose and McMinnville Basketball Teams (24-25 Season)
As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues, the Parkrose and McMinnville teams are showing competitive performances in Oregon high school basketball. Both teams are striving to build upon their respective records and prepare for the challenges ahead. Let’s dive into their season performance and key statistics, highlighting some key differences and similarities between the two squads.
Overall Team Performance
Parkrose (24-25 Season)
- Record: 2-3 overall
- Scoring Average: 52.8 points per game
- Points For (PF): 264
- Points Against (PA): 267
Parkrose has had a balanced but slightly underwhelming start to the season with a .400 win percentage. While they have managed a few key victories, their defense has allowed more points than they have scored, as reflected in their points-for versus points-against differential.
McMinnville (24-25 Season)
- Record: 3-4 overall
- Scoring Average: 52.6 points per game
- Points For (PF): 368
- Points Against (PA): 361
McMinnville, with a slightly better win percentage of .429, has been in a similar boat to Parkrose in terms of overall competitiveness. Their scoring is close to Parkrose’s, though they have faced higher-scoring games, which has resulted in a relatively close points-for versus points-against margin.
Breakdown by Venue
Both teams have had varying success depending on the location of their games.
- Parkrose at Home: 0-0 record (No home games played)
- Parkrose Away: 1-1 record
- Parkrose Neutral: 1-2 record
Parkrose has yet to play a home game, but their away and neutral performances have been split, with a more modest record away from home. This could indicate a need for more consistency in away matchups as the season progresses.
- McMinnville at Home: 1-1 record
- McMinnville Away: 2-2 record
- McMinnville Neutral: 0-1 record
McMinnville has had more success on the road with a 2-2 record away from home. However, their neutral-site performance has been lacking, which may be a point of focus moving forward.
Common Opponents
A particularly interesting facet of the comparison is their shared matchups against common opponents.
- Parkrose vs. Central (Dec 20, 2024): Win (54-44)
- McMinnville vs. Central (Dec 13, 2024): Loss (47-51)
While Parkrose came out on top in their matchup against Central, McMinnville fell short in their attempt, highlighting Parkrose’s edge over McMinnville in this instance. The result of these shared games offers a glimpse into the two teams’ relative strengths when facing similar competition.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Parkrose | McMinnville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| League Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Non-League | 2-2 | 3-4 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Home Games | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Away Games | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Neutral Games | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| In-State Games | 2-3 | 3-4 |
Looking at the breakdown, both teams are still adjusting to their schedule, but McMinnville has had slightly more success overall, particularly with a stronger road record.
Key Takeaways
- Scoring Consistency: Both teams score at a similar pace, with Parkrose averaging 52.8 points per game and McMinnville just behind at 52.6.
- Neutral Games: Both teams have struggled in neutral-site games, with McMinnville losing 1 of their only 1 neutral game, and Parkrose winning only 1 of 3.
- Record Against Common Opponents: Parkrose has a better record against shared opponents, including a win against Central, while McMinnville has suffered a loss to the same team.
As the season progresses, both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths and refine their gameplay, particularly in the areas of defense and neutral-site matchups. Their upcoming games will be crucial in determining which team can break through their early-season struggles and make a run for the playoffs.
