The McNary Varsity Basketball Team (Keizer, OR) will host South Albany (Albany, OR) for a home tournament game on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM.
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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: McNary vs South Albany
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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South Albany vs. McNary: A Breakdown of the 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons
As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams, South Albany and McNary, have demonstrated strong performances and are making waves in their respective leagues. The comparative analysis of their records, scoring averages, and head-to-head results offers intriguing insights into their seasons thus far.
Team Records and Performance
Both teams have shown competitive results early in the season, though with slight variations in their performances. South Albany holds a 2-1 overall record, with one win each at home and away, alongside a solid winning percentage of .667. They have scored a total of 159 points while conceding 154 points.
McNary, on the other hand, boasts a slightly better 3-1 overall record. With a winning percentage of .750, they have managed to win both of their home games, but their performance has been less consistent away (0-1) and neutral (1-0). McNary’s total points scored stand at 199, with 181 points conceded.
Scoring Averages
South Albany’s offensive output averages 53.0 points per game, but detailed quarter-by-quarter breakdowns are not provided. In contrast, McNary has a more evenly distributed scoring approach across four quarters. They score an average of 9 points in the first quarter, 11 in the second, 16 in the third, and finish with another 11 in the fourth. Their final average score per game is 49.8 points.
While both teams are competitive, McNary’s scoring shows a slight upward trend, particularly in the third quarter, suggesting they may be a more dynamic and adaptable team across the game’s duration.
Common Opponents
The two teams share at least one common opponent this season—Forest Grove. Both South Albany and McNary faced Forest Grove with similar success. South Albany triumphed over Forest Grove with a 63-52 win at home on December 10, 2024, while McNary also won, securing a 47-38 victory against the same team at home on December 14, 2024. Both teams are undefeated against Forest Grove this season, with a 1-0 record.
Head-to-Head Comparison
When it comes to non-league play, both teams have had positive results. South Albany’s non-league record stands at 2-1, while McNary boasts a 3-1 mark. In head-to-head matchups, neither team has faced off yet this season, but they each hold identical records against common opponents.
In terms of home versus away games, South Albany has split its two home games with a 1-1 record, while McNary remains undefeated at home (2-0). However, McNary struggles away, with a 0-1 record on the road, while South Albany is more consistent, holding a 1-0 record when traveling.
Conclusion
Both South Albany and McNary have shown that they are competitive and capable of achieving success this season, especially when facing common opponents. South Albany’s balanced performance and better away-game record make them a well-rounded team, while McNary’s slightly higher winning percentage and consistent home play make them a formidable force at their own venue. As the season progresses, fans can look forward to seeing how these two teams will continue to shape their paths toward league dominance, and whether they can build on their strengths and correct their weaknesses to achieve playoff success.