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Meridian vs Centennial Live Idaho High School Basketball 1/31/2025

Meridian vs Centennial Live Idaho High School Basketball 1/31/2025

The Meridian (ID) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Centennial (Boise, ID) on Friday, January 31, at 7:30 PM.

Meridian vs Centennial Game Info:

What: Idaho High School Basketball
Who: Meridian (ID) vs Centennial (ID)
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Meridian vs Centennial

As the 2024-2025 basketball season heats up, the Centennial and Meridian teams continue to battle it out, each bringing unique strengths to the court. With differing overall records and performances in the league, these two teams have made a significant impact on their local high school basketball scene. Below is a breakdown of each team’s performance, statistics, and record comparisons.


Centennial High School Basketball Team (24-25)

Overall Record: 10-5
Conference Record: 3-3
Home Record: 5-1
Away Record: 1-2
Neutral Site Record: 4-2
Win Percentage: .667
Conference Win Percentage: .500
Points Scored (PF): 1,076
Points Allowed (PA): 811

Centennial has shown impressive performance this season, securing a solid overall win percentage of .667. With a strong home record of 5-1, they’ve proven tough to beat on their own court. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, averaging 71.7 points per game, led by standout player Gabe Eddins, who is scoring an impressive 20.4 points per game. Centennial also excels in team defense, with Henry Johnson leading the way in multiple categories including rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.

Team Averages:
  • Points Per Game: 71.7
  • Rebounds Per Game: 28.5
  • Assists Per Game: 16.3
  • Steals Per Game: 7.4
  • Blocks Per Game: 2.5

Centennial’s scoring is well-rounded across all quarters, with their strongest showing in the third quarter (20.2 points per game). They are a well-disciplined team, showcasing offensive depth and defensive strength.


Meridian High School Basketball Team (24-25)

Overall Record: 8-8
Conference Record: 2-4
Home Record: 5-2
Away Record: 2-2
Neutral Site Record: 1-4
Win Percentage: .500
Conference Win Percentage: .333
Points Scored (PF): 963
Points Allowed (PA): 962

Meridian’s season has been more of a mixed bag, with an overall record of 8-8 and a conference record of 2-4. Their home games have been relatively strong with a 5-2 record, but they have struggled in away and neutral site games. Their average of 60.2 points per game, while respectable, shows they have room for improvement in terms of scoring. Despite this, Meridian’s defense has kept games competitive, allowing just 962 points in total.

Team Averages:
  • Points Per Game: 60.2
  • Rebounds Per Game: 27.1
  • Assists Per Game: 13.3
  • Steals Per Game: 5.6
  • Blocks Per Game: 2.1

Meridian’s scoring tends to be front-loaded, with their highest output in the first quarter (18.8 points per game), but they tend to slow down in the later stages, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they average just 11.5 points per game. Like Centennial, they rely heavily on their defense, keeping the games tight despite offensive struggles.


Head-to-Head Comparison

In their head-to-head matchups, Centennial and Meridian are yet to meet this season, but both teams have faced a common set of opponents with varying success.

  • Common Opponents Record:
    • Centennial: 5-3
    • Meridian: 6-5

When examining their performances against common opponents, both teams show competitiveness, though Centennial has a slight edge, having won five of their eight matchups against shared opponents, while Meridian has secured six wins but also suffered five losses.


Key Players

Centennial:

  • Gabe Eddins (Points Per Game): 20.4
  • Henry Johnson (Rebounds, Assists, Steals, Blocks): 8.0 Rebounds, 4.4 Assists, 1.7 Steals, 0.9 Blocks

Meridian:

  • Henry Johnson (Rebounds, Assists, Steals, Blocks): 8.0 Rebounds, 4.4 Assists, 1.7 Steals, 0.9 Blocks

Despite the similarity in the names of their key players, both Centennial and Meridian rely on their star athlete Henry Johnson for a wide range of contributions on the court.


Record Breakdown by Category

  • In-State Record:
    • Centennial: 7-3
    • Meridian: 8-4
  • Out-of-State Record:
    • Centennial: 3-2
    • Meridian: 0-4

Centennial has had a stronger in-state performance, with a 7-3 record compared to Meridian’s 8-4. However, Meridian’s struggles out of state are evident, as they have yet to secure a win in out-of-state games this season.


Conclusion

Both Centennial and Meridian have shown promise this season, though Centennial holds the edge in overall record and offensive production. Centennial’s strong home court advantage and efficient scoring make them a tough team, while Meridian will need to find consistency in their offense to remain competitive. With upcoming matchups against common opponents and each other, the race for dominance in their respective conference will be an exciting one.

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