The Moorhead (MN) varsity basketball team will host Fargo North (Fargo, ND) for a non-conference game on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 6:45 p.m.

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What: North Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Moorhead vs Fargo North
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 6:45. p.m. ET
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Basketball Team Comparison: Fargo North vs. Moorhead (2024-25)

The high school basketball season for 2024-25 has been an exciting one for both Fargo North and Moorhead, with teams experiencing mixed results in their respective conferences and non-conference matchups. As the teams gear up for more games this season, here’s a detailed look at their current standings, performances, and a comparison of how they stack up against each other.

Team Overview

Fargo North (24-25)

• Overall Record: 1-4
• District Record: 1-1
• Home Record: 1-2
• Away Record: 0-2
• Win Percentage: .200
• District Win Percentage: .500
• Points For (PF): 377
• Points Against (PA): 424

Moorhead (24-25)

• Overall Record: 4-3
• Conference Record: 1-1
• Home Record: 3-0
• Away Record: 1-1
• Neutral Record: 0-2
• Win Percentage: .571
• Conference Win Percentage: .500
• Points For (PF): 487
• Points Against (PA): 466

While Fargo North has struggled with a .200 win percentage, Moorhead has posted a solid .571 record, with an overall positive performance in both home and away games. Moorhead has shown strength at home, with an unbeaten 3-0 record, whereas Fargo North’s home and away performances have been mixed, with a particularly challenging 0-2 away record.

Scoring Averages

• Fargo North: 75.4 points per game (final score average)
• Moorhead: 69.6 points per game (final score average)

Fargo North has the edge in scoring, averaging 75.4 points per game compared to Moorhead’s 69.6. This suggests that while Fargo North may be scoring at a higher rate, they have also been vulnerable defensively, allowing 424 points on the season.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams have faced common opponents, providing an interesting benchmark for comparison.

• Fargo North played against Horace on December 20, 2024, and suffered a loss (83-69). Moorhead played Horace the following day and also lost, though the score was closer (77-66).
• Both teams also faced Fargo Davies, with Moorhead losing 76-67 on December 10, 2024, while Fargo North will meet Fargo Davies in their next matchup in January.

When facing common opponents, Fargo North holds a 0-1 record, while Moorhead has a 1-2 record against the same teams. This indicates that Moorhead has been able to secure some wins, but both teams have faced challenges against these shared rivals.

Record Breakdown: Fargo North vs. Moorhead

Moorhead has had a stronger showing in both in-state and out-of-state competition, with a particularly solid 3-1 record in in-state matchups. Fargo North, however, has struggled with a 1-4 record against in-state opponents, which will need improvement as the season progresses.

Looking Ahead

The remainder of the season for both teams will be crucial in shaping their playoff hopes. Fargo North needs to bounce back from a tough start, particularly on the road, while Moorhead will look to capitalize on its home-court advantage and improve its neutral game record.

With head-to-head matchups still to come, including games against Red River and Sheyenne, both teams have opportunities to change the trajectory of their seasons. Fargo North will need to tighten its defense and improve its performance away from home to compete with top teams, while Moorhead looks poised to continue leveraging its home-court advantage and strengthen its position in the conference standings.

As the season unfolds, both teams will be eager to adjust, strategize, and compete for better outcomes in what is shaping up to be an exciting 2024-25 basketball season.