As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season heats up, Mossyrock and Winlock stand out as teams in the Washington State basketball scene. Both teams have shown glimpses of potential, but they also face challenges as they navigate the tough competition in their respective leagues. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each team’s performance so far this season and a preview of their upcoming matchups.

Mossyrock Basketball: Strong Start in District Play

Mossyrock’s varsity basketball team is off to a solid start this season with an overall record of 2-1, including a 2-1 record in district play. The team has shown resilience at home, where they are undefeated with a 2-0 record. However, their road performance has been a bit more challenging, with a 0-1 record on the road. Despite this, Mossyrock has scored an impressive 155 points, but they’ve allowed 184 points, giving them a points differential of -29. Their average points scored per game is 51.7, suggesting that they are a competitive team capable of putting up decent numbers.

• Record: 2-1 overall, 2-1 district
• Points Scored: 155
• Points Allowed: 184
• Win %: .667

Mossyrock’s scoring tends to be spread across all four quarters, with no specific quarter standing out. However, they will need to focus on tightening their defense to improve their points differential as they continue the season.

Winlock Basketball: Struggling but Capable

Winlock, on the other hand, has faced a more challenging start to the season, with a 2-4 overall record and a 1-3 record in district play. They’ve struggled at home with an 0-3 record, but they’ve managed to find some success on the road, with a 2-1 record in away games. Winlock has accumulated 309 points while allowing 346, which indicates they may need to focus on defensive improvements. Their average points per game stands at 51.5, just shy of Mossyrock’s total.

• Record: 2-4 overall, 1-3 district
• Points Scored: 309
• Points Allowed: 346
• Win %: .333

Winlock has been a more consistent team in terms of scoring, averaging 15.0 points per quarter in the first two periods, but their performance drops significantly in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter where they only average 11.0 points. Improving their offensive consistency in the final period will be key to improving their overall performance.

Head-to-Head Matchup: Mossyrock vs. Winlock

Mossyrock and Winlock will face off in a highly anticipated conference game on January 22, 2025, at Mossyrock, with a 7:15 PM start time. Historically, Mossyrock holds the advantage, with a 2-1 head-to-head record against Winlock, including recent victories against teams like Morton/White Pass and Onalaska. Winlock, however, will look to turn the tables and improve their standing with a strong performance against their rivals.

Both teams share several common opponents this season, including Toledo, Rainier, and Toutle Lake, with Mossyrock holding a 2-1 record against common foes while Winlock sits at 1-3. These matchups suggest that Mossyrock may have a slight edge, but Winlock’s ability to play well on the road could prove pivotal in an upset.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, both teams will face several more critical matchups. Mossyrock will need to capitalize on their home-court advantage and improve their road performance, while Winlock must focus on consistency, particularly in the second half of games. The teams’ remaining schedules show several games against strong opponents, including Napavine, Adna, and Toledo.

The upcoming game on January 22 will be a significant test for both teams, setting the tone for the second half of the season. Mossyrock will look to extend their early success, while Winlock aims to build momentum and climb the district standings.

Conclusion

With both teams showing strengths and weaknesses, this rivalry matchup between Mossyrock and Winlock will be a key moment in the 2024-2025 basketball season. Whether Mossyrock can continue their strong start or Winlock can turn their season around, the game promises to be an exciting contest for fans of both schools. Keep an eye on these teams as they battle for district supremacy in the weeks ahead.