The Loveland varsity basketball team will host Mountain View today at 7:30 p.m. in a non-conference game at Loveland High School.

Mountain View vs Loveland High School Basketball Game Info:

What: Colorado High School Basketball
Who: Mountain View vs Loveland
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Mountain View vs Loveland

The Loveland varsity basketball team (5-1) will take on Mountain View (3-4) in a non-conference game today at 7:30 p.m. at Loveland High School. Both teams are coming into the game with solid performances, and this matchup is expected to be a competitive contest.

Team Records and Rankings Mountain View enters the game with a 3-4 record, including a 2-1 mark in league play. They’ve been strong at home (2-0), but struggled on the road with a 1-1 record. Loveland, on the other hand, has posted an impressive 5-1 record this season, with a perfect 3-0 mark in neutral-site games. The Loveland team has also been effective at home, going 2-0.

Scoring Breakdown Mountain View averages 63.9 points per game, with notable scoring contributions from Dylan Garland, who leads the team with 18.0 points per game. The team has also been strong in rebounding, averaging 31.1 boards per contest. Loveland, while scoring a bit less at 59.8 points per game, is an efficient offensive team, with solid scoring performances from Jackson Gebhardt (13.0 PPG) and Mason Morris (7.8 RPG). The Loveland defense has been strong this season, allowing just 264 points across six games.

Key Matchup This game pits two strong offensive teams against each other. Mountain View’s ability to score with players like Garland and Tyson Mares-Benz (8.3 rebounds per game) will be tested by Loveland’s defense, led by Morris and Ryder Eastin. Loveland’s defense has been key in limiting opponents’ scoring this season, which will be crucial against Mountain View’s high-scoring attack.

Statistical Comparison

• Points per Game: Mountain View (63.9) vs. Loveland (59.8)
• Rebounds per Game: Mountain View (31.1) vs. Loveland (35.8)
• Assists per Game: Mountain View (8.3) vs. Loveland (16.6)
• Steals per Game: Mountain View (9.7) vs. Loveland (9.8)
• Blocks per Game: Mountain View (2.7) vs. Loveland (1.8)

Common Opponents Both teams have faced similar opponents, with Loveland holding a 1-0 record against teams such as Berthoud, which Mountain View has already beaten this season.

Looking Ahead With Loveland looking to extend its perfect home record and Mountain View aiming to bounce back from a tough start to the season, this game promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair. Fans can expect high-energy play, fast-paced action, and a fierce rivalry.

This non-conference game provides both teams an opportunity to sharpen their skills before heading deeper into league play.