The Mount Si varsity basketball team (Snoqualmie, WA) will host a conference game against North Creek (Bothell, WA) today at 7 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Washington High School Basketball
Who: North Creek vs Mount Si
When: Friday, February 14, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: North Creek vs Mount Si
The Washington high school basketball season has been an exciting one, with North Creek and Mount Si emerging as two of the standout teams in their class. With both teams showing impressive performances throughout the season, this breakdown will provide a detailed comparison of their rankings, records, and key statistics.
Season Performance Overview
North Creek Jaguars (2024-25 Season)
- Overall Record: 14-9
- District Record: 10-4
- Home Record: 7-2
- Away Record: 6-5
- Neutral Record: 1-2
- Winning Percentage: .609
- Points For (PF): 1,447
- Points Against (PA): 1,242
Mount Si Wildcats (2024-25 Season)
- Overall Record: 16-6
- District Record: 7-2
- Home Record: 9-4
- Away Record: 5-2
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Winning Percentage: .727
- Points For (PF): 1,465
- Points Against (PA): 1,260
Mount Si finished with a stronger record and a higher win percentage, showcasing a dominant presence both at home and on neutral courts.
Scoring Averages
Analyzing how both teams performed per quarter gives insight into their offensive consistency:
| Quarter | North Creek | Mount Si |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 17.3 | 18.3 |
| Q2 | 15.1 | 19.2 |
| Q3 | 12.9 | 17.8 |
| Q4 | 13.5 | 18.3 |
| OT | 3.0 | – |
| Final | 62.9 | 66.6 |
Mount Si has a more consistent scoring pattern across quarters, particularly in the second and third periods, giving them an edge in maintaining leads.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | North Creek | Mount Si |
| Points Per Game | 59.4 | 58.9 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 23.3 | 25.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 11.4 | 12.2 |
| Steals Per Game | 9.2 | 3.5 |
| Blocks Per Game | 2.1 | 3.4 |
North Creek boasts a stronger defensive presence in steals, while Mount Si excels in rebounding and blocking shots.
Team Leaders
| Category | North Creek (Player) | Stat | Mount Si (Player) | Stat |
| Points Per Game | Cris Bonicillo (#1) | 20.1 | Brady Hennig (#5) | 19.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | Carter Cohen (#35) | 9.8 | Latt Ford (#3) | 8.1 |
| Assists Per Game | Paolo Bonicillo (#3) | 4.5 | Latt Ford (#3) | 5.5 |
| Steals Per Game | Paolo Bonicillo (#3) | 2.4 | Jake Bonnofsky (#0) | 1.0 |
| Blocks Per Game | Carter Cohen (#35) | 1.2 | Brady Hennig (#5) | 1.3 |
Cris Bonicillo emerged as North Creek’s offensive leader, while Brady Hennig led Mount Si in scoring. Latt Ford was a key all-around player for Mount Si, leading in both rebounds and assists.
Common Opponents Performance
Both teams faced multiple common opponents throughout the season, and Mount Si held a better record in these matchups.
- North Creek vs. Common Opponents: 6-4
- Mount Si vs. Common Opponents: 8-2
Mount Si had a dominant performance against Redmond and Woodinville, while North Creek had mixed results against Bothell and Lake Washington.
Conclusion
Both North Creek and Mount Si had strong seasons, with Mount Si maintaining a slight statistical edge in overall performance. While North Creek had standout individual performances, Mount Si’s consistency across multiple categories and their better record against common opponents make them a formidable contender as the season progresses into playoffs.
