The Northwestern Area (Mellette, SD) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Langford (SD) on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
Game Details:
- Matchup: Langford vs NAHS Basketball
- Date & Time: Friday, January 31, 2025, at 8:00 PM
- Location: Northwestern Area High School, Mellette, SD
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Langford vs. Northwestern Area Basketball Teams: A 2024-2025 Season Comparison
As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, both Langford and Northwestern Area have shown resilience despite facing challenges on the court. Below is an in-depth look at the statistics, records, and performance comparisons for these two teams as they navigate through the season.
Team Records & Overview
- Langford (2024-2025)
- Overall Record: 3-9
- Region Record: 0-5
- Home: 2-1 | Away: 0-7 | Neutral: 1-1
- Points For: 531 | Points Against: 698
- Win Percentage: .250 | Region Win Percentage: .000
- Northwestern Area (2024-2025)
- Overall Record: 3-7
- Region Record: 1-2
- Home: 0-4 | Away: 1-3 | Neutral: 2-0
- Points For: 564 | Points Against: 590
- Win Percentage: .300 | Region Win Percentage: .333
Both teams have struggled to find consistent success throughout the season, with Langford posting a lower win percentage at .250 compared to Northwestern Area’s .300. Langford’s performance on the road has been particularly difficult, with only two wins in nine games, while Northwestern Area has experienced mixed results both at home and on the road.
Scoring Averages
- Langford: 44.3 points per game
- Northwestern Area: 56.4 points per game
Northwestern Area has been the more potent offensive team this season, averaging a higher 56.4 points per game compared to Langford’s 44.3 points. This offensive disparity highlights Northwestern Area’s ability to score more efficiently, but the team has struggled to sustain that scoring momentum in crucial games.
Statistical Comparison
| Stat Category | Langford | Northwestern Area |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 43.9 | 56.4 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 24.8 | – |
| Assists Per Game | 7.5 | – |
| Steals Per Game | 8.3 | – |
| Blocks Per Game | 2.3 | – |
Langford leads in several key statistical areas, including rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, which demonstrates their stronger defensive and ball-handling capabilities. Northwestern Area, however, has not posted specific stats for these categories, indicating some inconsistency in their overall performance.
Team Leaders
- Langford
- Points Per Game: Kassen Keough (21.6)
- Rebounds Per Game: Dylan Harmon (6.0)
- Assists Per Game: Kassen Keough (1.8)
- Steals Per Game: Kassen Keough (3.3)
- Blocks Per Game: Dylan Harmon (1.1)
- Northwestern Area
- Player stats are not available for comparison.
Langford’s standout player, Kassen Keough, has been a key contributor in scoring, assisting, and steals, making him the driving force for the team’s offense and defense. Dylan Harmon’s contributions in rebounding and blocking also make him an important player for Langford.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
When comparing Langford and Northwestern Area’s performance against common opponents, both teams have had struggles. For example:
- Langford lost to Leola/Frederick 70-28 on December 14, 2024, while Northwestern Area also lost to them, but by a smaller margin of 75-49 on January 23, 2025.
- Langford managed to beat Redfield 67-47 on January 7, 2025, while Northwestern Area fell to Redfield by a close score of 50-41 on January 4, 2025.
Both teams share a similar record against common opponents, with Langford posting a 1-7 record and Northwestern Area at 1-5. These results suggest that both teams face similar challenges in competing against other schools in their region.
Upcoming Games & Playoff Outlook
With the remainder of the season still to play, both teams will be looking to finish strong and improve their standings. Langford’s schedule includes games against teams like Britton-Hecla and Waverly/South Shore, while Northwestern Area will face opponents like Aberdeen Christian and Faulkton. Both teams still have opportunities to turn their seasons around, especially with Northwestern Area’s favorable neutral game record (2-0).
As for playoff implications, Langford’s poor regional performance (0-5) makes it difficult for them to advance, but Northwestern Area’s 1-2 regional record keeps them in contention for a potential playoff spot if they can improve their consistency.
Conclusion
While neither Langford nor Northwestern Area has had an outstanding season so far, both teams continue to fight through tough competition. Langford has shown strength in individual player performance, especially through Kassen Keough’s efforts, but their lack of consistency has hindered their ability to secure more wins. Northwestern Area, on the other hand, has been slightly more successful in terms of offensive production but has struggled to find the same level of consistency. As the season continues, both teams will need to capitalize on their strengths and improve in key areas to finish the year on a positive note and potentially make a run in the playoffs.
