he Norton (KS) varsity basketball team will host Haven (KS) in a home non-conference game today at 3 PM.
Norton vs Haven Game Info:
What: Kansas High School Basketball
Who: Norton (KS) vs Haven (KS)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Norton vs Haven
In the 2024-2025 season, Haven and Norton have emerged as formidable teams in Kansas high school basketball. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their performances so far, comparing key stats, team leaders, and records.
Rankings & Records
Haven:
- Kansas Class: 11
- Overall Record: 6-0
- District Record: 1-0
- Home Record: 2-0
- Away Record: 3-0
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: 1.000
- District Win Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 380
- Points Against (PA): 173
Norton:
- Kansas Class: 74
- Overall Record: 4-2
- District Record: 2-0
- Home Record: 1-1
- Away Record: 2-1
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: .667
- District Win Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 301
- Points Against (PA): 325
Team Scoring Averages
- Haven: 63.3 points per game (Q1 through Q4 data unavailable)
- Norton:
- Q1: 13.8 points
- Q2: 13.0 points
- Q3: 10.0 points
- Q4: 13.3 points
- Final: 50.2 points per game
Team Stat Comparison
| Category | Haven | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 63.3 | 50.2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 26.2 | 26.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Steals Per Game | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Blocks Per Game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Team Leaders
| Category | Haven | Norton | National Avg. |
| Points Per Game | #2 Eli Jones (15.3) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | #2 Eli Jones (8.8) | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Assists Per Game | #2 Eli Jones (3.3) | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Steals Per Game | #2 Eli Jones (3.0) | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Blocks Per Game | #14 Tyler Backman (0.7) | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Record Breakdown
| Category | Haven (24-25) | Norton (24-25) |
| Overall | 6-0 | 4-2 |
| League | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Non-League | 2-0 | 1-0 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Home | 2-0 | 1-1 |
| Away | 3-0 | 2-1 |
| Neutral | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Playoff | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| In-State | 6-0 | 2-2 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 2-0 |
Analysis
Haven boasts an impressive undefeated record of 6-0, showing consistency both at home and on the road. With a perfect 1.000 win percentage and a dominant points differential (+207), Haven has proven to be a high-scoring team, averaging 63.3 points per game.
Meanwhile, Norton has demonstrated resilience with a 4-2 overall record and a strong district record of 2-0. Despite a slightly lower win percentage (.667), Norton’s balanced scoring across all quarters and competitive play in district games make them a team to watch. However, their negative point differential (-24) indicates some defensive vulnerabilities.
Key Players
Eli Jones stands out as a key player for Haven, leading in multiple categories, including points (15.3), rebounds (8.8), assists (3.3), and steals (3.0) per game. Tyler Backman also contributes defensively with 0.7 blocks per game.
Conclusion
With Haven’s undefeated streak and Norton’s strong district performance, their upcoming match promises to be an exciting showdown. Haven’s offensive firepower, led by Eli Jones, will be a crucial factor, while Norton must tighten its defense to contend with Haven’s scoring prowess.
This head-to-head will be a significant test for both teams as they seek to strengthen their standings in the Kansas high school basketball rankings.
