The Norwich (KS) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Little River (KS) today at 7 PM.
Norwich vs Little River Game Info:
What: Kansas High School Basketball
Who: Norwich (KS) vs Little River (KS)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Norwich vs Little River
This matchup between Little River and Norwich promises to be an exciting game, featuring two teams with impressive records and notable performances this season.
Rankings & Records
- Little River (24-25)
- Overall Record: 3-2
- District Record: 2-0
- Win Percentage: 60%
- Points For (PF): 271
- Points Against (PA): 190
- Despite a rocky start with two away losses, Little River has shown dominance at home, maintaining an undefeated district record.
- Norwich (24-25)
- Overall Record: 5-0
- Home Record: 2-0
- Away Record: 2-0
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 293
- Points Against (PA): 182
- Norwich holds an unbeaten record this season, excelling in both home and away games. Their perfect 5-0 start shows a balanced and consistent performance.
Team Scoring Averages
| Quarter | Little River | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Q2 | 15.0 | 12.0 |
| Q3 | 17.0 | 9.0 |
| Q4 | 9.5 | 14.0 |
| Final Score Avg. | 54.2 | 58.6 |
Norwich has a slight edge in total scoring, averaging 58.6 points per game compared to Little River’s 54.2. Notably, Little River scores the highest in the third quarter, while Norwich finishes strong in the fourth.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Little River | Norwich | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 54.7 | – | – |
| Rebounds | 27.0 | – | – |
| Assists | 10.0 | – | – |
| Steals | 9.3 | – | – |
| Blocks | 1.3 | – | – |
Little River has solid numbers across the board, with notable contributions in rebounds and steals.
Team Leaders
Little River Leaders
- Points Per Game: #25 Jaxson Konen (14.0)
- Rebounds Per Game: #11 Blayne Baldetti (6.7)
- Assists Per Game: #25 Jaxson Konen (2.3)
- Steals Per Game: #3 Logan Renken (3.7)
- Blocks Per Game: #3 Logan Renken (0.7)
Jaxson Konen is clearly Little River’s offensive centerpiece, while Logan Renken leads defensively with steals and blocks.
Common Opponent
Both teams have faced Central Christian, with Little River securing a convincing 54-30 win. Norwich has yet to face this opponent, but this provides insight into how Little River performs against mutual competition.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Little River | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3-2 | 5-0 |
| League | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| Non-League | 1-1 | 3-0 |
| Home | 0-2 | 2-0 |
| Away | 3-0 | 2-0 |
| Neutral | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Norwich’s flawless record makes them the favorite, but Little River’s strength on the road could pose a significant challenge.
Final Thoughts
This game will be a clash of contrasting styles. Norwich’s consistent all-around game faces off against Little River’s gritty performance, particularly in away games. With Jaxson Konen leading the charge for Little River and Norwich looking to maintain their perfect record, fans can expect a highly competitive contest.
The outcome may hinge on how well Little River can handle Norwich’s late-game surges. If Little River can maintain their third-quarter dominance and close out strong, they could hand Norwich their first loss of the season. Conversely, Norwich will aim to continue their perfect run by capitalizing on their fourth-quarter strength.
