The Ogallala (NE) varsity basketball team will host Alliance (NE) in a non-conference game on Friday, January 24 at 7 p.m.

Ogallala vs Alliance Basketball Game Info:

What: Nebraska High School Basketball
Who: Ogallala vs Alliance
When: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Ogallala vs Alliance

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season heats up, two teams from Nebraska are dominating the court: the Alliance Bulldogs and the Ogallala Indians. With impressive records and strong performances across their respective seasons, these two teams stand out in their districts. Let’s take a closer look at how they’ve been performing, their team statistics, and how they stack up against common opponents.

Team Records and Rankings

• Alliance Bulldogs (24-25)
  Overall Record: 10-4
  District Record: 1-1
  Home: 5-1
  Away: 5-1
  Neutral: 0-2
  Win Percentage: .714
  District Win Percentage: .500
  Points Scored (PF): 839
  Points Allowed (PA): 773
• Ogallala Indians (24-25)
  Overall Record: 14-0
  District Record: 3-0
  Home: 6-0
  Away: 5-0
  Neutral: 3-0
  Win Percentage: 1.000
  District Win Percentage: 1.000
  Points Scored (PF): 981
  Points Allowed (PA): 639

Team Scoring Averages

The Alliance Bulldogs and Ogallala Indians both put up strong offensive numbers, but Ogallala has the edge in overall scoring:

• Alliance Bulldogs
  • 1st Quarter: 17.3
  • 2nd Quarter: 20.7
  • 3rd Quarter: 12.0
  • 4th Quarter: 11.3
  • Total Points Per Game (PPG): 59.9
• Ogallala Indians
  • 1st Quarter: 19.0
  • 2nd Quarter: 18.3
  • 3rd Quarter: 19.1
  • 4th Quarter: 13.5
  • Total Points Per Game (PPG): 70.1

Team Leaders and Stat Comparison

Both teams feature standout players contributing to their success:

• Alliance
  • Espen Lanik: 18.5 PPG, 2.4 SPG
  • Seth Meyring: 6.8 RPG
  • Payton Boyer: 5.3 APG
• Ogallala
  • No individual stats available, but the team has demonstrated strong all-around play.

Statistically, Alliance leads in assists per game (12.2 to Ogallala’s undefined), while Ogallala excels in scoring and defense, with a dominant offensive output and strong defensive stats.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced off against several of the same opponents, and Ogallala’s undefeated record shines through with a 6-0 mark against these teams. In comparison, Alliance is 4-2 in their common matchups. Key results include:

• Gering
  • Alliance: L 62-46
  • Ogallala: W 70-39
• Chadron
  • Alliance: W 57-44
  • Ogallala: W 70-39
• Bridgeport
  • Alliance: W 58-56
  • Ogallala: W 63-36

Breakdown of Home, Away, and Neutral Games

• Alliance
  • Home: 5-1
  • Away: 5-1
  • Neutral: 0-2
• Ogallala
  • Home: 6-0
  • Away: 5-0
  • Neutral: 3-0

Ogallala’s perfect record on the road and in neutral games is a key factor in their undefeated season, while Alliance’s home/away split indicates a strong but slightly inconsistent performance in neutral settings.

Conclusion

While Alliance has had an impressive season with a 10-4 record, it’s Ogallala’s flawless 14-0 campaign that has truly captured attention. Ogallala’s offensive firepower, combined with their dominance in both home and neutral games, gives them the edge in this matchup. However, Alliance’s ability to pull off close victories, like their 58-56 win over Bridgeport, shows they’re more than capable of competing with the best. Both teams will continue to push for top spots in their districts as the season progresses.