The Okemos (MI) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Western (Parma, MI) on Friday, January 24, at 7:00 PM.

Okemos vs Western Basketball Game Info:

What: Michigan High School Basketball
Who: Okemos vs Western
When: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Okemos vs Western

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, two teams from Michigan, Western and Okemos, have showcased their skills with differing levels of success. Here’s a breakdown of their season records, scoring averages, and key statistics to give a clearer picture of how these teams have performed so far.

Season Records & Overview

Western (24-25):

• Overall Record: 6-6
• League Record: 2-4
• Home Record: 3-3
• Away Record: 2-3
• Neutral Site Record: 1-0
• Winning Percentage: .500
• League Winning Percentage: .333
• Points Scored (PF): 615
• Points Allowed (PA): 621

Western’s season has been one of ups and downs, finishing with a .500 record overall. Despite a modest performance in league play, where they won only two out of six games, they showed resilience with a solid record in non-league matchups, particularly on neutral ground, where they went undefeated.

Okemos (24-25):

• Overall Record: 10-2
• League Record: 4-2
• Home Record: 6-1
• Away Record: 4-1
• Winning Percentage: .833
• League Winning Percentage: .667
• Points Scored (PF): 652
• Points Allowed (PA): 503

In contrast, Okemos has had an outstanding season, finishing with a 10-2 overall record. Their success has been highlighted by a strong home and away performance, particularly their 6-1 home record. Okemos has also proven to be a formidable force offensively, scoring 652 points while only allowing 503. Their league performance of 4-2 demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level within their conference.

Team Scoring Averages

Western:

• Quarter 1: 9.0
• Quarter 2: 16.0
• Quarter 3: 21.0
• Quarter 4: 14.0
• Overall Scoring Average: 51.3 points per game

Western has shown steady offensive production, with the team gradually building momentum as the game progresses. Their scoring increases significantly in the third quarter, which could indicate a strong second-half performance. However, they tend to have a slower start in the first quarter.

Okemos:

• Quarter 1: 13.9
• Quarter 2: 15.0
• Quarter 3: 14.6
• Quarter 4: 13.9
• Overall Scoring Average: 54.3 points per game

Okemos, on the other hand, has been consistent in all four quarters of play, maintaining a balanced scoring output throughout the game. Their ability to sustain offensive pressure, particularly in the first and second quarters, has been a key factor in their success this season.

Head-to-Head & Breakdown by Game Type

• Overall Record:
  • Western: 6-6
  • Okemos: 10-2
• League Record:
  • Western: 2-4
  • Okemos: 4-2
• Non-League Record:
  • Western: 4-2
  • Okemos: 6-0
• Home Record:
  • Western: 3-3
  • Okemos: 6-1
• Away Record:
  • Western: 2-3
  • Okemos: 4-1
• Neutral Site Record:
  • Western: 1-0
  • Okemos: 0-0
• Playoff Record:
  • Both teams have not played any playoff games yet.
• In-State Record:
  • Western: 6-6
  • Okemos: 10-2

Conclusion

Okemos has dominated the 2024-2025 season, with an impressive 10-2 record and consistent scoring throughout the game. Their offense has been a major force, as they average 54.3 points per game. On the other hand, Western has had a more challenging season, with a 6-6 record. While they’ve had strong performances in non-league matchups, they will need to address their league performance to be more competitive in future seasons.

As both teams look ahead to the remainder of the season, Okemos seems well-positioned for playoff contention, while Western will be focused on making adjustments to finish strong.