The Oklahoma Flame (Bixby, OK) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Oklahoma City Knights HomeSchool (Oklahoma City, OK) on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

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What: Oklahoma High School Basketball
Who: Oklahoma Flame vs Oklahoma City Knights HomeSchool
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 8:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

A Closer Look at OCKHS and Oklahoma Flame: Head-to-Head and Season Breakdown

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, two teams are garnering attention with impressive records: Oklahoma City Knights HomeSchool (OCKHS) and Oklahoma Flame. While both have achieved notable success so far, a deeper analysis of their performance reveals some interesting comparisons and contrasts.

OCKHS: A Strong District Presence

OCKHS has maintained a strong overall record of 9-6, bolstered by an undefeated 5-0 record within their district. The team’s consistency in district play has been a key to their success, and they’ve shown their ability to compete both at home (4-2) and away (4-3). Despite their winning record, they’ve been slightly less dominant in neutral-site games, going 1-1. The team has scored an impressive 938 points on the season, averaging 62.5 points per game while allowing 873 points, which gives them a solid scoring advantage over opponents.

Scoring Breakdown for OCKHS:

• Q1: 12.0
• Q2: 13.0
• Q3: 16.0
• Q4: 15.0
• Final Average: 62.5

This steady progression in scoring throughout the game is indicative of their ability to adapt and maintain offensive pressure from start to finish.

Oklahoma Flame: A High-Scoring Machine

Oklahoma Flame has had a stellar 9-3 record overall, with a much higher win percentage of .750 compared to OCKHS’s .600. However, their district record of 0-1 raises questions about their performance in conference play, especially considering their dominance outside the district, where they’ve gone 6-1. The team has proven its strength in away games (3-2) and neutral-site contests (3-1). With 776 points scored on the season, averaging 64.7 points per game, Oklahoma Flame has maintained a potent offense while holding opponents to 641 points.

Scoring Breakdown for Oklahoma Flame:

• Q1: 14.5
• Q2: 20.3
• Q3: 21.0
• Q4: 14.5
• Final Average: 64.7

What stands out for Oklahoma Flame is their explosive second and third quarters, in which they score significantly higher than in the other periods. This explosive offense gives them a decisive edge in the middle of the game, helping to build leads that their opponents struggle to overcome.

Common Opponents: Analyzing the Head-to-Head Results

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents during the season, allowing for a direct comparison of their performances.

• Oklahoma City Knights HomeSchool vs. Tulsa NOAH HomeSchool:
  • 11/9/24: OCKHS secured a decisive 84-35 win over Tulsa NOAH.
  • 1/7/25: OCKHS will visit Tulsa NOAH for another encounter.
• Hoops for Christ:
  • 12/6/24: OCKHS won comfortably with a 82-39 scoreline.
  • 11/16/24: Oklahoma Flame also won decisively against Hoops for Christ, 64-21.

With both teams securing impressive wins over these common opponents, OCKHS holds a slight edge in head-to-head competition, having posted a perfect 2-0 record against these teams compared to Oklahoma Flame’s 1-0.

Record Breakdown: A Detailed Look at Performance

A further breakdown of their respective records highlights their strengths and areas for improvement:

• Overall Record:
  • OCKHS (9-6) vs. Oklahoma Flame (9-3)
• District Record:
  • OCKHS (5-0) vs. Oklahoma Flame (0-1)
• Home Performance:
  • OCKHS (4-2) vs. Oklahoma Flame (3-0)
• Away Performance:
  • OCKHS (4-3) vs. Oklahoma Flame (3-2)
• Neutral Site:
  • OCKHS (1-1) vs. Oklahoma Flame (3-1)

It’s clear that both teams have excelled at home, with OCKHS having a slightly better record. Oklahoma Flame, on the other hand, stands out with an impressive neutral-site performance (3-1).

Conclusion

While both teams have had successful seasons, OCKHS appears to have the edge in district play with an undefeated record and more balanced performances across various situations. Oklahoma Flame, with a strong overall win percentage, has impressed with a higher-scoring offense and better performance outside their district. Their head-to-head records and dominance against common opponents make this season’s contest between these two teams one to watch. With both squads showing impressive capabilities, the remainder of the season will certainly be filled with thrilling matchups and high stakes.