The Our Redeemer’s Christian High School (Minot, ND) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Kenmare/Bowbells High School (Kenmare, ND) today at 4 p.m.

Matchup Details
Kenmare/Bowbells (Co-Op) vs. Our Redeemer’s Christian High School Basketball
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m.
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Basketball Team Showdown: Kenmare/Bowbells vs. Our Redeemer’s Christian

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, two North Dakota teams—Kenmare/Bowbells and Our Redeemer’s Christian—are making waves in their respective districts, with impressive and competitive records. These two teams have faced each other’s common opponents and are showing contrasting results across their schedules. Let’s break down their performance to see how these teams compare.

Team Records:

• Kenmare/Bowbells (2-3 Record) Kenmare/Bowbells has had a mixed start to the season, with an overall 2-3 record. They’ve won one of their two home games, but struggle on the road with an 0-2 record. They’ve managed to secure one win on neutral ground, giving them a .400 win percentage overall. Their scoring has been spread across four quarters, averaging 56.2 points per game, with significant efforts in the third quarter (19.0 points).
• Our Redeemer’s Christian (7-1 Record) Our Redeemer’s Christian has seen a stellar performance this season, with a 7-1 record overall. Their district performance is even stronger at 6-0, and they are undefeated at home, boasting a perfect 3-0 record. Their overall win percentage is an impressive .875, and they score an average of 67.4 points per game, consistently strong in the final quarter (20 points). Their all-around play has been dominating, reflected in their strong start to the season.

Scoring and Team Play:

• Kenmare/Bowbells Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 5.0 points
  • Q2: 15.0 points
  • Q3: 19.0 points
  • Q4: 9.0 points
  • Final: 56.2 points

  Kenmare/Bowbells has a slow start in the first quarter but improves significantly by the third quarter, where they score an average of 19.0 points. Their 9.0 points in the fourth quarter reflect a tendency to finish games weaker than their competitors.

• Our Redeemer’s Christian Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 10.0 points
  • Q2: 12.0 points
  • Q3: 16.0 points
  • Q4: 20.0 points
  • Final: 67.4 points

  Our Redeemer’s Christian, on the other hand, consistently produces balanced offensive output, with a noticeable surge in the fourth quarter, where they score an average of 20.0 points. This strong finish could be key to their success.

Common Opponents Comparison:

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents during the season, providing insight into how they match up.

• Kenmare/Bowbells vs. Common Opponents (2-2 Record): Kenmare/Bowbells has shown a balanced approach, holding a 2-2 record against shared rivals. Notably, they defeated South Prairie/Max 54-43 and Berthold 77-38, but lost to Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood and Westhope/Newburg.
• Our Redeemer’s Christian vs. Common Opponents (4-1 Record): Our Redeemer’s Christian has been much more dominant, with a 4-1 record against the same opponents. Their victories include big wins over South Prairie/Max (66-28), Westhope/Newburg (58-44), and Hazen (67-49), with only one loss to Bishop Ryan (64-58).

Home and Away Performance:

• Kenmare/Bowbells: At home, Kenmare/Bowbells has a 1-1 record, but struggles away, with an 0-2 record. They will need to find a way to strengthen their away performances to make a deeper playoff push.
• Our Redeemer’s Christian: Our Redeemer’s Christian, on the other hand, has been undefeated both at home (3-0) and away (1-0), showing their ability to perform in varied environments.

Upcoming Matchups:

As the season progresses, both teams will face more challenges, with several key games on the horizon. Kenmare/Bowbells will need to capitalize on their home advantage and improve their performance in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Our Redeemer’s Christian will look to continue their strong district performance and maintain their perfect away record.

Conclusion: While Kenmare/Bowbells has shown flashes of strong play, particularly in the third quarter, their overall performance is inconsistent, especially on the road. In contrast, Our Redeemer’s Christian has been dominant, especially in district play, and has demonstrated the ability to finish games strong. These differences in scoring, record, and overall consistency paint a picture of two teams heading in different directions as the season progresses.