The Our Redeemer’s Christian (Minot, ND) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Westhope/Newburg (Westhope, ND) today at 7:15 p.m.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: North Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Our Redeemer’s Christian vs Westhope/Newburg
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:15. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

A Detailed Comparison of Westhope/Newburg and Our Redeemer’s Christian Basketball Teams: 2024-2025 Season

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, two teams stand out in North Dakota: Westhope/Newburg and Our Redeemer’s Christian. Both have shown impressive performances and boast strong records so far, creating excitement for their upcoming matchups. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of their seasons, key statistics, and their performance relative to each other.

Team Records and Rankings

• Westhope/Newburg:
  • Overall Record: 5-1
  • Home Record: 1-0
  • Away Record: 4-1
  • Win Percentage: 83.3%
  • Points For: 507
  • Points Against: 329
  • Class Ranking: 6th
• Our Redeemer’s Christian:
  • Overall Record: 6-1
  • District Record: 0-1
  • Home Record: 2-0
  • Away Record: 3-1
  • Neutral Record: 1-0
  • Win Percentage: 85.7%
  • District Percentage: 0%
  • Points For: 481
  • Points Against: 275
  • Class Ranking: 15th

Despite both teams holding near-identical overall records, Our Redeemer’s Christian holds a slight edge with a better win percentage, largely due to their dominance in home games and their impressive performances in non-league contests.

Scoring Averages

• Westhope/Newburg:
  • Points Per Game: 84.5
  • Quarterly Breakdown:
    • Q1: 22.5
    • Q2: 25.7
    • Q3: 23.0
    • Q4: 13.3
• Our Redeemer’s Christian:
  • Points Per Game: 68.7 (Note: specific quarterly data is not available)

Westhope/Newburg excels offensively, averaging an impressive 84.5 points per game. Their highest-scoring quarter is the second, where they put up over 25 points. In comparison, Our Redeemer’s Christian manages a more modest 68.7 points per game, showcasing a solid but less explosive offense.

Team Statistical Comparison

Westhope/Newburg has a significant advantage across the board in key statistics, particularly in scoring and ball distribution:

• Points Per Game:
  • Westhope/Newburg: 84.2
  • Our Redeemer’s Christian: Data unavailable
• Rebounds Per Game:
  • Westhope/Newburg: 31.0
  • Our Redeemer’s Christian: Data unavailable
• Assists Per Game:
  • Westhope/Newburg: 21.0
  • Our Redeemer’s Christian: Data unavailable
• Steals Per Game:
  • Westhope/Newburg: 13.3
  • Our Redeemer’s Christian: Data unavailable
• Blocks Per Game:
  • Westhope/Newburg: 1.8
  • Our Redeemer’s Christian: Data unavailable

Key Players

• Westhope/Newburg:
  • Walker Braaten: 27.3 PPG, 4.0 steals, 1.0 blocks
  • Hunter Tolstad: 9.0 RPG
  • Will Artz: 4.7 APG

Braaten stands out as the team leader, especially with his scoring average of 27.3 points per game. He also contributes defensively, leading the team in both steals and blocks. Tolstad and Artz provide strong support in rebounding and assists, respectively.

• Our Redeemer’s Christian: Data unavailable for individual leaders

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents this season, providing a useful comparison of their performances. Westhope/Newburg holds a perfect 3-0 record against common opponents, including dominant wins over Kenmare/Bowbells, Powers Lake/Burke Central, and Hazen. Meanwhile, Our Redeemer’s Christian has posted a 2-1 record against the same opponents, with a notable victory over Hazen and losses to Bishop Ryan.

Record Breakdown

Here’s a closer look at their performance in various categories:

• Westhope/Newburg:
  • Non-League: 5-1
  • Common Opponents: 3-0
  • Home: 1-0
  • Away: 4-1
• Our Redeemer’s Christian:
  • Non-League: 6-0
  • Common Opponents: 2-1
  • Home: 2-0
  • Away: 3-1

Both teams show strong records in non-league play, but Westhope/Newburg has proven more dominant against common opponents, showcasing their consistency and ability to perform in a variety of situations.

Upcoming Matchup

Both teams are headed for further clashes with tough opponents in the season, with a head-to-head matchup between the two anticipated later in the year. Their contrasting styles – Westhope/Newburg’s high-scoring offense and Our Redeemer’s Christian’s balanced defense – should provide for an exciting and competitive game.

In conclusion, both Westhope/Newburg and Our Redeemer’s Christian have demonstrated impressive abilities in the 2024-2025 basketball season. While Westhope/Newburg leads in scoring and key statistics, Our Redeemer’s Christian has proven resilience with a solid win percentage. Fans can expect an exciting conclusion to the season as these two teams aim for further success.