The Perrydale (Amity, OR) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Horizon Christian (Hood River, OR) on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 4:30 PM.

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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Perrydale vs Horizon Christian
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 4:30. p.m. ET
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Horizon Christian vs. Perrydale: A Pre-Game Preview

On December 27, 2024, the Horizon Christian Hawks (Hood River, OR) will face off against the Perrydale Pirates (Amity, OR) in an exciting non-conference varsity basketball matchup. The game will take place at Perrydale, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Fans can look forward to an intense game as both teams strive for a much-needed win to improve their season records.

Team Records and Performance

Horizon Christian enters the game with a 2-4 overall record, having won 2 games at home and lost 2 games on the road. Their overall win percentage currently stands at .333, with a points for (PF) and points against (PA) balance of 272. Horizon Christian has faced a variety of competition so far in the season, and this game will be crucial to boosting their record as they head into the latter part of the schedule.

On the other hand, Perrydale has a 2-7 overall record, with a 2-1 record in league play. Their home performance has been relatively strong at 2-1, while they have struggled on the road, holding a 0-4 record. Their win percentage sits at .222, with a points for (PF) total of 333 and points against (PA) total of 461. Although they have had difficulties this season, the Pirates have shown resilience and will be hoping to turn their fortunes around in front of their home crowd.

Scoring Averages and Head-to-Head

The Horizon Christian team is averaging 45.3 points per game this season, while Perrydale trails with an average of 37.0 points per game. Both teams will need to improve their offensive consistency to secure a win in this matchup.

Regarding their previous meetings, Horizon Christian and Perrydale have a 1-1 record against common opponents this season. Horizon Christian previously lost to North Clackamas Christian (37-34) but triumphed over Valor Christian (54-40). Perrydale, meanwhile, lost to North Clackamas Christian as well (58-31) but secured a narrow victory against Lewis Academy (49-46).

Common Opponents

Both teams have shared opponents this season, and those matchups offer an intriguing look at how they may match up against each other. Horizon Christian’s victory against Valor Christian is particularly notable, while Perrydale’s win over Lewis Academy shows their potential to overcome tough competition. The games between these two teams will provide insight into how well each has adapted to these common rivals.

Game Breakdown

Horizon Christian and Perrydale are both looking to build momentum, and this game will be pivotal for both teams. Horizon Christian will aim to improve its away performance, having struggled to secure wins on the road so far. Perrydale, on the other hand, will hope to capitalize on their home advantage, where they’ve performed better than away.

Horizon Christian:

• Record: 2-4 overall
• Home: 2-2
• Away: 0-2
• Points per Game: 45.3
• Points Against: 272
• Key Wins: Valor Christian (54-40)

Perrydale:

• Record: 2-7 overall, 2-1 in league
• Home: 2-1
• Away: 0-4
• Points per Game: 37.0
• Points Against: 461
• Key Wins: Lewis Academy (49-46)

Conclusion

With both teams striving for improvement, this non-conference game will be an exciting one to watch. Horizon Christian will be looking to gain their first road victory of the season, while Perrydale will hope to continue their strong home form. The teams’ contrasting records suggest a close contest, and it will ultimately come down to execution on the court. Fans of both teams are sure to enjoy an action-packed game as these two schools clash on December 27.