The Plainfield East varsity basketball team (Plainfield, IL) will host a conference game against Bolingbrook (IL) on Friday, December 20, at 6:30 PM.
Plainfield East vs Bolingbrook Game Info:
What: Illinois High School Basketball
Who: Plainfield East (IL) vs Bolingbrook (IL)
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Plainfield East vs Bolingbrook
As Buffalo Grove prepares to face Hersey in a highly anticipated varsity basketball game on December 20, let’s delve into the rankings, records, and key statistics that set the stage for this matchup.
Team Rankings and Performance
Buffalo Grove (24-25 Season):
- IL Class Rank: 443
- Overall Record: 3-6
- Conference Record: 1-1
- Home Record: 0-4
- Away Record: 2-0
- Neutral Record: 1-2
- Win Percentage: .333
- Conference Win Percentage: .500
- Points For (PF): 454
- Points Against (PA): 542
Hersey (24-25 Season):
- IL Class Rank: 24
- Overall Record: 8-0
- Conference Record: 2-0
- Home Record: 3-0
- Away Record: 3-0
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Win Percentage: 1.000
- Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 442
- Points Against (PA): 314
Team Scoring Averages
Buffalo Grove:
- Q1: 6.7
- Q2: 8.0
- Q3: 7.7
- Q4: 8.3
- Overtime: 72.0
- Final Average: 50.4
Hersey:
- Final Average: 55.3
Common Opponent Records
Buffalo Grove:
- Common Opponent Record: 2-1
- Notable Wins:
- Grayslake Central (60-46)
- Wheeling (64-41)
- Notable Loss:
- Prospect (43-66)
Hersey:
- Common Opponent Record: 3-0
- Notable Wins:
- Prospect (51-36)
- Elk Grove (50-16)
- Hoffman Estates (52-51)
Key Matchup Insights
Buffalo Grove Strengths:
Buffalo Grove has shown resilience in away games with a 2-0 record, despite struggling at home (0-4). They have a balanced scoring effort across quarters, though their overall scoring average (50.4) falls short of Hersey’s.
Hersey Strengths:
Hersey has been dominant both in conference play and overall, maintaining an unblemished record (8-0). With a solid defense limiting opponents to an average of 314 points across all games, Hersey has shown why they rank 24th in the state.
Head-to-Head Schedule
Upcoming Games:
- December 20, 2024: Buffalo Grove @ Hersey (6:00 PM)
- January 28, 2025: Hersey @ Buffalo Grove (7:00 PM)
Final Thoughts
Hersey enters the December 20 game as clear favorites, backed by a superior record and state ranking. However, Buffalo Grove’s strong away performances suggest they could pose a challenge. With conference standings at stake, this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest.
