The Pleasant Grove High School varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Bingham High School (South Jordan, UT) on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

Matchup Details Basketball:

What: Utah, High School Basketball
Who: Pleasant Grove vs Bingham
When: Friday, December 06, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Bingham vs. Pleasant Grove: A Comparison of Performance and Statistics (2024-2025)

As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues, the teams of Bingham and Pleasant Grove have shown contrasting performance records. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how the two teams compare across various metrics, including overall records, scoring averages, individual leaders, and common opponents.

Overall Records and Performance

Bingham has posted an impressive 4-1 record so far in the season. They are undefeated at home with a 2-0 record but have faced a single loss on the road with a 2-1 away record. Their overall performance has been strong, earning them a win percentage of .800.

On the other hand, Pleasant Grove has struggled, with a 1-3 overall record. They have yet to win at home, holding an 0-1 record at home, and have won just one of their three away games, giving them a .250 win percentage.

Team Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring, Bingham holds a significant advantage. The team averages 70.6 points per game, with an efficient offensive system that thrives in the first and third quarters, averaging 19.7 points in each of those periods. Pleasant Grove, while competitive, averages only 62.5 points per game, with their strongest quarter being the fourth, where they score an average of 19.0 points.

• Bingham Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 19.7
  • Q2: 17.3
  • Q3: 19.7
  • Q4: 16.7
• Pleasant Grove Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 12.0
  • Q2: 13.0
  • Q3: 18.5
  • Q4: 19.0

Bingham’s higher scoring efficiency, especially in the early quarters, sets them apart from Pleasant Grove, whose scoring improves as the game progresses.

Key Statistical Comparisons

Bingham leads in most major statistical categories:

• Points Per Game: Bingham (74.0) vs. Pleasant Grove (62.3)
• Rebounds Per Game: Bingham (29.7) vs. Pleasant Grove (23.3)
• Assists Per Game: Bingham (18.0) vs. Pleasant Grove (14.7)
• Steals Per Game: Bingham (19.7) vs. Pleasant Grove (6.0)
• Blocks Per Game: Bingham (2.7) vs. Pleasant Grove (3.3)

Bingham’s dominance is particularly clear in steals and assists, where they outpace Pleasant Grove by a large margin. Their ability to pressure opponents and generate fast breaks has been crucial to their strong start to the season.

Team Leaders

Bingham’s Luke West leads the team in points per game with an impressive 16.0, and Parker Snedaker is the team leader in rebounds and steals with 5.7 and 4.7 per game, respectively. West’s scoring prowess and Snedaker’s defensive abilities are key to Bingham’s success.

Pleasant Grove’s top scorer is Jaxon Brown, who averages 12.3 points per game. In the rebounding department, Brennan Blackett leads with 5.3 rebounds per game, while Ty Palmer contributes significantly in both assists (4.7) and steals (1.7).

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents this season. Bingham has managed to beat teams like Westlake (65-53) and Davis (73-72), while Pleasant Grove has fallen to Davis (63-46) and Herriman (63-62). These results show that Bingham has had a more favorable run against shared opponents, winning both of their matchups, while Pleasant Grove has struggled, posting a 0-2 record against the same teams.

Head-to-Head and Future Matchups

In terms of head-to-head results, Bingham leads with a 2-0 record against common opponents, while Pleasant Grove remains winless, at 0-2. Looking ahead, both teams will have a chance to face teams like American Fork and Riverton, which could significantly impact their overall standings.

Conclusion

Bingham’s strong performance across the board, with superior scoring, rebounding, and defensive metrics, has made them one of the top teams in the region. They have proven to be efficient on both ends of the court, dominating both home and away games. In contrast, Pleasant Grove has faced challenges this season but will look to build on their experience as they aim to turn things around. Their performance against common opponents highlights the gap they need to bridge to be competitive against stronger teams like Bingham. As the season progresses, the outcomes of their future matchups will be crucial in determining how these two teams fare in their respective conferences.