The Pocahontas (IA) varsity basketball team will host Storm Lake (IA) in a non-conference game on Friday, January 3, at 7:45 p.m.
Pocahontas vs Storm Lake Game Info:
What: Iowa High School Basketball
Who: Pocahontas (IA) vs Storm Lake (IA)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Pocahontas vs Storm Lake
As the 2024-2025 season continues, the Storm Lake and Pocahontas teams have exhibited vastly different records and performances in their respective conferences and overall standings. Below is a detailed breakdown of their current statistics, performance metrics, and upcoming matchups, offering insights into how each team fares heading into the second half of the season.
Storm Lake: A Dominant Force
Storm Lake enters the new year with a perfect record, having won all five of their games in the league, with a 3-0 conference performance and 1-0 at home. Their overall win percentage stands at a remarkable 100%, a testament to their strong offense and consistent play.
Scoring Breakdown:
- First Quarter: 19.0 points
- Second Quarter: 15.0 points
- Third Quarter: 21.0 points
- Fourth Quarter: 18.0 points
- Total Average: 74.2 points per game
Their offensive strength has allowed them to score a total of 371 points this season while conceding 253 points to opponents. The team’s ability to score consistently across all four quarters and in high-pressure moments sets them apart in the conference.
Pocahontas: Struggling for Consistency
Pocahontas, on the other hand, has faced a more challenging season with a 2-4 record overall and a 0-0 conference standing, yet to play a conference game. They have demonstrated some promise in their scoring, but their overall performance has not been consistent, especially in the early stages of the season.
Scoring Breakdown:
- First Quarter: 4.0 points
- Second Quarter: 15.0 points
- Third Quarter: 12.0 points
- Fourth Quarter: 9.0 points
- Total Average: 44.2 points per game
Their average of 44.2 points per game is significantly lower than that of Storm Lake, showing that offensive struggles have hindered their ability to secure wins. With a high-scoring first half but a drop-off in the second half, Pocahontas will need to adjust its offensive strategy to stay competitive.
Head-to-Head with Common Opponents
Both teams share a few common opponents this season, which gives us a glimpse of how they measure up in similar matchups.
- Storm Lake vs. Emmetsburg: 68-46 Win (12/5/24)
- Storm Lake vs. Spirit Lake: 77-68 Win (12/13/24)
For Pocahontas, their games against common opponents are still upcoming. They will face Emmetsburg and Spirit Lake later in the season. So far, Pocahontas has yet to face these teams and will likely look to improve on their record when the matchups come around.
Record Comparison
Here’s how the teams stack up in various categories:
| Category | Storm Lake (24-25) | Pocahontas (24-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 5-0 | 2-4 |
| Conference Record | 3-0 | 0-0 |
| Home Record | 1-0 | 1-2 |
| Away Record | 4-0 | 1-1 |
| Non-Conference Record | 2-0 | 2-4 |
| Head-to-Head | 2-0 (vs. common opponents) | 0-0 |
| In-State Record | 5-0 | 2-4 |
| Out-of-State Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
As the table shows, Storm Lake holds an advantage in nearly every category, particularly in their flawless conference and home records.
Looking Ahead
Storm Lake will continue their undefeated run through the remainder of the season, facing off against teams like Newell-Fonda and South Central Calhoun. Their next challenge will be a road game against Spirit Lake on 1/21/25, a matchup they will be favored to win based on their current form.
Pocahontas will look to turn things around, especially in their conference games, where they are yet to play. With upcoming games against Newell-Fonda and South Central Calhoun, Pocahontas will need to step up their performance in order to stay competitive in the league.
In conclusion, Storm Lake has emerged as one of the top teams in their conference with a dominant start to the season. Pocahontas, while facing challenges, still has the opportunity to improve and turn their season around with key upcoming games. How these two teams perform in their remaining matchups will be crucial for both their playoff hopes and positioning within the conference.
