The Ponaganset varsity basketball team from North Scituate, RI, will host a home conference game against Paul Cuffee from Providence, RI, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM.
Matchup Information
Paul Cuffee vs Ponaganset
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Ponaganset High School, North Scituate, RI
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Paul Cuffee vs. Ponaganset: A Statistical Showdown of the 2024-25 Season
The 2024-25 basketball season showcases two Rhode Island high school teams—Paul Cuffee and Ponaganset—who have performed with distinct patterns in both league and non-league play. Here’s a breakdown of their performance, strengths, and challenges based on their season statistics.
Season Records & Performance
Paul Cuffee (24-25)
- Overall Record: 2-5
- League Record: 2-4
- Home/Away Record: 0-1 (Home), 2-4 (Away)
- Win Percentage: 28.6%
- Points Scored (PF/PA): 378 / 382
Ponaganset (24-25)
- Overall Record: 7-3
- League Record: 7-1
- Home/Away Record: 5-2 (Home), 2-1 (Away)
- Win Percentage: 70.0%
- Points Scored (PF/PA): 629 / 565
Ponaganset has established itself as a dominant force with a league-leading 87.5% win rate, while Paul Cuffee struggles to find consistency, especially in home games where they are winless.
Scoring and Quarter-by-Quarter Performance
Ponaganset exhibits balanced scoring across all four quarters, maintaining strong finishes:
- Q1: 18.0 PPG
- Q2: 16.0 PPG
- Q3: 8.0 PPG
- Q4: 18.0 PPG
- Final Average: 62.9 PPG
Paul Cuffee averages 54.0 PPG, indicating a need for increased offensive output to compete with higher-scoring teams like Ponaganset.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Paul Cuffee | Ponaganset |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | – | 62.6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | – | 35.7 |
| Assists Per Game | – | 14.7 |
| Steals Per Game | – | 10.0 |
| Blocks Per Game | – | 3.1 |
Ponaganset’s superior averages in rebounds, assists, and steals highlight their ability to control possessions and capitalize on opportunities.
Individual Leaders
Ponaganset Leaders
- Points Per Game: Brady Miller (16.9)
- Rebounds Per Game: Justin Welch (6.4)
- Assists Per Game: Randy Myers (3.0)
- Steals Per Game: Luke Pierre-Louis (2.2)
- Blocks Per Game: Mike Sarkis (1.0)
Ponaganset’s Brady Miller leads the offensive charge, significantly surpassing the national average for points per game.
Common Opponents
Against common opponents, Ponaganset is undefeated (7-0), showcasing their dominance, while Paul Cuffee has a 2-4 record. Highlights include:
- Blackstone Valley Prep:
- Paul Cuffee: 55-44 (Win)
- Ponaganset: 70-36 (Win)
- Hope:
- Paul Cuffee: 61-58 (Win)
- Ponaganset: Played twice, with results pending.
Ponaganset consistently achieves higher-margin victories, indicating stronger overall play.
Key Takeaways
- Offensive Power: Ponaganset’s scoring depth, led by Brady Miller, provides them with an edge over opponents, while Paul Cuffee needs to boost their scoring consistency.
- Defense and Possession: Ponaganset’s superior stats in steals and rebounds suggest better control of the game’s tempo.
- Head-to-Head Potential: If these two teams were to meet, Ponaganset’s balanced attack and stronger statistical profile would make them the clear favorite.
Paul Cuffee can look to improve their defense and capitalize on offensive opportunities in upcoming games to close the gap against stronger teams like Ponaganset.
