The Ponchatoula (LA) varsity basketball team will play a home tournament game against Dunham (Baton Rouge, LA) today at 5:50 p.m.
Ponchatoula vs Dunham Game Info:
What: Louisiana High School Basketball
Who: Ponchatoula (LA) vs Dunham (LA)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 5:50 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Ponchatoula vs Dunham
As we approach the second half of the 2024-2025 high school basketball season, the Dunham and Ponchatoula teams are setting the stage for an exciting conclusion. Both teams have shown promise, but how do they compare in terms of performance and stats?
Team Overview: Dunham (24-25)
Dunham has compiled a solid record of 5-2 overall this season, with an impressive 1-0 record in district play. They’ve shown their strength at home, where they are undefeated, holding a 2-0 mark. However, away from home, Dunham has had more of a challenge, posting a 1-1 record. Their neutral-site games have been more successful, with a 2-1 record.
In terms of scoring, Dunham averages 64.0 points per game, with the most explosive quarter being the third, where they average 16.0 points. Despite their overall success, their points allowed per game (PA) sits at 335, and their points per game (PF) stands at 448, giving them a .714 win percentage and a 1.000 district win percentage.
Team Overview: Ponchatoula (24-25)
Ponchatoula, with a record of 8-4, has played more games than Dunham. They’ve found success both at home, with a 4-0 mark, and on the road, with a 2-2 record. Their neutral-site games have been evenly split, with a 2-2 record.
Ponchatoula’s offensive prowess is evident in their 65.8 points per game average, slightly ahead of Dunham. The team’s scoring steadily increases through the quarters, with their highest scoring period in the final quarter, where they average 18.5 points. They’ve accumulated 789 points for (PF) and allowed 661 points (PA), giving them a .667 win percentage.
Head-to-Head: Dunham vs. Ponchatoula
When it comes to common opponents, Ponchatoula holds an edge with a 1-2 record against them, compared to Dunham’s 0-0 record. Their recent matchup results paint an intriguing picture. Ponchatoula faced St. Augustine on December 27, 2024, and lost 51-48, while Dunham will face St. Augustine on January 7, 2025. Ponchatoula also defeated Archbishop Rummel 66-62 on November 27, 2024, while Dunham has yet to face them.
Game Breakdown by Date:
- Dunham has upcoming games against St. Augustine on January 7, 2025, Catholic on January 17, 2025, Archbishop Rummel on January 21, 2025, and University Lab on January 31, 2025.
- Ponchatoula will also face Catholic on January 4, 2025, and University Lab on January 2, 2025.
Both teams have shown they can win in different circumstances, but their respective performances in these head-to-head games will be crucial for playoff positioning later in the season.
Record Breakdown
Here’s a more detailed look at how each team performs in various aspects:
- Overall Record: Dunham (5-2) vs. Ponchatoula (8-4)
- League Play: Dunham (1-0) vs. Ponchatoula (0-0)
- Non-League Play: Dunham (3-0) vs. Ponchatoula (3-1)
- Home Record: Dunham (2-0) vs. Ponchatoula (4-0)
- Away Record: Dunham (1-1) vs. Ponchatoula (2-2)
- Neutral Site Record: Dunham (2-1) vs. Ponchatoula (2-2)
- In-State Record: Dunham (5-0) vs. Ponchatoula (8-4)
- Out-of-State Record: Dunham (0-2) vs. Ponchatoula (0-0)
Conclusion
Both teams have shown great resilience and skill this season. Dunham has the edge in district play, while Ponchatoula has been more consistent overall with a stronger offensive performance. As both teams head toward their upcoming games, they will look to build on their strengths and work on their weaknesses. The head-to-head matchups and final playoff seeding will certainly be influenced by the results of their performances in the weeks to come. Fans of both schools are in for an exciting remainder of the season as these two teams continue to battle for supremacy.
