The Powers Lake/Burke Central (Powers Lake, ND) varsity basketball team is set to play a home conference game against Ray (ND) today at 7:15 PM.

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What: North Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Powers Lake/Burke Central vs Ray
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:15. p.m. ET
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Ray vs Powers Lake/Burke Central: A Detailed Comparison of 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons

As we progress through the 2024-2025 basketball season, a closer look at the performances of Ray and Powers Lake/Burke Central reveals some intriguing statistics. Both teams are competitive in their respective leagues and demonstrate unique strengths, but when comparing key metrics like win percentages, scoring averages, and matchups, it becomes clear that both squads have the potential to make significant impacts in their district and beyond.

Team Performance and Records

Ray (2024-2025):
Ray’s overall record stands at 4-2, with a district record of 1-0. They have shown a strong performance at home with a 3-2 record and remain undefeated in district play. Despite a balanced record, their offensive play has been notably impressive, scoring 407 points so far, which averages out to an impressive 67.8 points per game. Ray’s defense, however, could use some work as they have conceded 362 points over the season, giving up an average of 60.3 points per game.

Powers Lake/Burke Central (2024-2025):
Powers Lake/Burke Central has recorded a slightly lower overall win percentage of .571, with a 4-3 overall record. However, their undefeated district record (1-0) mirrors Ray’s district success. Powers Lake/Burke Central’s offense has also been potent, averaging 65.9 points per game, just behind Ray’s 67.8 points. They have managed to score 461 points so far, while conceding 411 points, resulting in a points differential of 50.

Scoring Breakdown

When it comes to scoring, both teams have displayed balanced attacks across quarters, though their strategies do differ slightly. Powers Lake/Burke Central averages 14 points in each of the first two quarters, before seeing a dip in the third quarter with only 7 points, but they recover with 16 points in the fourth. On the other hand, Ray’s team scoring average is not broken down quarter by quarter but totals 67.8 points per game, which suggests consistent offensive efforts throughout their matchups.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several common opponents, providing a useful point of comparison.

• Bishop Ryan: Ray suffered a significant loss to Bishop Ryan (75-40) on December 20, 2024, while Powers Lake/Burke Central lost by a similar margin (65-41) on December 14, 2024.
• Parshall/North Shore: Ray claimed a strong victory (90-72) on January 6, 2025, while Powers Lake/Burke Central is set to face them on February 11, 2025.
• Trenton: Powers Lake/Burke Central recorded a dominant win over Trenton (76-44) on January 7, 2025, a victory that could provide them with momentum in future matchups.

Despite some losses to tough competition, both teams remain competitive when up against common opponents, with Powers Lake/Burke Central having a slightly better record of 2-1 against these shared teams compared to Ray’s 1-1.

Head-to-Head Record

Ray and Powers Lake/Burke Central have not yet faced off against each other this season, but their historical performances against similar opponents show intriguing similarities. Both teams have demonstrated the ability to win in district play, and their strength in neutral-site games will be a key factor when they eventually meet.

In-State vs Out-of-State Play

When it comes to in-state play, both teams have similar records: Ray stands at 3-2, while Powers Lake/Burke Central is at 4-3. Neither team has played any out-of-state games yet this season, making the in-state record especially important for their standing.

Conclusion

While both Ray and Powers Lake/Burke Central have demonstrated their capabilities throughout the 2024-2025 season, Ray edges out slightly with a higher win percentage and scoring average. However, Powers Lake/Burke Central has been able to stay competitive against a similar group of opponents, and their consistency in district play should not be overlooked. As the season progresses, these two teams will continue to battle for supremacy, and it will be exciting to see how their upcoming matchups unfold.