The Prairie City (OR) varsity basketball team will host Powder Valley (North Powder, OR) for a home conference game on Friday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Prairie City vs Powder Valley
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Powder Valley vs. Prairie City: A 2024-25 Basketball Comparison

The 2024-25 basketball season has proven to be a mixed bag for Powder Valley and Prairie City, as both teams are navigating their schedules with varied results. Here’s an in-depth look at their performances and head-to-head comparison.

Powder Valley Breakdown

With a record of 2-9 overall and 0-3 in league play, Powder Valley has faced challenges this season. The team has posted a 1-3 record at home, a 1-3 record on the road, and a 0-3 mark in neutral-site games. Despite these struggles, Powder Valley has managed to score an average of 43.7 points per game, but has allowed 575 points, giving them a point differential of -94.

Key wins for Powder Valley include victories over Jordan Valley (55-46) and Harper (52-43). The team’s most difficult stretch came against league rivals, including close losses to Adrian (51-45) and Cove (58-48). With several games still to play, including contests against Union and Wallowa, Powder Valley will look to close out the season strong and improve its league performance.

Prairie City Breakdown

On the other hand, Prairie City has enjoyed a more successful season thus far, with a 6-4 overall record and an impressive 1-0 record in league play. Prairie City’s home record is particularly strong, sitting at 3-1, while their away record is balanced at 3-3. The team averages 48.4 points per game, scoring 484 total points and allowing 475, which indicates their competitiveness in matchups.

Key wins for Prairie City include victories against Jordan Valley (56-37) and Cove (56-46). The team has also made notable performances against Wallowa (58-32) and Pine Eagle (63-32), showing their ability to dominate in several contests. Prairie City’s only league loss came against Grant Union (66-40), but they still have opportunities to build on their 5-3 record against common opponents.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head matchup between these two teams has yet to happen this season, but it’s worth noting their respective records against common opponents. Powder Valley has posted a 2-3 record against common opponents, while Prairie City has gone 5-3. This discrepancy indicates that Prairie City may have had an easier time against similar teams, which bodes well for their chances in their upcoming matchup with Powder Valley.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents, with mixed results. Here’s a brief look at how the teams fared:

• Jordan Valley: Powder Valley won (55-46), Prairie City won (56-37).
• Adrian: Powder Valley lost (51-45), Prairie City lost (55-23).
• Harper: Powder Valley won (52-43), Prairie City is yet to play (1/24/25).
• Union: Powder Valley lost (62-36), Prairie City lost (59-34).
• Cove: Powder Valley lost (58-48), Prairie City won (56-46).
• Wallowa: Powder Valley is set to play on 1/9/25, while Prairie City won (58-32).
• Pine Eagle: Powder Valley is set to play on 1/16/25, while Prairie City won (63-32).
• Grant Union: Powder Valley is set to play on 1/21/25, while Prairie City lost (66-40).

Conclusion

The 2024-25 season for Powder Valley and Prairie City has seen contrasting performances so far, with Prairie City enjoying a more successful run both in and out of the league. While Powder Valley has shown flashes of competitiveness, their overall record and struggles in close games have left them with work to do. Prairie City, meanwhile, is riding high on an excellent overall record and strong performances against common opponents.

As both teams continue through the season, all eyes will be on their head-to-head matchup and how they fare in upcoming games. For Powder Valley, it’s a chance to turn around their season, while Prairie City will look to build on its solid momentum.