The Prairie City (OR) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Reynolds (Troutdale, OR) on Friday, January 10, 2025.
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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Prairie City vs Reynolds
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: on Friday, January 10, 2025.
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Team Breakdown and Performance Analysis: Reynolds vs. Prairie City
In the 2024-2025 season, two high school basketball teams, Reynolds and Prairie City, have had distinct journeys, each showcasing strengths and challenges in their respective campaigns. Below is an analysis of their performance, rankings, and team averages.
Reynolds (24-25) Overview
- Overall Record: 4-5
- Home Record: 0-3
- Away Record: 2-1
- Neutral Record: 2-1
- Win Percentage: .444
- Points For (PF): 469
- Points Against (PA): 473
- Scoring Average: 52.1 points per game
Reynolds has faced a challenging start to the season with a losing overall record of 4-5. Despite struggling at home with a 0-3 record, the team has managed to perform better on the road and on neutral grounds, where their record stands at 2-1 in both categories. Their overall points scored (469) and points allowed (473) indicate closely contested games, with their scoring average at 52.1 points per game.
Prairie City (24-25) Overview
- Overall Record: 6-4
- League Record: 1-0
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 3-3
- Win Percentage: .600
- League Win Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 484
- Points Against (PA): 475
- Scoring Average: 48.4 points per game
In contrast, Prairie City has posted a winning record of 6-4 in the 2024-2025 season. With a perfect record in league play (1-0) and a solid 3-1 record at home, Prairie City has been able to demonstrate consistent performance. However, their away record is more balanced, with 3 wins and 3 losses. Prairie City’s scoring average of 48.4 points per game, slightly lower than Reynolds’, shows a defensive-minded approach, while their total points scored (484) and points allowed (475) suggest a similar level of competitiveness to Reynolds.
Head-to-Head and Record Breakdown
- Overall Comparison:
- Reynolds holds a record of 4-5, while Prairie City stands at 6-4, reflecting Prairie City’s superior performance thus far.
- League Play:
- Prairie City has a perfect 1-0 record in league games, while Reynolds has yet to participate in league games (0-0 record).
- Non-League Play:
- Reynolds’ 0-3 non-league record contrasts Prairie City’s more favorable 2-2 performance in non-league games.
- Home, Away, and Neutral Games:
- Reynolds has struggled at home with a 0-3 record but has done better on the road (2-1) and in neutral-site games (2-1). Prairie City has had more success at home (3-1) but has been evenly split on the road (3-3).
- In-State vs. Out-of-State:
- Both teams have had an entirely in-state schedule so far, with Prairie City boasting a stronger out-of-state record of 3-1.
Conclusion
While both Reynolds and Prairie City have exhibited competitive play throughout the season, Prairie City emerges as the more consistent team with a solid overall record and strong performances both at home and away. Reynolds will need to improve their home court performance and continue their road and neutral-site success to stay competitive in the remainder of the season.
Despite the challenges, Reynolds has shown resilience in tight games, as indicated by their narrow margin between points scored and points allowed. Prairie City, on the other hand, has exhibited a more balanced approach to their schedule and has a brighter outlook with their unbeaten league performance. The matchup between these two teams will be one to watch, especially if Reynolds can turn their home form around and close the gap in their overall record.
