As the 2024-2025 season heats up, two powerhouses—Somerset Academy Losee and Rancho—are making waves in their respective leagues. With impressive records and standout performances from key players, both teams are looking to make a significant impact in the postseason.

Season Records and Performance Breakdown

Somerset Academy Losee has posted a solid overall record of 14-11, with a respectable 6-4 league standing. Their performance shows balance, with 7 wins at home and 4 on the road. However, their neutral-site games have been a challenge, with a 3-5 record, leading to a win percentage of .560. The team has scored a total of 1,573 points while allowing 1,333, demonstrating offensive prowess and defensive struggles.

On the other hand, Rancho has been a dominant force with a stellar 20-5 overall record and a perfect 10-0 league performance. Their strength lies in both home and away games, with a 6-1 record at home and an impressive 8-0 on the road. Rancho’s offensive firepower is evident, having scored 1,764 points and given up just 1,169—ranking among the best in the region. Rancho’s win percentage stands at .800, with a league percentage of 1.000.

Scoring and Team Comparison

Both teams excel in offensive production, but Rancho outpaces Somerset Academy Losee in nearly every aspect of scoring. Somerset averages 62.9 points per game, with their most significant quarter being the fourth, where they score 20.3 points. Rancho, however, is a more potent offensive force, averaging 70.6 points per game, peaking in the second quarter with 19.9 points, and maintaining a strong, consistent presence throughout the game.

Key Stats:

• Somerset Academy Losee: 57.3 points per game, 33.9 rebounds per game, 12.8 assists per game.
• Rancho: 70.1 points per game, 33.9 rebounds per game, 12.8 assists per game, and a remarkable 15.5 steals per game.

Both teams are competitive on the boards, but Rancho’s ability to disrupt opponents with steals and block shots—3.0 blocks per game—adds another layer to their defense. Somerset Academy Losee has struggled with defensive consistency but still holds its own with standout performances in key games.

Player Leaders

Somerset Academy Losee relies on Roderick Johnson, who leads the team with an impressive 19.3 points per game. Johnson is also a vital presence on defense and can be counted on to make crucial plays throughout the game. Ahmad Koroma adds depth with 1.6 blocks per game.

On Rancho’s side, Jakoi Lide has been a standout performer, averaging an impressive 34.9 points per game, a figure that places him among the top players nationally. Terry Taylor and Jailen Childress have also been key contributors, with Taylor grabbing 7 rebounds per game and Childress leading with 3.8 steals per game. Lide’s presence in scoring and steals has made Rancho an even more dangerous team on both ends of the court.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

While both teams have faced off against common opponents, Rancho has held a perfect 8-0 record in these matchups, while Somerset Academy Losee is 6-2. Key victories for Somerset Academy Losee include wins over Pinecrest Academy Cadence (62-24) and Cimarron-Memorial (71-61). Rancho, on the other hand, has been dominant in similar matchups, including crushing victories against Pinecrest Academy Cadence (81-28) and Cimarron-Memorial (68-55).

The performance of both teams against Canyon Springs was noteworthy, with Somerset Academy Losee winning 62-53 and Rancho following suit with a 64-46 victory. However, the head-to-head contest in their final common opponent matchups, such as against Valley and Las Vegas, has seen mixed results for Somerset Academy Losee, while Rancho consistently outperformed them.

Record Breakdown: In-State vs. Out-of-State

When it comes to state performance, Somerset Academy Losee holds a 12-7 record within their home state, while Rancho boasts an undefeated 14-0 in-state record. However, Somerset Academy Losee has a slightly more challenging out-of-state record at 2-3, compared to Rancho’s 6-5.

Conclusion

As both teams prepare for the postseason, Somerset Academy Losee and Rancho are poised to make deep runs in the tournament. While Somerset Academy Losee’s balance and leadership from Roderick Johnson will be crucial, Rancho’s offensive firepower and defensive capability, led by Jakoi Lide, make them the team to beat. The matchup between these two elite teams will undoubtedly be one of the most exciting showdowns of the season.