The Layton Christian Academy (Layton, UT) varsity basketball team is playing a neutral tournament game against Redondo Union (Redondo Beach, CA) today at 3 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Utah High School Basketball
Who: Redondo Union vs Layton Christian Academy
When: Today, December 21, 2024
Time: 3:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Redondo Union vs Layton Christian Academy

The 2024-2025 Utah high school basketball season has been marked by impressive performances, with Redondo Union and Layton Christian Academy emerging as key teams. Let’s take a closer look at the rankings, records, team statistics, and the head-to-head matchups between these two teams.

Redondo Union: Dominant Performance

Redondo Union, ranked 71st nationally and 3rd in California, has enjoyed a stellar start to the season with an impressive 9-1 overall record. The team has been dominant both at home (3-0) and on the road (1-0), and their neutral game record is strong at 5-1. Their 0.900 win percentage in non-league games speaks to their consistency, while their perfect league record of 1-0 is a testament to their ability to dominate locally.

With an offensive output averaging nearly 85 points per game (84.9), Redondo Union has proven to be an offensive juggernaut. Their scoring is led by #23 Tyrin Jones, who averages 17.9 points per game and contributes 7.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.3 blocks. The team also excels in creating turnovers, with 7 steals per game and 3.3 blocks per game.

In terms of scoring by quarter, Redondo Union averages 22.3 points in the first quarter, with a slight dip in the second (24.0) before maintaining strong outputs of 18.8 and 17.8 points in the third and fourth quarters. Their offensive consistency throughout the game has been one of their key strengths.

Layton Christian Academy: Solid Yet Improving

Layton Christian Academy, ranked 52nd nationally and 9th in Utah, has had a decent start with a 5-3 overall record. While they’ve been strong at home (2-1) and on the road (2-1), they are still finding their rhythm in neutral games, with a 1-1 record. With a 0.625 win percentage, Layton Christian Academy has been competitive but has room for improvement as they face tougher competition.

The team averages 58.5 points per game, a solid total, but still well behind Redondo Union’s explosive scoring. Layton Christian’s performance is also marked by a steady improvement over the course of the game, with 11.1 points in the first quarter, gradually increasing to 16.6 points in the fourth quarter. However, they’ve struggled to close out games, as their scoring is less consistent than that of their opponents.

Tyrin Jones, the standout player for Redondo Union, also leads Layton Christian in several statistical categories. He averages 5.3 points per game, 2.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.0 steal, and 0.3 blocks per game. While his numbers are solid, they are a far cry from the dominant performances of his counterpart at Redondo Union.

Head-to-Head Matchup

Redondo Union and Layton Christian Academy have faced off against some common opponents this season, with mixed results. Redondo Union went 1-1 against common opponents, including a convincing 85-44 victory over Centennial on December 7, 2024. However, they suffered a narrow 78-74 defeat to Roosevelt on December 20, 2024.

Layton Christian Academy, on the other hand, has been undefeated against common opponents, with a 1-0 record against Centennial (winning 79-74) and their upcoming matchup against Roosevelt scheduled for January 4, 2025.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both Redondo Union and Layton Christian Academy are looking to build on their early successes. Redondo Union, with its high-powered offense and dominant all-around play, has established itself as one of the top teams in California and nationally. On the other hand, Layton Christian Academy, while strong, will need to improve its consistency and offensive output if they hope to compete with teams like Redondo Union. The head-to-head matchups and common opponents will provide further insight into how these teams stack up against each other as the season continues.