The Ridgeview Varsity Basketball Team (Redmond, OR) will host McMinnville (OR) in a home tournament game on Friday, December 20, at 6:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Ridgeview vs McMinnville
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Team Comparison: McMinnville vs. Ridgeview Basketball (2024-2025)

The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen McMinnville and Ridgeview both battle through a mix of victories and challenges. Here’s a deeper look at their records, performance metrics, and future matchups to get a better understanding of how these teams measure up against each other.

Team Overview

• McMinnville (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 2-2
  • Home Record: 1-1
  • Away Record: 1-1
  • Win Percentage: .500
  • Points For (PF): 214
  • Points Against (PA): 205
  • Team Scoring Average: 53.5 points per game
• Ridgeview (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 2-4
  • Home Record: 0-1
  • Away Record: 0-3
  • Neutral Site Record: 2-0
  • Win Percentage: .333
  • Points For (PF): 371
  • Points Against (PA): 354
  • Team Scoring Average: 61.8 points per game

Team Scoring Breakdown

McMinnville and Ridgeview have shown contrasting scoring patterns in their games thus far:

• McMinnville has struggled to put up points, averaging just 53.5 points per game across their four contests. This lower scoring average has led to close games, with McMinnville relying on a solid defensive effort to stay competitive.
• Ridgeview, on the other hand, has been more potent offensively, averaging 61.8 points per game. Their scoring is fairly balanced, with strong showings in the second (20 points per game) and third (15 points per game) quarters. However, Ridgeview’s inability to perform well in away games has hindered their overall success.

Common Opponents

Both teams will face off against common opponents this season, including Century. Here’s a quick look at their scheduled meetings:

• McMinnville vs. Century
  • 1/31/25: McMinnville hosts Century
  • 2/25/25: McMinnville travels to Century
• Ridgeview vs. Century
  • 1/4/25: Ridgeview hosts Century

While these common opponents could provide an indication of both teams’ relative strengths, their performance in these matchups is still to be determined.

Record Breakdown

McMinnville Record Breakdown

• Overall: 2-2
• League: 0-0
• Non-League: 2-2
• Home: 1-1
• Away: 1-1
• Neutral: 0-0
• In-State: 2-2
• Out-of-State: 0-0

Ridgeview Record Breakdown

• Overall: 2-4
• League: 0-0
• Non-League: 2-3
• Home: 0-1
• Away: 0-3
• Neutral: 2-0
• In-State: 2-4
• Out-of-State: 0-0

McMinnville has shown more consistency with a 2-2 overall record, while Ridgeview has struggled away from home, posting a 0-3 record in away games. However, Ridgeview has an impressive 2-0 record in neutral site games, which could bode well for future matchups.

Looking Ahead

As both teams continue through the 2024-2025 season, their performance in upcoming games, particularly against common opponents like Century, will be pivotal. McMinnville has the edge in overall balance, with a slightly better win percentage and more consistent play across home and away games. Ridgeview, despite their struggles, has shown they can perform on neutral courts and will need to improve their away game performance to climb up the standings.

In conclusion, McMinnville holds a slight advantage overall, but Ridgeview’s offensive firepower and neutral site success give them potential for an upset, especially if they can find their rhythm away from home. The next few weeks will be critical for both teams as they face tough competition and work towards solidifying their positions in their respective leagues.