The Rimrock varsity basketball team (Bruneau, ID) will host a home non-conference game against Richfield (ID) on Friday, December 20, at 6:00 PM.

Rimrock vs Richfield Game Info:

What: Idaho High School Basketball
Who: Rimrock (ID) vs Richfield (ID)
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Rimrock vs Richfield

The 2024-25 basketball season has brought contrasting fortunes for the Richfield and Rimrock high school teams. With one team striving to find its rhythm and the other riding high on an unbeaten streak, their performances reflect different trajectories and approaches to the game.

Team Overview

Richfield Tigers

• Record: 1-4
• Conference Record: 0-2
• Home Record: 0-1
• Away Record: 1-2
• Neutral Record: 0-1
• Win Percentage: 20%

Richfield has struggled to find its footing this season, with challenges both at home and on the road. Despite a valiant effort, their 1-4 record underscores the need for improvement in all areas of play.

Rimrock Raiders

• Record: 5-0
• Home Record: 2-0
• Away Record: 3-0
• Win Percentage: 100%

In stark contrast, Rimrock has been dominant. With a flawless 5-0 record, the Raiders have proven to be formidable, excelling both at home and in away games.

Scoring Averages

• Richfield:
  Q1: 10.3 | Q2: 8.0 | Q3: 12.7 | Q4: 5.3 | Final: 39.2 PPG
  Richfield’s scoring has been inconsistent, with a strong third quarter often undone by a lackluster final period.
• Rimrock:
  Q1: 11.0 | Q2: 14.0 | Q3: 16.0 | Q4: 8.0 | Final: 54.2 PPG
  Rimrock showcases a well-balanced attack, gaining momentum as the game progresses and maintaining a strong finish.

Common Opponents

When comparing their performances against shared opponents, Rimrock clearly has the upper hand:

• Richfield: 0-2
• Rimrock: 2-0

Results Against Camas County:

• Richfield: Lost 60-37
• Rimrock: Won 49-33

Results Against Victory Charter:

• Richfield: Lost 52-37
• Rimrock: Match yet to occur

Rimrock’s decisive win over Camas County, a team that defeated Richfield, highlights the gap in performance levels.

Strengths and Challenges

• Richfield’s Challenges:
  The Tigers face issues with consistency and finishing games strong. Their scoring dips significantly in the fourth quarter, often sealing their fate in close contests.
• Rimrock’s Strengths:
  The Raiders’ balanced scoring and ability to dominate the middle quarters have been key to their success. Their defense also deserves praise, holding opponents to just 196 points across five games.

Head-to-Head Potential

Though the two teams haven’t faced off yet this season, their respective records and performances against common opponents suggest that Rimrock enters any matchup as the clear favorite. Richfield, however, has the potential to upset if they can tighten their defense and maintain offensive consistency throughout all four quarters.

Conclusion

The 2024-25 season has been a study in contrasts for these two teams. Richfield’s struggles serve as a reminder of the challenges of rebuilding, while Rimrock’s unbeaten streak is a testament to preparation, execution, and team cohesion. As the season progresses, both teams will look to solidify their standings—Rimrock aiming to maintain perfection and Richfield searching for redemption.