The Bingham (South Jordan, UT) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Riverton (UT) on Friday, January 31, at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Utah High School Basketball
Who: Riverton vs Bingham
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Riverton vs Bingham

As the Utah high school basketball season heats up, Riverton and Bingham stand out as two teams with contrasting records, yet both displaying remarkable potential for exciting matchups. Let’s take a closer look at their standings, head-to-head results, and what we can expect as they prepare for their upcoming game.

Team Breakdown

Riverton (24-25)
Riverton’s overall record currently stands at 7-11, with a notably difficult region performance, sitting at 0-5. Despite their struggles in the region, the Silverwolves have a solid 4-0 record in neutral games. Riverton averages 60.0 points per game, with standout performances from players like Ryker Kerekes, who leads the team with 18.5 points per game. Blake Robbins provides a solid presence under the boards, averaging 7.3 rebounds per game. Although Riverton has faced tough competition, including losses to teams like Copper Hills, Pleasant Grove, and Corner Canyon, their resilience is evident in victories over teams like West Jordan and Fremont.

Bingham (24-25)
Bingham enters the matchup with a stronger 13-5 record, including a 3-2 regional performance. The Miners have been dominant at home, with a 5-2 record, but also a strong 4-1 performance in neutral games. They average 67.2 points per game, a solid mark compared to Riverton’s 60.0. Luke West, Bingham’s key player, leads the team with 18.7 points per game, while also contributing 3.4 assists and 2.4 steals per game. Bingham’s well-rounded team also benefits from the presence of Parker Snedaker, who averages 4.8 rebounds per game. Bingham has experienced an impressive run of victories, including their recent win over Riverton in a close 78-72 game earlier this month.

Head-to-Head Results

In their last encounter, Bingham narrowly edged out Riverton with a 78-72 victory on January 10th. This victory gives Bingham the momentum heading into their next clash, which will take place on January 31st at 7 p.m. The game promises to be another thrilling contest, with both teams showing resilience and competitive spirit throughout the season.

Team Stats Comparison

Looking at their stats side by side, we can see some clear differences and strengths for both teams:

Riverton has slightly better block numbers, but Bingham shines with their higher points per game, steals per game, and assists. With more turnovers forced and a stronger assist game, Bingham has the edge in these key areas.

Team Leaders

Riverton:

• Ryker Kerekes leads the team with 18.5 points per game and also contributes 2 steals per game.
• Blake Robbins is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.3 rebounds per game.
• Evan Berrett is the primary facilitator with 6.4 assists per game.

Bingham:

• Luke West is Bingham’s standout player, averaging 18.7 points per game, along with 3.4 assists and 2.4 steals per game.
• Parker Snedaker leads Bingham in rebounds with 4.8 per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents this season, which allows for an interesting comparison of how they performed against shared competition. Bingham has a stronger record of 5-3 against common opponents, while Riverton sits at 2-6. Notable results include Bingham’s victory over Pleasant Grove (75-62) and West Jordan (82-32), while Riverton struggled with losses against Pleasant Grove (68-63) and Corner Canyon (87-78).

Upcoming Game Preview

Looking ahead, Riverton will be aiming to avenge their recent defeat to Bingham. The Miners, having defeated Riverton earlier this month, will look to extend their head-to-head advantage. Riverton, however, will take heart from their close matchups and strive to capitalize on their home court advantage.

This matchup promises to be a heated contest, where both teams will bring their best, with Riverton looking for redemption and Bingham aiming to solidify their strong position in the region.

In what is shaping up to be an exciting end to the season for both teams, keep an eye on these two squads as they fight for momentum and positioning in the region standings.