As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, the teams from North Newton and Rossville have had varied results on the court. Here’s an in-depth look at the two squads, including their performance, key players, and their showdown with common opponents.

Team Records and Overview

• North Newton: With a 4-8 overall record, North Newton has faced challenges this season, earning a 1-2 conference record. Their struggles have been particularly evident in their away games, where they’ve only won once in seven attempts. North Newton has scored 232 points in total, averaging 19.3 points per game.
• Rossville: Rossville, on the other hand, has had a solid season so far with a 7-4 overall record and a 4-1 mark in conference play. They’ve been more effective both at home (4-2) and on the road (3-2). Their offense has been potent, scoring a total of 460 points, averaging 41.8 points per game.

Team Scoring Comparison

When it comes to scoring, Rossville has clearly outpaced North Newton. On average, Rossville puts up nearly 42 points per game, driven by their explosive second and fourth quarters, where they average 8.0 and 14.3 points, respectively. In contrast, North Newton averages just 19.3 points per game, with their strongest quarter being the second, where they put up 6.3 points on average.

Statistical Breakdown

• Points Per Game: Rossville dominates with 41.8, while North Newton struggles with just 19.3.
• Rebounds: Both teams are close in rebounding, with Rossville averaging 30.0 and North Newton 29.8 per game.
• Assists: Rossville leads in this category as well, averaging 6.7 assists per game compared to North Newton’s 5.0.
• Steals: North Newton averages 12.8 steals per game, slightly ahead of Rossville’s 11.1.
• Blocks: Rossville has the advantage here, averaging 3.5 blocks per game compared to North Newton’s 2.3.

Team Leaders

• North Newton:
  • Tatum Cahill: Leads with 3.7 points per game.
  • Macy Busboom: A strong force in rebounding with 4.4 per game.
  • June Busboom: Contributes with 2.6 steals per game.
• Rossville:
  • Ava Burkle: A standout performer with 15.4 points per game, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists.
  • Victoria Vanderwall: Offers solid defensive support with 2.8 steals per game.
  • Ava Burkle: Also leads in blocks with 1.8 per game.

Common Opponents

The teams share a few common opponents this season, though their outcomes have been different. For instance:

• On 12/14/24, North Newton faced Faith Christian and suffered a 64-11 defeat. Rossville will take on Faith Christian in early January.
• Against Tri-County, both teams faced losses, with Rossville falling 47-34 on 12/14/24.
• On 12/5/24, Rossville defeated North White 34-30, while North Newton will face North White on 1/24/25.

Record Breakdown

Here’s a closer look at the record breakdown for both teams:

• North Newton (24-25):
  • 1-2 in league play
  • 3-6 in non-league games
  • 0-1 against common opponents
• Rossville (24-25):
  • 4-1 in league play
  • 3-3 in non-league games
  • 1-1 against common opponents

Looking Ahead

As the season continues, Rossville appears to be in a strong position with a much better overall record and a solid conference standing. North Newton, however, will need to focus on improving their scoring and consistency to close out the season on a positive note. Both teams have key matchups ahead, including their games against shared opponents, which could further shape their respective seasons.

The contrasting performances of these two teams highlight the differences in their current trajectories, but with several games remaining, anything can happen as they look to improve and make a push for the playoffs.