The Bountiful (UT) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Roy (UT) on Friday, January 17, at 7 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Utah High School Basketball
Who: Roy vs Bountiful
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Roy vs Bountiful

The 2024-2025 Utah high school basketball season has been an exciting journey for both Roy and Bountiful, with both teams showing their strengths and areas for improvement. As these two teams are set to face off in their upcoming conference games, let’s take a closer look at their records, key players, and head-to-head comparisons.

Team Records and Standings

Roy’s basketball team enters the season with an overall record of 3-10 and a 1-3 record in their region. The team has faced some challenges this season, particularly in away games, where they hold a 1-5 record. Their win percentage currently stands at 23.1%, with a region win percentage of just 25%. Despite these struggles, Roy has shown resilience, averaging 52.2 points per game and a total of 679 points scored so far.

On the other hand, Bountiful has been enjoying a strong season with a 10-3 overall record. They have dominated in region play with a perfect 4-0 record, reflecting their strong home and away performances (4-1 and 4-1, respectively). Bountiful has an impressive win percentage of 76.9%, and they’ve been putting up 72.8 points per game, leading to a total of 947 points scored.

Scoring and Performance Breakdown

When it comes to scoring, Bountiful has a clear edge over Roy, averaging nearly 20 more points per game. Bountiful’s offense is potent across all quarters, especially in the third quarter where they average 19.7 points. Roy, however, maintains a more consistent scoring output, with their strongest period being the third quarter (14.2 points). Roy’s scoring, while lower than Bountiful’s, has been steady, and they’ll need to build upon this consistency to compete effectively in their upcoming matchup.

Key Players to Watch

Roy’s standout player is Colby Frokjer, who leads the team with an average of 14.7 points per game. Frokjer is also a key rebounder, with 6.8 boards per game. Jesse Jones is another important player, contributing 6.0 assists per game, and Boston Greenhalgh is known for his defensive prowess, leading the team with 1.8 steals per game.

Bountiful, meanwhile, boasts Parker Hoffman, who leads the team with 19.0 points per game and is also a strong defensive presence, recording 5.0 steals per game. Will Dehner, Bountiful’s top rebounder with 7.0 boards per game, is crucial for the team’s success on both ends of the court. Cole Hewlett also contributes significantly with 4.0 assists per game, setting up plays and ensuring a well-rounded offensive attack for Bountiful.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Roy and Bountiful will face off twice this season, with the first game scheduled for January 17, 2025, at Bountiful’s home court. The second meeting will take place on February 12, 2025, at Roy. Given the contrasting performances in their common matchups, Bountiful holds a clear advantage with a 5-0 record against teams that both schools have played. In comparison, Roy has struggled against the same teams, posting a 1-4 record.

Both teams have faced Weber, Viewmont, Northridge, Bonneville, and Clearfield, with Bountiful emerging victorious in every contest while Roy has struggled in most, suffering losses to the same teams. Roy will need to significantly improve their performance in these upcoming head-to-head matchups to make a strong statement.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, the matchups between Roy and Bountiful promise to be compelling. While Bountiful enters as the stronger team on paper, Roy’s ability to stay competitive in each quarter and the leadership of players like Frokjer could make for an exciting contest. The upcoming games between these two teams are sure to be pivotal as both aim to finish the season strong and make their mark in the region. Fans can expect high-level basketball as both squads push to secure victories and improve their playoff chances.