The Sandy (OR) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Liberty (Hillsboro, OR) on Friday, December 27, at 6:00 PM.

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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Sandy vs Liberty
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
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A Comparative Breakdown of Liberty and Sandy’s 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons

As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues to unfold, two teams—Liberty and Sandy—have been on distinctly different paths. Here’s a deep dive into their current standings, performance averages, common opponents, and more.

Team Records and Performance

Liberty (2024-2025 Season)

• Overall Record: 2-4
• Home Record: 1-1
• Away Record: 0-2
• Neutral Site Record: 1-1
• Winning Percentage: .333
• Points Scored (PF): 322
• Points Allowed (PA): 391

Liberty has faced some challenges in the early stages of the season, with a sub-.500 win percentage. Despite a solid home record of 1-1, their performance on the road has been less than ideal, with a 0-2 record away from home. Their offensive output has been inconsistent, averaging just over 53 points per game across four quarters. The team will need to find more offensive consistency, especially as they look ahead to more challenging matchups.

Sandy (2024-2025 Season)

• Overall Record: 4-2
• Home Record: 0-0
• Away Record: 3-2
• Neutral Site Record: 1-0
• Winning Percentage: .667
• Points Scored (PF): 355
• Points Allowed (PA): 343

Sandy has shown more promise early in the season, holding a strong 4-2 record overall, and a particularly impressive 3-2 mark on the road. Their balanced offensive attack has helped them score an average of 59.2 points per game, suggesting an ability to generate scoring from multiple sources. With a strong showing in both neutral-site and away games, Sandy has proven themselves to be a tough opponent on the move.

Team Scoring Averages

Liberty has struggled with consistency in their scoring throughout the game, averaging:

• 1st Quarter: 19.0 points
• 2nd Quarter: 11.0 points
• 3rd Quarter: 11.0 points
• 4th Quarter: 18.0 points
• Overall: 53.7 points

While they start strong in the first quarter, Liberty’s scoring tends to drop in the middle of the game, especially in the second and third quarters. This trend may indicate a need for better adjustments during the game, particularly when facing tougher opponents in later quarters.

On the other hand, Sandy has averaged:

• Overall: 59.2 points

Although Sandy’s scoring distribution isn’t listed in detail, their overall average of 59.2 points suggests a more balanced offensive attack compared to Liberty’s scoring fluctuations. Their higher point total is a testament to their offensive efficiency.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some common opponents this season, providing an interesting point of comparison.

• Sunset:
  • Liberty will face Sunset on December 28, 2024, at home.
  • Sandy lost to Sunset at home on December 11, 2024, with a 63-42 result.
• Gresham:
  • Liberty will play Gresham on January 7, 2025, at home.
  • Sandy has multiple upcoming games against Gresham, including a February 4, 2025, match at home.
• Sherwood:
  • Liberty will face Sherwood on January 23, 2025, at home.
  • Sandy will meet Sherwood at home on January 7, 2025.
• Glencoe:
  • Liberty will play Glencoe on January 30, 2025, at home.
  • Sandy won against Glencoe 62-59 on December 4, 2024.

Record Breakdown

• Liberty’s Record:
  • 2-4 overall, with 0-0 in league play and 2-3 in non-league games.
  • Liberty has struggled particularly in away games, with a 0-2 record, while their home games have been more competitive.
• Sandy’s Record:
  • 4-2 overall, with 3-2 in non-league games and 1-0 in neutral-site matchups.
  • Sandy’s away form has been notably stronger, and their victory over Glencoe demonstrates their potential in tight contests.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, Liberty will need to address its scoring inconsistencies, particularly in the second and third quarters, to stay competitive. They have a chance to improve, but their road performance needs significant work.

Sandy, on the other hand, is showing promise with a strong road record and a more balanced offense. They will need to build on this momentum and avoid complacency as they face their upcoming common opponents.

Both teams have important games ahead, with Liberty hoping to rebound and Sandy striving to maintain its momentum. Their head-to-head matchups in the coming months could provide further insight into who is poised for a successful season.