The Sargent County (Milnor, ND) varsity basketball team will host Napoleon (ND) for a non-conference game on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: North Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Sargent County vs Napoleon
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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2024-2025 Basketball Preview: Napoleon and Sargent County Teams

As the 2024-2025 basketball season kicks off, two teams from North Dakota—Napoleon and Sargent County—will be looking to make their mark in the standings. With no games yet played, both teams are starting from scratch, each boasting an overall record of 0-0. Here’s a breakdown of the two teams’ outlook, their schedule of common opponents, and what we can expect from this season.

Team Overview:

Both Napoleon and Sargent County enter the season with clean slates, having yet to compete in a game. Their overall, home, and away records are all currently sitting at 0-0, with no points for (PF) or points against (PA) to note yet. While this may be a season of potential for both teams, the true measure of their abilities will come when they face off against their respective opponents.

Common Opponents:

Interestingly, both teams will share a number of common opponents throughout the season. These matchups will allow us to compare their performance against similar competition. The following list outlines these opponents and when the games will take place:

• Napoleon vs. Oakes – Jan. 2, 2025 (Napoleon away)
• Sargent County vs. Oakes – Feb. 11, 2025 (Sargent County home)
• Napoleon vs. Enderlin – Jan. 3, 2025 (Napoleon home)
• Sargent County vs. Enderlin – Feb. 13, 2025 (Sargent County home)
• Napoleon vs. Medina – Jan. 17, 2025 (Napoleon home)
• Sargent County vs. Medina – Jan. 10, 2025 (Sargent County home)
• Napoleon vs. Ellendale – Jan. 25, 2025 (Napoleon away)
• Sargent County vs. Ellendale – Jan. 14, 2025 (Sargent County away)
• Napoleon vs. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion – Feb. 4, 2025 (Napoleon home)
• Sargent County vs. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion – Dec. 16, 2024 (Sargent County home)
• Napoleon vs. Edgeley – Feb. 13, 2025 (Napoleon home)
• Sargent County vs. Edgeley – Jan. 18, 2025 (Sargent County away)

These matchups will provide valuable insight into how each team performs against similar challenges, giving fans and analysts a clearer idea of the comparative strength between Napoleon and Sargent County.

Record Breakdown:

With both teams beginning their seasons with perfect records of 0-0, there are no stats yet to break down in terms of overall performance, league standings, non-league games, head-to-head matchups, or playoff implications. However, as the season progresses, these areas will become more relevant as each team navigates through their scheduled games.

For now, we can highlight a few key points:

• Overall Record: Both teams are 0-0.
• League Record: Both teams start at 0-0 in league play.
• Non-League Record: Both teams also start 0-0 in non-league games.
• Home and Away Games: With several home and away matchups listed, it will be interesting to see if either team can establish a strong home-court advantage.
• Playoff Hopes: It’s too early to predict how either team will fare in the playoffs, but every regular-season game will be crucial for postseason positioning.

Looking Ahead:

As both teams head into their opening games, it will be exciting to see how they stack up against one another and the rest of their competition. The common opponents listed above will serve as an early benchmark for performance, but ultimately, the outcome of the season will depend on the execution of their strategies, individual player performances, and ability to adapt to various game situations.

Whether you support Napoleon or Sargent County, one thing is certain: the 2024-2025 basketball season holds plenty of potential and excitement. Fans will want to keep a close eye on how these teams evolve as they face tough matchups, seek victories, and set their sights on a successful campaign.