The Scappoose (OR) varsity basketball team will host a home tournament game against Lake Oswego (OR) on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 2:30 PM.

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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Scappoose vs Lake Oswego
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 2:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Lake Oswego vs. Scappoose: A Comparative Analysis of 2024-2025 Season

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season unfolds, two teams in Oregon, Lake Oswego and Scappoose, are making waves with strong performances. Here, we dive into a detailed comparison of these two teams, examining their overall performance, team statistics, and standout players, as well as their head-to-head rivalry and performance against common opponents.

Team Records & Performance Overview

Lake Oswego

• Overall Record: 2-2
• Home Record: 2-1
• Away Record: 0-1
• Win Percentage: 50%
• Points Scored (PF): 246
• Points Allowed (PA): 261
• Average Points Per Game: 67.0

Lake Oswego’s performance has been mixed so far this season. The team has struggled slightly on the road but has shown strong capabilities at home. With a 50% win rate, their ability to generate offense is promising, although they’ve allowed more points than they’ve scored, which could be a focus for improvement.

Scappoose

• Overall Record: 5-3
• Home Record: 2-1
• Away Record: 3-0
• Neutral Record: 0-2
• Win Percentage: 62.5%
• Points Scored (PF): 462
• Points Allowed (PA): 449
• Average Points Per Game: 57.8

Scappoose has a more favorable record, boasting a 62.5% win percentage. Notably, they have been particularly strong on the road, remaining undefeated in away games (3-0). Their offense has been productive, and while they’ve allowed slightly more points than they’ve scored, their strong performances away from home indicate resilience.

Team Stat Comparison

• Points Per Game (PPG)
  • Lake Oswego: 17.3
  • Scappoose: 57.8
• Rebounds Per Game
  • Lake Oswego: 10.8
  • Scappoose: 8.5
• Assists Per Game
  • Lake Oswego: 3.8
  • Scappoose: 2.8
• Steals Per Game
  • Lake Oswego: 2.5
  • Scappoose: 1.0
• Blocks Per Game
  • Lake Oswego: 2.0
  • Scappoose: 0.3

While both teams are competitive, Lake Oswego holds advantages in steals, assists, and blocks per game, suggesting a more aggressive defensive and all-around team play. On the other hand, Scappoose seems to have the edge in overall scoring and rebounding, which may contribute to their success.

Team Leaders

Lake Oswego

• Points Per Game: Quinton Olson (11.5 PPG)
• Rebounds Per Game: Drew Butler (8.5 RPG)
• Assists Per Game: Evan Barham (2.0 APG)
• Steals Per Game: Evan Barham (1.5 SPG)
• Blocks Per Game: Will Kessi (2.0 BPG)

Scappoose

• Points Per Game: Quinton Olson (11.5 PPG)
• Rebounds Per Game: Drew Butler (8.5 RPG)
• Assists Per Game: Evan Barham (2.0 APG)
• Steals Per Game: Evan Barham (1.5 SPG)
• Blocks Per Game: Will Kessi (2.0 BPG)

Both teams feature standout players who have made notable contributions across the board. Quinton Olson is the key scorer for Lake Oswego, while Drew Butler has been their top rebounder. Evan Barham plays an important role in both assists and steals. Will Kessi adds a strong defensive presence with his shot-blocking.

Head-to-Head Matchup & Common Opponents

In their upcoming meetings, both teams are expected to battle for supremacy, particularly in their matchup on January 14, 2025, when Lake Oswego faces Ridgeview. Scappoose’s December 7, 2024, game against Ridgeview ended in a loss (68-53), showing some areas where they may need improvement as they head into the new year.

Both teams also share a history of competitive play, although their common opponent records tell a unique story:

• Lake Oswego: 0-0 against shared opponents
• Scappoose: 0-1 against common opponents

This suggests that while the teams have faced similar opponents, Scappoose has yet to secure a win against the common competition, placing more pressure on their next encounters.

Record Breakdown

• Lake Oswego
  • League Record: 0-0
  • Non-League Record: 3-2
  • Head to Head Record: 0-0
  • Home Record: 2-1
  • Away Record: 0-1
• Scappoose
  • League Record: 0-0
  • Non-League Record: 4-2
  • Head to Head Record: 0-0
  • Home Record: 2-1
  • Away Record: 3-0

Both teams have performed relatively well in non-league games, with Scappoose showing particular strength on the road. Their head-to-head record is still untested, and that will be crucial for both teams as they approach a highly anticipated season finale.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, Lake Oswego and Scappoose are building promising programs with their unique strengths. Lake Oswego’s solid defensive play and all-around contributions from players like Olson and Kessi could set them apart, while Scappoose’s offensive depth and road performances suggest they’re a team to watch. Both will look to improve on their shared experiences with common opponents and head-to-head matchups, making this a season filled with potential. The rivalry between these two Oregon teams will surely remain one of the most exciting to follow.