The Service High School varsity basketball team (Anchorage, AK) will host Dimond High School (Anchorage, AK) in a home conference game on Monday, January 6, at 6:00 PM.

Service vs Dimond Garden Girls Basketball Game Info:

What: Alaska High School Girls Basketball
Who: Service vs Dimond
When: Monday, January 6, 2025
Time: 6 PM
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Game preview: Service vs Dimond

As the basketball season heats up, the Dimond and Service varsity teams are set to renew their rivalry with an exciting conference matchup on Monday, January 6, at 6 PM at Service High School. This game promises to be a crucial early-season test for both teams, each boasting a 1-1 record.

Team Overview and Records

Both Dimond and Service have had mixed starts to their 2024-2025 campaigns:

• Dimond (1-1):
  • Home Record: 1-0
  • Neutral Record: 0-1
  • Points For (PF): 91
  • Points Against (PA): 62
• Service (1-1):
  • Home Record: 1-1
  • Points For (PF): 111
  • Points Against (PA): 89

Dimond holds a slight edge defensively, having allowed fewer points (62) compared to Service (89). However, Service’s offense has been prolific, averaging 55.5 points per game compared to Dimond’s 45.5.

Key Players to Watch

For Service, #21 Aryanna Watson has been the standout performer, averaging an impressive 19.0 points per game. Dimond will need to find a way to contain her offensive prowess if they hope to come away with a road victory.

Head-to-Head Matchups

While this will be the first head-to-head game of the season, both teams have faced common opponents with similar outcomes:

• Against Colony:
  • Dimond: Lost 47-34
  • Service: Lost 73-42
• Against West Valley:
  • Dimond: Won 57-15
  • Service: Won 69-16

These results indicate evenly matched teams with comparable strengths and weaknesses.

Game Outlook

Service’s strong offensive output, especially in the second and third quarters, will be a critical factor. The team averages 17 points in the first quarter, 22 in the second, and 24 in the third before slowing down to just 6 points in the fourth quarter. Dimond, known for its consistent defense, will aim to exploit Service’s late-game fatigue and bring their balanced approach to the court.

Upcoming Matchups

The teams will face off again on January 31 at Dimond High School, adding more fuel to this budding rivalry.

Prediction

With both teams having similar records and performances against common opponents, this game is shaping up to be a closely contested battle. Expect a spirited game as Dimond looks to steal a win on the road while Service aims to defend its home court.

Be sure to catch the action on January 6 and support your local teams in what promises to be a thrilling encounter!