The Shawnee (Lima, OH) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Wapakoneta (OH) today at 7:30 p.m.
Game Details:
- Matchup: Wapakoneta vs Shawnee
- Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Wapakoneta vs. Shawnee: A Comparative Breakdown of the 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons
As we move deeper into the 2024-2025 basketball season, two teams from the Ohio Division are drawing attention for their contrasting performances: Wapakoneta and Shawnee. Both schools, with rich basketball traditions, have had varying degrees of success, setting the stage for an exciting rivalry. Let’s take a closer look at how these two teams stack up in terms of overall performance, statistics, and head-to-head matchups.
Team Records and Performance
Wapakoneta (24-25)
- Overall Record: 6-8
- Conference Record: 1-4
- Home Record: 3-3
- Away Record: 3-4
- Neutral Site Record: 0-1
- Points Scored (PF): 591
- Points Allowed (PA): 659
- Win Percentage: .429
- Conference Win Percentage: .200
Wapakoneta’s season has been a mixed bag so far. With a 6-8 overall record, the team has faced some challenges, especially in conference play where they’ve posted a 1-4 mark. Their ability to perform at home has been solid with a .500 record, but the team struggles away from home with a 3-4 mark. Despite these challenges, they’ve managed to put up 591 points but have allowed 659, showing that they’ve often been involved in high-scoring games.
Shawnee (24-25)
- Overall Record: 13-2
- Conference Record: 5-0
- Home Record: 5-0
- Away Record: 6-1
- Neutral Site Record: 2-1
- Points Scored (PF): 944
- Points Allowed (PA): 716
- Win Percentage: .867
- Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
In stark contrast, Shawnee has been dominant in the 2024-2025 season. With a 13-2 overall record, they have maintained an undefeated 5-0 record in conference play, showcasing their consistency and strength. Shawnee has been equally formidable both at home and away, with perfect home and strong away records (5-0 and 6-1 respectively). Their offense has been highly efficient, scoring 944 points while allowing 716, giving them an average margin of victory of nearly 20 points.
Team Scoring Averages
- Wapakoneta
- Q1: 5.0
- Q2: 5.0
- Q3: 9.0
- Q4: 7.0
- Final: 42.2 points per game
- Shawnee
- Q1: 16.2
- Q2: 15.1
- Q3: 14.9
- Q4: 14.8
- Final: 62.9 points per game
One of the most significant differences between these two teams lies in their offensive efficiency. Wapakoneta has struggled to score consistently, averaging just 42.2 points per game, with their highest-scoring quarter being the third. On the other hand, Shawnee’s offense has been a juggernaut, averaging nearly 63 points per game. Their scoring is more balanced across all quarters, with Shawnee maintaining a steady offensive output throughout the game.
Team Stat Comparison
| Stat | Wapakoneta | Shawnee |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 42.2 | 62.9 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 28.1 | 28.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| Steals Per Game | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Blocks Per Game | 4.1 | 4.1 |
In terms of key team stats, both teams appear fairly even when it comes to rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. However, Shawnee’s superior offense and ability to score more efficiently provide them with a clear edge in most games. Both teams average similar numbers in rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, indicating that their defensive and playmaking efforts are relatively comparable.
Key Players to Watch
Wapakoneta
- Beckett Bertke has been the standout player for Wapakoneta, leading the team with impressive averages: 20.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. His ability to contribute across multiple areas of the game makes him a critical player for Wapakoneta’s success.
Shawnee
- Shawnee’s offensive and defensive efforts have been bolstered by several key contributors, including Trevick Bertke, who leads the team in steals (2.3 per game) and blocks (1.3 per game). While Shawnee’s team offense has been strong, their defense, particularly from Bertke, has been just as crucial to their success.
Common Opponents and Head-to-Head Matchups
Both Wapakoneta and Shawnee have faced some common opponents throughout the season, with Shawnee holding a perfect 9-0 record against those teams, while Wapakoneta has struggled, posting a 1-5 record. This highlights the disparity in performance between the two teams when facing similar competition.
For instance:
- Wapakoneta lost to teams like Defiance, Coldwater, and Memorial.
- Shawnee, however, defeated all their common opponents, including Coldwater, Defiance, and Van Wert, with commanding wins.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Wapakoneta | Shawnee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 6-8 | 13-2 |
| League Record | 1-4 | 5-0 |
| Home Record | 3-3 | 5-0 |
| Away Record | 3-4 | 6-1 |
| Neutral Record | 0-1 | 2-1 |
Wapakoneta has a tough road ahead with only a 1-4 record in league play, while Shawnee continues to roll with an undefeated 5-0 mark in the conference. Shawnee has proven to be resilient both at home and on the road, while Wapakoneta will need to find consistency if they hope to improve their performance in the remainder of the season.
Conclusion
The 2024-2025 season for Wapakoneta and Shawnee has shown a clear distinction between the two teams’ performances. Shawnee has emerged as the dominant force, both offensively and defensively, while Wapakoneta has faced difficulties in their games, especially in conference matchups. With Shawnee remaining unbeaten in conference play and Wapakoneta striving to improve their overall performance, fans can expect an exciting continuation of the season as both teams aim to reach the next level.
