The Sioux Valley varsity basketball team (Volga, SD) will host a non-conference game against Lakota Tech (Pine Ridge, SD) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

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What: South Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Sioux Valley vs Lakota Tech
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Lakota Tech vs. Sioux Valley Basketball: A Detailed Comparison

As we head deeper into the 2024-2025 basketball season, two teams in South Dakota stand out for their unique journeys: Lakota Tech and Sioux Valley. Both teams have shown potential but have had differing results thus far. Here’s a closer look at their performance, statistics, and records.

Team Records and Rankings

Lakota Tech (2024-2025):

• Overall Record: 3-4
• Region Record: 1-0
• Home: 0-0
• Away: 1-2
• Neutral: 2-2
• Win %: .429
• Region %: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 315
• Points Against (PA): 406

Sioux Valley (2024-2025):

• Overall Record: 2-2
• Region Record: 0-1
• Home: 1-1
• Away: 0-1
• Neutral: 1-0
• Win %: .500
• Region %: .000
• Points For (PF): 205
• Points Against (PA): 214

While Sioux Valley has a slightly better win percentage at .500, Lakota Tech has a more impressive region record of 1-0, indicating their strong start in league play.

Team Scoring Averages

Both teams exhibit a strong offensive presence, though Lakota Tech’s scoring is spread out more, while Sioux Valley maintains a higher overall scoring average.

• Lakota Tech Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 9.0
  • Q2: 12.0
  • Q3: 5.0
  • Q4: 6.0
  • Final: 45.0
• Sioux Valley Scoring Breakdown:
  • Final: 51.3 points per game

Sioux Valley’s ability to score consistently, with an average of 51.3 points per game, gives them an edge over Lakota Tech, who average 45.0 points.

Team Stat Comparison

• Lakota Tech:
  • Points Per Game: 47.2
  • Rebounds Per Game: 21.7
  • Assists Per Game: 8.7
  • Steals Per Game: 7.2
  • Blocks Per Game: 1.0
• Sioux Valley:
  • Points Per Game: N/A
  • Rebounds Per Game: N/A
  • Assists Per Game: N/A
  • Steals Per Game: N/A
  • Blocks Per Game: N/A

Despite the lack of detailed stats for Sioux Valley, Lakota Tech shows well-rounded performances with strong averages in rebounds, assists, and steals.

Individual Leaders

• Lakota Tech:
  • Julian Tonche: 10.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.3 BPG

Julian Tonche leads Lakota Tech in scoring, rebounding, assists, and steals, showing his versatility and importance to the team’s overall performance.

• Sioux Valley:
  • No standout leader mentioned

Common Opponents and Head-to-Head Matchups

Both teams faced common opponents during the season, with each experiencing a loss against Custer:

• Lakota Tech vs. Custer (12/21/24): Loss 56-23
• Sioux Valley vs. Custer (1/3/25): Loss 56-37

This outcome against Custer highlights that both teams are struggling against stronger opponents, but Sioux Valley managed a closer margin, indicating they may be more competitive in such matchups.

Looking ahead, Lakota Tech vs. Pine Ridge (2/8/25) and Sioux Valley vs. Pine Ridge (1/18/25) will be interesting, as both teams look to bounce back from early-season setbacks.

Record Breakdown by Category

• Lakota Tech:
  • 3-4 Overall
  • 1-0 League
  • 0-2 Non-League
  • 2-1 Home
  • 0-1 Away
  • 2-2 Neutral
• Sioux Valley:
  • 2-2 Overall
  • 0-1 League
  • 2-1 Non-League
  • 1-1 Home
  • 0-1 Away
  • 1-0 Neutral

Lakota Tech has the edge in overall record and home performance, but Sioux Valley’s non-league results are stronger, reflecting a solid foundation outside of the region.

Conclusion

While Lakota Tech leads in several key areas, Sioux Valley’s scoring consistency gives them an edge in offensive production. The upcoming games, particularly against common opponents, will provide further insight into how both teams adjust and perform. With players like Julian Tonche leading Lakota Tech and Sioux Valley continuing to develop, this season promises more exciting matchups between these two South Dakota teams.