The Soda Springs (ID) varsity basketball team will host a conference game against West Side (Dayton, ID) on Friday, January 24, at 7:30 PM.

Soda Springs vs West Side Game Info:

What: Idaho High School Basketball
Who: Soda Springs (ID) vs West Side (ID)
When: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Soda Springs vs West Side

As the high school basketball season heats up, West Side (Dayton, ID) and Soda Springs (ID) are set to face off once again on January 24 at 7:30 PM. Here’s a detailed look at the teams’ performance, records, and key insights leading up to this exciting matchup.

Team Records and Rankings

• West Side Pirates (Class 2, ID Rank 21):
  • Overall Record: 11-3
  • Conference Record: 3-1
  • Home Record: 6-0
  • Away Record: 3-2
  • Neutral Record: 2-1
  • Win Percentage: 78.6%
  • Points For (PF): 753
  • Points Against (PA): 658
• Soda Springs Cardinals (Class 15, ID Rank 90):
  • Overall Record: 5-8
  • Conference Record: 0-2
  • Home Record: 2-1
  • Away Record: 3-7
  • Win Percentage: 38.5%
  • Points For (PF): 628
  • Points Against (PA): 731

Scoring Averages

• West Side: Averaging 53.8 points per game.
• Soda Springs: Averaging 48.3 points per game.

Recent Head-to-Head Matchup

• On January 9, West Side hosted Soda Springs and secured a 57-44 victory. The Pirates’ balanced scoring and defensive effort outmatched the Cardinals, setting the tone for their upcoming rematch.

Common Opponents Performance

• West Side:
  • Record Against Common Opponents: 6-2
  • Key Wins: Grace (50-46), Firth (43-22, 61-58), Ririe (57-45), Aberdeen (55-44).
• Soda Springs:
  • Record Against Common Opponents: 1-3
  • Key Win: Grace (54-49).

The Pirates have consistently outperformed the Cardinals against shared competitors, particularly showcasing dominance at home with a 6-0 record.

Key Factors to Watch

1. Conference Dynamics:
   West Side holds a 3-1 conference record compared to Soda Springs’ 0-2. A win would solidify the Pirates’ standing, while the Cardinals aim for their first conference victory.
2. Offensive Power:
   West Side’s offense, averaging nearly 54 points per game, will challenge Soda Springs’ defense, which has allowed over 730 points this season.
3. Momentum:
   West Side’s home victory earlier this month gives them confidence heading into this away game. However, Soda Springs will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage.

Prediction

With West Side’s strong overall performance and proven record against shared opponents, they enter this matchup as favorites. Soda Springs will need an exceptional defensive effort and consistent scoring to upset the Pirates.