The Southridge varsity basketball team (Beaverton, OR) will host a non-conference game against Benson Tech (Portland, OR) on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Southridge vs Benson Tech
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Benson Tech and Southridge Basketball: A Look at Their 2024-2025 Season Performances

As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues to heat up, two local teams—Benson Tech and Southridge—are showing impressive performances that have caught the attention of fans and analysts alike. Let’s take a deeper dive into their records, key stats, and matchups so far this season.

Team Overview: Record and Performance

• Benson Tech: Benson Tech has had a flawless start to the season with an undefeated 3-0 record, all of which have been on their home court. The team is showing solid offensive and defensive play, outscoring their opponents 206-159 and posting a perfect win percentage of 1.000. However, they haven’t yet faced any away games, which will be crucial in testing their resilience as the season progresses.
• Southridge: Southridge has played a more varied schedule, with a 4-1 record overall. Their impressive stats show balanced performance across home, away, and neutral games, including a solid win against Ida B. Wells (69-50) on December 6, 2024. Southridge has scored a total of 373 points while allowing 270, averaging 74.6 points per game. This indicates a high-scoring offense with a slightly above-average defense. Southridge has also played multiple neutral site games, highlighting their versatility on the road.

Team Scoring Averages

• Benson Tech: Although specific quarter-by-quarter stats aren’t provided for Benson Tech, they have averaged 68.7 points per game. With a strong scoring capability, their offense is something to keep an eye on, especially as they head into tougher competition.
• Southridge: Southridge’s offense appears to be well-rounded across the four quarters. Their scoring averages per quarter are as follows:
  • Q1: 12.0
  • Q2: 7.0
  • Q3: 21.0
  • Q4: 12.0

  This indicates a slow start but a strong third-quarter surge, and consistent offensive production in the first and fourth quarters. Their ability to explode for 21 points in the third quarter has been a key factor in their high-scoring games.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some common opponents, providing a benchmark to compare their performances. Here’s how the teams stack up against these common rivals:

• Ida B. Wells:
  • Benson Tech will face Ida B. Wells twice, with one game already scheduled for January 9, 2025, at home. Southridge has already defeated Ida B. Wells 69-50 on December 6, 2024.
• Roosevelt:
  • Both teams will also meet Roosevelt, but Benson Tech and Southridge have different schedules. Southridge will face Roosevelt on December 26, 2024, while Benson Tech’s first game against Roosevelt is on January 31, 2025.

Southridge holds a 1-0 record against common opponents, whereas Benson Tech has yet to play their common rivals.

Record Breakdown

• Benson Tech (24-25):
  • Overall: 3-0
  • Home: 3-0
  • Away: 0-0
  • Non-League: 3-0
  • League: 0-0
• Southridge (24-25):
  • Overall: 4-1
  • Home: 1-0
  • Away: 1-0
  • Neutral: 2-1
  • Non-League: 2-0
  • League: 0-0

Head-to-Head and Key Matchups

As of now, Benson Tech and Southridge have not faced each other this season, but the potential matchup between these two teams is highly anticipated. Given Benson Tech’s strong start and Southridge’s balanced schedule, both teams will be looking to assert dominance in the upcoming games. The matchups with common opponents, such as Ida B. Wells and Roosevelt, will give fans a better sense of how the two teams compare heading into their eventual head-to-head showdown.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 basketball season has been exciting for both Benson Tech and Southridge, with each team showing unique strengths. Benson Tech’s perfect record and solid home play will be tested as they venture into the next phase of their schedule, especially as they face off against tough teams on the road. Meanwhile, Southridge’s blend of home, away, and neutral-site victories makes them a formidable contender. With both teams striving for dominance in their respective leagues and across the region, the next few months will be critical in shaping their paths to success.

Fans of both teams should be ready for an exciting season filled with rivalry, strong performances, and thrilling matchups.