The basketball season in Washington’s high schools is heating up, with Spanaway Lake and Emerald Ridge both showing competitive performances. These teams, both in the 24-25 season, have faced off against common opponents, each showing a mix of victories and challenges. In this article, we’ll break down their statistics, team averages, individual leaders, and head-to-head matchups to provide a comprehensive comparison between the two schools.

Team Records & Performance

Spanaway Lake has an overall record of 4-2, with a 3-2 district record. Their performance at home has been solid, with a 3-1 record, while their away games have been a bit more challenging at 1-1. The team has scored 385 points and allowed 338, with an overall win percentage of .667 and a district win percentage of .600.

On the other hand, Emerald Ridge holds a 3-2 overall record, with a 0-1 district record, indicating they’ve had some tough matches in their district. At home, they are 2-1, while their away record sits at 1-1. The team has scored 279 points and allowed 286, leading to a win percentage of .600 and a district win percentage of .000.

Team Scoring Averages

Spanaway Lake averages a solid 64.2 points per game, with an especially strong performance in the third quarter, where they score an average of 24 points. Their scoring is more balanced across the quarters, with 14.0 points in the first, 11.0 in the second, and 10.0 in the fourth.

Emerald Ridge, on the other hand, scores an average of 55.8 points per game. Their strongest quarter is the fourth, where they average 14.0 points. They average 14.0 in the first, 12.0 in the second, and 20.0 in the third. While their overall score is lower than Spanaway Lake’s, they manage to stay competitive, especially late in games.

Team Stat Comparison

Both teams bring their strengths to the court, but Spanaway Lake has an edge in several key statistical categories. They average 21.2 rebounds per game, 11.0 assists, and 10.3 steals, compared to Emerald Ridge, which does not have the same detailed stats available but is still competitive in various aspects of play.

Key Players

For Spanaway Lake, standout player Darius Alexander has been a key contributor, leading the team with 21.8 points per game. He also contributes heavily with 6.7 assists per game and 3.8 steals per game, showcasing his versatility. Another important player is Key’Andre White, who leads the team with 4.5 rebounds per game.

Emerald Ridge’s key players are not as readily visible in these statistics, but Spanaway Lake’s individual performances stand out significantly, especially from Alexander, who has emerged as a team leader both offensively and defensively.

Head-to-Head & Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents this season. For example, Spanaway Lake has played Olympia, Graham-Kapowsin, Yelm, and Bethel, with a mix of wins and losses. They also have matches scheduled against South Kitsap, Rogers, Sumner, and Curtis later in the season.

Emerald Ridge has had their own battles with Olympia, Graham-Kapowsin, Yelm, Bethel, and others. Their common opponents show both teams with a 3-2 record in head-to-head matchups, underlining the competitive nature of both squads.

Notable results include Spanaway Lake’s narrow loss to Olympia (64-49) and victories over Graham-Kapowsin (77-72) and Bethel (64-46). Emerald Ridge faced Olympia as well, but their results have differed, with a narrow loss to Rogers (61-60) and a victory over Sumner (62-56).

Upcoming Matchups

Both teams are gearing up for their final stretch of the regular season. Spanaway Lake will look to solidify their strong district record, while Emerald Ridge will aim to bounce back from their early district challenges. Their upcoming games, especially against teams like South Kitsap, Graham-Kapowsin, and Yelm, will be crucial in shaping the rest of the season.

Conclusion

While Spanaway Lake holds a slight advantage in terms of overall performance and key individual players like Darius Alexander, both Spanaway Lake and Emerald Ridge are formidable teams within their district and overall league. As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see how these teams continue to develop and whether Emerald Ridge can close the gap in district play. The competition remains fierce, with both teams striving for more wins to enhance their playoff prospects.