The Springville (UT) varsity basketball team will host Alta (Sandy, UT) in a non-conference game on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

Matchup Details Basketball:

What: Utah, High School Basketball
Who: Springville vs Alta
When: Friday, December 06, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Alta vs. Springville: A 2024-2025 Basketball Showdown

The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen some exciting performances from both Alta and Springville. With a mix of strong individual talents and team strategies, both schools have proven their abilities on the court. Let’s break down their performances so far, including their records, scoring averages, key leaders, and head-to-head matchups.

Season Records and Performance

• Alta has a solid record of 2-1 so far this season, boasting an impressive 1-0 home record and 1-0 away record, but with one neutral site loss. Their win percentage stands at .667, scoring a total of 170 points, while allowing 169. This shows a highly competitive team that is keeping games close.
• Springville enters the season with a 3-2 overall record, with 0-0 at home, 3-1 away, and 0-1 on neutral courts. Despite a slightly lower win percentage of .600, Springville has managed to put up a total of 317 points but has allowed 349. While their defense may need some adjustment, their offense has been prolific, averaging a strong 63.4 points per game.

Scoring Breakdown and Averages

Both teams have been consistently scoring, but their styles differ in certain areas:

• Alta has a balanced scoring distribution, averaging 56.7 points per game. They start strong in the first quarter with 21.0 points but see a slight dip in the second quarter with only 7.5. However, they regain momentum in the third with 18.5 points and finish strong with 14.0 in the fourth.
• Springville, on the other hand, is more consistent across quarters. With a higher scoring average of 63.4 points per game, their strongest quarter is the second, where they average 16.0 points. They maintain an offensive flow throughout, with 18.5 points in the third and 13.8 in the fourth.

Team Stat Comparison

In terms of overall team statistics, there are some notable contrasts:

• Points Per Game: Alta averages 54.5, significantly trailing Springville’s 63.4.
• Rebounds: Alta has a strong rebounding presence, averaging 18.0 rebounds per game, while Springville pulls down 26.6 rebounds on average.
• Assists: Alta averages 13.0 assists per game, showing strong ball movement, compared to Springville’s 14.6.
• Steals and Blocks: Alta edges out Springville in steals with 8.5 per game compared to 4.6, but Springville has a slight advantage in blocks with 2.4 per game compared to Alta’s 2.0.

Individual Leaders

• Alta has standout performers like Zak Paepke, who leads the team with 13.0 points per game, and Dash Reiser, who contributes 9.5 assists per game. Other key players include Matt McKean, who leads in rebounds with 5.0 per game, and Jaxon Langford, who has 2.0 steals per game.
• Springville’s top scorer is Andrew Miller, averaging 19.2 points per game, and Jamyn Sondrup leads in rebounds with 8.0 per game. They also have Swift Hall, who is the team’s assist leader with 3.6 per game, and Mason Hansen, a strong defensive presence with 1.2 steals per game.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams have faced off against a few common opponents, giving us some insight into how they measure up against similar competition.

• Alta’s wins against Fremont (61-47) and Judge Memorial Catholic (61-54) put them in a favorable position heading into the rest of the season.
• Springville, while not having played the same teams yet, has upcoming games against Fremont and Judge Memorial Catholic, which will serve as crucial tests for their season.

Both teams also face off against Brighton later in the season, and their matchups will likely be key indicators of their performance in the league and non-league standings.

Conclusion

As the season continues, both Alta and Springville are positioning themselves as strong contenders in their respective leagues. Alta will look to continue their solid defensive and balanced offensive play, while Springville will need to tighten their defense to match their explosive scoring. With both teams facing off against common opponents, we can expect some exciting matchups as they push toward the playoffs. The rivalry between these two programs will no doubt intensify, making for a thrilling remainder of the 2024-2025 basketball season.