The St. John (ND) varsity basketball team is set to host a home conference game against Midway/Minto (Inkster, ND) today at 7 PM.
Matchup Details:
🏀 Teams: Midway/Minto vs. St. John
đź“… Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
⏰ Time: 7 PM
đź“Ť Location: St. John, ND
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Midway/Minto vs. St. John: A Statistical Breakdown of the 2024-25 Season
As the 2024-25 basketball season unfolds, two teams stand at different ends of the spectrum in terms of performance—Midway/Minto and St. John. Both teams have showcased their strengths and weaknesses, and a closer look at their statistics reveals key insights into their seasons thus far.
Overall Performance
Midway/Minto boasts an impressive 10-1 overall record, reflecting their dominance in both league and non-league play. They have been particularly strong at home, maintaining a perfect 6-0 record. On the other hand, St. John has struggled, posting a 5-9 overall record. Despite their difficulties, they remain undefeated in district play (3-0), demonstrating their ability to compete within their league.
Scoring and Team Performance
Midway/Minto has been a high-scoring team, averaging 71.5 points per game compared to St. John’s 56.1 points per game. The scoring breakdown by quarter highlights Midway/Minto’s ability to take control early, particularly in the second quarter, where they average 21.0 points. In contrast, St. John has shown a more balanced scoring distribution, with their strongest quarter coming in the fourth (15.4 points), indicating a team that fights until the final buzzer.
Key Player Contributions
- Points Per Game: St. John’s Ashton Parisien (#3) leads with 17.5 PPG, well above the national average of 5.0 PPG.
- Rebounds Per Game: Simon LaRocque (#1) dominates the boards with 8.9 RPG, while the national average sits at 2.6 RPG.
- Assists Per Game: Parisien also leads in assists, averaging 3.7 APG, compared to the national average of 1.0 APG.
- Steals Per Game: Madden Parisien (#2) tops this category with 3.1 SPG.
- Blocks Per Game: LaRocque again stands out, recording 4.6 BPG, significantly above the national average of 0.3 BPG.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
While Midway/Minto and St. John have yet to face each other this season, their performances against common opponents provide useful insights:
- Midway/Minto has a 4-0 record against shared opponents, while St. John is 2-0.
- A key game was against Cavalier, where Midway/Minto secured an 84-50 victory, while St. John also won comfortably at 63-41.
- Against Drayton/Valley-Edinburg, St. John secured a 67-54 win, but Midway/Minto’s matchup remains pending.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Midway/Minto | St. John |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 71.5 | 56.1 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 26.9 | — |
| Assists Per Game | 9.3 | — |
| Steals Per Game | 6.8 | — |
| Blocks Per Game | 5.0 | — |
Final Thoughts
Midway/Minto is undoubtedly the stronger team, both statistically and in terms of record. Their ability to score consistently and dominate at home makes them a formidable force. However, St. John’s perfect district record and ability to close games in the fourth quarter indicate they could be a dangerous underdog.
With both teams looking to solidify their standings, a potential matchup could provide an exciting showdown. Can Midway/Minto continue their dominant season, or will St. John pull off an upset? Time will tell.
