The St. Luke’s varsity basketball team (New Canaan, CT) will host a home conference game against Masters (Dobbs Ferry, NY) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM.

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What: Prep Schools High School Basketball
Who: St. Luke’s vs Masters
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 4:30. p.m. ET
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Masters and St. Luke’s: A Comparative Look at Early-Season Performance

As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues, both Masters and St. Luke’s have been building their records, with early results offering intriguing insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and key players. In this article, we will compare the teams’ overall performance, scoring averages, and team leaders, while also looking at their shared opponents and head-to-head records.

Overall Records and Performance Breakdown

• Masters:
  • Masters currently holds an undefeated record of 1-0, having played all of their games away from home. Their victory came with a narrow win of 61-54, showcasing a solid offensive and defensive performance.
  • Key Stats: Masters averaged 61 points per game, showing a well-balanced attack with solid contributions from both their starters and bench players.
• St. Luke’s:
  • St. Luke’s has had a mixed season so far, with a 3-4 overall record. The team has shown strong play in non-league matchups, boasting a 2-3 record in these games.
  • Key Stats: Despite some losses, St. Luke’s has averaged 60 points per game, staying competitive in many of their matchups. Their performance has been bolstered by strong individual efforts, though the team will need to sharpen its defense and consistency to climb the ranks.

Scoring Averages: A Close Contest

Both teams are scoring close to each other, but there are some subtle differences in how they distribute their points throughout the game:

• Masters:
  • Quarter Breakdown: Masters has shown solid consistency across the four quarters of play, averaging 13.0 points in the first, 14.0 in the second, 18.0 in the third, and 16.0 in the fourth. Their ability to increase their scoring in the second half may be a key factor in their recent victory.
  • Total: 61.0 points per game
• St. Luke’s:
  • Quarter Breakdown: While the exact quarter-by-quarter breakdown for St. Luke’s is not available, the team still managed to average 60.0 points per game, showing their offensive capabilities even without detailed data. Their challenge lies in tightening up their defense and maintaining offensive efficiency throughout the game.

Team Stat Comparison

In terms of overall team statistics, Masters has a slight edge in most categories:

• Points Per Game: Masters (61.0) vs. St. Luke’s (60.0)
• Rebounds Per Game: Masters (32.3) vs. St. Luke’s (N/A)
• Assists Per Game: Masters (10.7) vs. St. Luke’s (N/A)
• Steals Per Game: Masters (7.0) vs. St. Luke’s (N/A)
• Blocks Per Game: Masters (1.6) vs. St. Luke’s (N/A)

While Masters leads in the statistical categories available, it’s important to note that these stats provide a snapshot of their overall playstyle. St. Luke’s has shown a strong potential to improve with the right adjustments.

Individual Leaders: Masters Outshines St. Luke’s

Masters has a standout player in Tyler Newsom, who leads the team in multiple categories, including points, rebounds, and blocks. Here’s a look at the leaders for each team:

• Masters:
  • Points Per Game: Tyler Newsom (20.1)
  • Rebounds Per Game: Tyler Newsom (8.9)
  • Assists Per Game: Bryan Wilson (2.0)
  • Steals Per Game: Kaelon Commodore (1.3)
  • Blocks Per Game: Tyler Newsom (1.1)
• St. Luke’s:
  • Points Per Game: No standout scorer listed, though they are working to develop their offensive leaders.
  • Rebounds Per Game: N/A
  • Assists Per Game: N/A
  • Steals Per Game: N/A
  • Blocks Per Game: N/A

Masters clearly benefits from Newsom’s all-around abilities, while St. Luke’s will need to develop a more balanced scoring approach to compete with teams like Masters.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

The two teams share several opponents this season, and while Masters has yet to face them head-to-head, St. Luke’s has already experienced some interesting matchups:

• Masters has upcoming games against key teams like Rye Country Day, New York Military Academy, and Brunswick School, all of whom they will aim to defeat to maintain their momentum.
• St. Luke’s faced off against some of the same teams, including Rye Country Day, New York Military Academy, and Hopkins, securing a notable victory against Hopkins.

This gives St. Luke’s a chance to further test their abilities against some of the league’s toughest teams, while Masters will continue to build on its early-season success.

Conclusion: The Road Ahead

Both Masters and St. Luke’s have shown promise in the 2024-2025 season, though Masters currently holds the advantage in terms of overall performance. As both teams prepare for their upcoming matchups, it will be interesting to see how they adapt and evolve. For Masters, maintaining their undefeated record will be key, while St. Luke’s will need to find consistency and improve its defense in order to stay competitive.

As the season progresses, both teams have the potential to make deep runs, but their performances in their next set of games could determine their trajectory for the remainder of the year.