The St. Marys (KS) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Jefferson West (Meriden, KS) on Friday, January 31, at 7 p.m.
St. Marys vs Jefferson West Game Info:
What: Kansas High School Basketball
Who: St. Marys (KS) vs Jefferson West (KS)
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: St. Marys vs Jefferson West
As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season unfolds, the teams of Jefferson West and St. Marys have had contrasting experiences. Let’s dive into a comprehensive look at the two teams’ records, scoring averages, and performances against common opponents.
Overall Records
Jefferson West (24-25):
- Overall Record: 4-7-1
- District Record: 1-4-1
- Home Record: 3-3-1
- Away Record: 1-3
- Neutral Record: 0-1
- Win %: .375
- District Win %: .250
- Points For: 549
- Points Against: 590
St. Marys (24-25):
- Overall Record: 10-0-1
- District Record: 4-0-1
- Home Record: 4-0
- Away Record: 5-0-1
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Win %: .955
- District Win %: .900
- Points For: 627
- Points Against: 450
At first glance, St. Marys has had an exceptional season, remaining undefeated with a near-perfect win percentage. In contrast, Jefferson West has faced struggles, with a losing record overall and a particularly challenging district campaign.
Scoring Averages
When comparing the scoring averages between the two teams, St. Marys is dominant in this category. Here’s how they compare quarter by quarter:
- Jefferson West Scoring:
- Q1: 5.5
- Q2: 5.0
- Q3: 9.0
- Q4: 6.5
- Final: 45.8
- St. Marys Scoring:
- Q1: 13.5
- Q2: 14.8
- Q3: 9.0
- Q4: 13.0
- Final: 57.0
St. Marys has shown a consistent ability to score across all quarters, with impressive totals in the first and second quarters. Jefferson West, on the other hand, has struggled to maintain consistent offensive output throughout the game.
Common Opponents
Looking at the performance against common opponents provides insight into how both teams stack up in similar matchups. Here’s a breakdown of their records against teams they have both faced:
- Royal Valley:
- Jefferson West: Tied 0-0
- St. Marys: Won 68-54
- Nemaha Central:
- Jefferson West: Lost 46-22
- St. Marys: Tied 0-0 (Future matchup pending)
- Riley County:
- Jefferson West: Lost 63-55
- St. Marys: Won 68-56
- Silver Lake:
- Jefferson West: Lost 73-55
- St. Marys: Future matchup
- Hiawatha:
- Jefferson West: Won 52-48
- St. Marys: Upcoming matchup
- Perry-Lecompton:
- Jefferson West: Lost 59-30 and 62-50
- St. Marys: Won 65-46
- Sabetha:
- Jefferson West: Unplayed
- St. Marys: Won 65-58
- Holton:
- Jefferson West: Unplayed
- St. Marys: Won 63-37
From these matchups, it’s clear that St. Marys has had the upper hand, with a 5-0-1 record against common opponents, while Jefferson West has only managed a 1-5-1 record. This illustrates the disparity in the two teams’ performance against similar competition.
Record Breakdown Comparison
| Category | Jefferson West | St. Marys |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 4-7-1 | 10-0-1 |
| League Record | 1-4-1 | 4-0-1 |
| Non-League Record | 2-2 | 5-0 |
| Home Record | 3-3-1 | 4-0 |
| Away Record | 1-3 | 5-0-1 |
| Neutral Record | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Playoff Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent Record | 1-5-1 | 5-0-1 |
Conclusion
The 2024-2025 season has been a tale of two different teams. St. Marys has been dominating both in terms of record and scoring, while Jefferson West has faced difficulties, especially in district play. St. Marys’ perfect season so far stands in stark contrast to Jefferson West’s struggles, but both teams are looking forward to further matchups and improvements as the season progresses.
For Jefferson West, finding consistency and improving against common opponents will be key to turning their season around, while St. Marys continues to ride high on their excellent form.
