The St. Thomas More varsity basketball team (Rapid City, SD) will host Campbell County (Gillette, WY) in a non-conference game today at 6:00 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Campbell County High School vs. St. Thomas More High School
• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here
• Location: St. Thomas More, Rapid City, SD

Basketball Showdown: Campbell County vs. St. Thomas More

The Campbell County Camels and St. Thomas More Cavaliers are set to face off in what promises to be an exciting basketball matchup today at 6:00 PM. The game will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota, where the home team, St. Thomas More, will look to extend their dominant record. Let’s take a closer look at both teams, their current form, and what we can expect from this non-conference contest.

Team Records and Performance Breakdown

Campbell County (Gillette, WY)

• Record: 1-6 overall (1-3 home, 0-2 away, 0-1 neutral)
• Points Scored: 380 total, averaging 54.3 points per game
• Points Allowed: 488 total, averaging 69.7 points allowed per game

The Camels have struggled this season, finding themselves with a 1-6 record. Despite showing resilience on the court, their defensive struggles have been evident, with opponents averaging nearly 70 points per game against them. Their highest-scoring quarter has been the first (17.1 points), though they struggle to maintain momentum in the later stages of games, particularly in the second quarter.

St. Thomas More (Rapid City, SD)

• Record: 7-1 overall (1-0 region, 1-0 home, 2-0 away, 4-1 neutral)
• Points Scored: 466 total, averaging 58.3 points per game
• Points Allowed: 350 total, averaging 43.8 points allowed per game

St. Thomas More, on the other hand, has had a fantastic season thus far, with a 7-1 record. Their success has been built on solid defense, as they allow just 43.8 points per game. They have also been efficient on offense, averaging over 58 points per game. Their strong second-quarter performance (23 points per game) has helped propel them to victory in several key matchups.

Previous Head-to-Head Matchup

The two teams met recently on December 12, 2024, where St. Thomas More triumphed over Campbell County with a close 62-57 victory. The game was a back-and-forth contest, but St. Thomas More’s dominant second-quarter performance (23 points) helped them pull away. Campbell County’s slow start in the second quarter (only 5 points) proved costly, as they couldn’t make up the deficit in the second half.

Key Players to Watch

Campbell County:

• Jack Andela – Averaging 15 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, Andela is the driving force behind Campbell County’s offense and will be key to their chances today.
• Lane Hladky – The Camels will look to Hladky to provide both scoring and playmaking, as he averages 3 assists per game.

St. Thomas More:

• Leading Team Scorer: St. Thomas More’s team scoring leader isn’t listed, but their balanced attack has helped them build their impressive record.

St. Thomas More’s Defense: St. Thomas More’s stingy defense, led by their ability to limit opponents to just 43.8 points per game, will be something Campbell County needs to break through. With a strong focus on defensive schemes, St. Thomas More’s team has shown they can win low-scoring games, an attribute Campbell County might find challenging given their average scoring output of just 54.3 points per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents this season, including Central and East. While Campbell County holds a 0-0 record against these teams, St. Thomas More has defeated both with convincing scores—47-37 against Central and 62-47 against East. The Camels will need to show improvement in these areas if they hope to upset the Cavaliers.

Conclusion

The upcoming game is a tough challenge for Campbell County, given St. Thomas More’s solid all-around play and their successful record this season. With a combination of strong defense and efficient offense, the Cavaliers will look to keep their momentum rolling. However, Campbell County has capable players in Jack Andela and Lane Hladky, who will need to step up to provide a spark for the team and challenge St. Thomas More on their home court.

Campbell County will need to clean up their defense and sustain their offense over all four quarters if they are to compete with the Cavaliers. But with St. Thomas More’s impressive season so far, they enter the game as the favorites. Basketball fans are in for a thrilling contest between these two teams.