The Standing Rock varsity basketball team (Fort Yates, ND) will host a non-conference home game against Des Lacs-Burlington (Des Lacs, ND) on Friday, December 20, at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: North Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Standing Rock vs Des Lacs-Burlington
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Des Lacs-Burlington and Standing Rock Basketball Teams: A 2024-2025 Season Preview

As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues, the Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers and Standing Rock Warriors are gearing up for another competitive year. Here’s an in-depth look at the current standings, scoring averages, and common opponents as the teams aim to make their mark.

Des Lacs-Burlington: A Tough Start to the Season

The Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers have faced a challenging start to their season, currently holding a 0-2 record. With a win percentage of 0.000, they are looking to bounce back as the season progresses. While they’ve struggled with their early results, their scoring so far has been respectable with a total of 102 points across the two games, though their defense has been an issue, allowing 150 points.

• Record Breakdown for Des Lacs-Burlington (24-25):
  • Overall: 0-2
  • Home: 0-0
  • Away: 0-2
  • Win %: 0.000
  • Points For (PF): 102
  • Points Against (PA): 150

Despite the tough start, the Lakers have several key matchups ahead against teams such as Watford City, Hazen, and Stanley. Their performance against common opponents, including Shiloh Christian (a 76-48 loss on December 13), will be crucial to gauge where they stand.

Their team scoring average stands at 51.0 points per game. As they move forward, the Lakers will need to tighten up defensively and capitalize on opportunities to improve their win percentage.

Standing Rock: Awaiting Their First Game of the Season

Standing Rock, unlike Des Lacs-Burlington, has yet to start their 2024-2025 campaign. Their record stands at 0-0, as they have yet to play any games. With no statistics available for points for or points against, the Warriors are still in the early stages of preparing for the competition.

• Record Breakdown for Standing Rock (24-25):
  • Overall: 0-0
  • Home: 0-0
  • Away: 0-0
  • Win %: 0.000
  • Points For (PF): 0
  • Points Against (PA): 0

Their schedule begins with a match-up against Shiloh Christian on February 28, 2025, and other key games against Watford City, Hazen, and Stanley. Like Des Lacs-Burlington, Standing Rock will also face off against many common opponents throughout the season, providing a valuable comparison of the two teams’ performances.

Comparing Common Opponents

Both teams will face several common opponents throughout the season, which will give fans an opportunity to compare their performances directly.

• Common Opponents:
  • Des Lacs-Burlington: Shiloh Christian, Watford City, Hazen, Stanley, Killdeer, Four Winds/Minnewaukan, Turtle Mountain, Nedrose, Dunseith.
  • Standing Rock: Shiloh Christian, Watford City, Hazen, Stanley, Killdeer, Four Winds/Minnewaukan, Turtle Mountain, Nedrose, Dunseith.

Des Lacs-Burlington’s early games have already featured a loss to Shiloh Christian, while Standing Rock has yet to face any of these opponents. Both teams will have a chance to measure themselves against the same set of schools, including key matchups like Four Winds/Minnewaukan, Turtle Mountain, and Hazen.

Looking Ahead: Key Dates for Both Teams

For Des Lacs-Burlington, important upcoming games include:

• December 17, 2024: Watford City vs. Des Lacs-Burlington
• December 21, 2024: Hazen vs. Des Lacs-Burlington
• January 23, 2025: Killdeer vs. Des Lacs-Burlington
• February 18, 2025: Nedrose vs. Des Lacs-Burlington

On the other hand, Standing Rock‘s season will pick up starting in January, with key matchups on the horizon:

• January 31, 2025: Standing Rock vs. Watford City
• February 17, 2025: Standing Rock vs. Hazen
• February 21, 2025: Standing Rock vs. Dunseith

In Conclusion

Both teams have different trajectories heading into the 2024-2025 season. Des Lacs-Burlington has already faced challenges but has the opportunity to regroup and improve their performance as the season progresses. Standing Rock, on the other hand, enters the season with anticipation, poised to play its first games in the coming months. As they meet common opponents, it will be interesting to see how each team adapts and performs in head-to-head competition. Fans of both squads can expect an exciting and unpredictable season ahead.