The Stroudsburg (PA) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against William Allen (Allentown, PA) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Basketball
Who: Stroudsburg vs William Allen
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Basketball Team Comparisons: William Allen vs. Stroudsburg (2024-2025 Season)

The basketball season is underway, and we are seeing contrasting fortunes for two Pennsylvania high school teams, William Allen and Stroudsburg. With each team facing different challenges and triumphs, let’s take a closer look at their performance and how they stack up against each other.

Overall Records: A Tale of Two Seasons

• William Allen (24-25): With a record of 6-5, William Allen has experienced a balanced start to their season. They are performing well at home with a 5-3 record, but they have struggled in away games, going 1-2. In their conference games, they sit at 1-1, showing potential but also areas to improve.
• Stroudsburg (24-25): Stroudsburg has had a much tougher season, with an overall record of 2-7. Their conference record is 0-2, indicating difficulties against league opponents. Additionally, Stroudsburg has struggled at home (2-3) and away (0-3), further highlighting the challenges they are facing this season.

Team Scoring Averages: Highs and Lows

• William Allen: On average, William Allen scores 57.8 points per game. They are strongest in the second and fourth quarters, putting up 15.5 points in both. The team struggles a little in the third quarter with only 12.5 points per game.
• Stroudsburg: Stroudsburg’s scoring average is 46.2 points per game, significantly lower than William Allen’s. They perform best in the fourth quarter, with 18.5 points, but struggle to score in the earlier quarters. Their highest first-half average is 11.5 points in the first quarter, followed by 10 in the second.

Common Opponents: How the Teams Stack Up

Both teams have faced a number of the same opponents this season, giving us some insight into their performances.

• William Allen’s Performance Against Common Opponents:
  • Record: 3-2
  • Wins against Emmaus (78-52), Northampton (63-45), and East Stroudsburg North (69-62).
  • Losses to Nazareth Area (60-57) and Whitehall (55-50).
• Stroudsburg’s Performance Against Common Opponents:
  • Record: 1-4
  • Stroudsburg has struggled, losing to teams like Pocono Mountain East (73-42), Northampton (80-38), Whitehall (58-43), and East Stroudsburg North (65-47). Their lone win came against East Stroudsburg North in a tight match (70-65).

Record Breakdown: Home, Away, and Non-Conference Games

• William Allen:
  • Home: 5-3
  • Away: 1-2
  • Non-League: 4-3
  • Conference: 1-1
  • Head-to-Head: 3-2 against common opponents
• Stroudsburg:
  • Home: 2-3
  • Away: 0-3
  • Non-League: 2-4
  • Conference: 0-2
  • Head-to-Head: 1-4 against common opponents

Looking Ahead

William Allen’s solid start, especially at home, has them positioned well for a competitive season. Their ability to perform in the second and fourth quarters has been key to their success. However, they will need to improve on the road and sharpen their defense to stay ahead in the conference.

For Stroudsburg, the season has been challenging, with struggles in both conference and non-conference games. Their most promising result came in a close win against East Stroudsburg North, but they will need to find consistency across all four quarters and improve their performance at home and on the road to turn their season around.

As the season progresses, both teams will look to improve their records, with William Allen aiming for a playoff spot and Stroudsburg hoping for a resurgence. Fans of both teams will be watching closely to see how they fare against each other and the rest of their competition in the coming months.