The 2024-2025 basketball season has been full of excitement, and one matchup that is gaining attention is between Butte County and Sugar-Salem. Both teams have been performing well, with impressive records and standout players. Let’s take a closer look at these two teams, their statistics, and how they stack up against each other.

Team Records and Standings

• Butte County (6-3 overall, 3-0 home, 3-1 away, 0-2 neutral) has a solid record so far this season, with a win percentage of .667. The team has been strong at home, with a perfect 3-0 record, but has struggled on neutral courts, losing both games in that setting. They are averaging 54.3 points per game and have scored a total of 489 points, while allowing 462 points against them.
• Sugar-Salem (5-0 overall, 2-0 home, 2-0 away, 1-0 neutral) has yet to lose a game this season, maintaining a perfect 1.000 win percentage. Their average points per game is slightly higher than Butte County’s at 56.4, with a total of 282 points scored and 170 points allowed. Sugar-Salem’s strong balance on both offense and defense has made them a formidable team.

Scoring Averages and Team Performance

When it comes to scoring by quarter, both teams have had consistent performances throughout games. Butte County averages:

• Q1: 14.0 points
• Q2: 15.8 points
• Q3: 13.0 points
• Q4: 13.3 points
• Total: 54.3 points per game

Sugar-Salem has had a similar, but slightly more prolific, scoring distribution:

• Q1: 17.8 points
• Q2: 17.3 points
• Q3: 14.0 points
• Q4: 12.5 points
• Total: 56.4 points per game

Statistical Comparison

• Butte County has averaged 36 points per game, 27.6 rebounds, 9.4 assists, 5.0 steals, and 2.1 blocks.
• Sugar-Salem, on the other hand, has averaged a more impressive 56.4 points per game, 35.2 rebounds, 14.8 assists, 16.0 steals, and 1.8 blocks.

Key Players to Watch

• For Butte County, Brynn Andersen leads the team with 16.2 points per game, and Cambree Lyon is a dominant force on the boards, averaging 11.2 rebounds per game. Additionally, Autumn Gamett is the team’s primary playmaker, contributing 4.8 assists per game.
• Sugar-Salem is powered by Monika Nead, who averages 13.0 points per game, and Ashlyn Harris, who leads the team in rebounds with 7.0 per game. The team’s playmaking is led by Andee Petterson, who averages 6.0 assists per game, while Sophia Dougherty is an excellent defender with 3.4 steals per game.

Upcoming Matchups

Both teams have common opponents that they will face this season, with the first meeting against Teton coming up for both teams. Butte County will play Teton on December 12, 2024, while Sugar-Salem will face them on January 17, 2025. The outcomes of these games will provide further insight into how both teams measure up against similar competition.

Head-to-Head and Playoff Scenarios

Currently, there are no head-to-head matchups between Butte County and Sugar-Salem, and both teams remain undefeated against their common opponents. The remainder of the season will reveal how each team handles tougher competition as they aim for the playoffs. With their strong records and balanced teams, both squads are poised for an exciting remainder of the season.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, fans can expect these two teams to continue their strong performances. Butte County has shown resilience with its solid win percentage, while Sugar-Salem is continuing its undefeated run. With high-scoring averages and impressive individual players, both teams are certainly ones to watch in the coming weeks.