The Summit (Bend, OR) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Cascade (Turner, OR) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Summit vs Cascade
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Cascade vs. Summit Basketball Teams: A Comparative Analysis of 2024-2025 Season Performance

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, two teams, Cascade and Summit, have been generating attention with their performances, records, and potential for success. Here is a detailed comparison based on team rankings, scoring averages, common opponents, and head-to-head matchups.

Cascade: A Strong Start

Cascade enters the 2024-2025 season with an impressive 7-2 overall record. The team has excelled in the league with a perfect 1-0 record, along with a solid 3-1 performance both at home and away. The team has shown resilience, winning 77.8% of its games and dominating in its league with a 100% win rate. Cascade has managed to score an average of 70.8 points per game, with a notable offensive consistency across all four quarters:

• Q1: 26.0 points
• Q2: 15.0 points
• Q3: 18.0 points
• Q4: 13.0 points

Defensively, Cascade has allowed 533 points, averaging 59.2 points per game, giving them a solid edge in both scoring and defense.

Summit: Battling for Consistency

Summit’s performance this season has been a bit more mixed, with a 6-6 overall record. They have yet to play a league game, standing at 0-0 in that regard. Their home and away record is balanced at 2-3 each, with an impressive 2-0 neutral game record. Summit has averaged 59.6 points per game across the season, with scoring by quarters as follows:

• Q1: 11.0 points
• Q2: 22.0 points
• Q3: 20.0 points
• Q4: 15.0 points

While their overall offensive numbers are lower than Cascade’s, Summit’s scoring tends to peak in the second and third quarters, showcasing a burst of energy that could be crucial during critical moments of a game.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

When it comes to common opponents, Cascade leads with a 1-0 record against teams both have faced. The most recent matchup was a dominant 72-54 victory over Bend on December 17, 2024. Summit, on the other hand, has yet to face the same opponents as Cascade in any direct contest as of January 2025.

Upcoming matchups include:

• Cascade vs. Bend: Cascade’s dominance over Bend gives them confidence heading into future games.
• Summit vs. Bend: Summit will be looking to match or exceed Cascade’s performance when they face Bend on January 27, 2025, and again on February 18, 2025.

Record Breakdown: Cascade vs. Summit

Let’s break down the records of the two teams further to highlight where each excels:

• Cascade (7-2 overall, 1-0 league)
  • Non-League: 5-1
  • Home: 3-1
  • Away: 3-1
  • Neutral: 1-0
  • In-State: 7-2
• Summit (6-6 overall, 0-0 league)
  • Non-League: 4-4
  • Home: 2-3
  • Away: 2-3
  • Neutral: 2-0
  • In-State: 6-5
  • Out-of-State: 0-1

Cascade holds the advantage in terms of overall record, win percentage, and in-state performance. Summit, while still searching for consistency, has shown promise in neutral-site games, which could play a role in their upcoming matches.

Conclusion

Both Cascade and Summit have promising futures this season, but Cascade seems to be in a better position heading into the remainder of their schedules, particularly with their strong overall and league performances. Summit, however, has the potential to turn things around with their strong second and third-quarter bursts and a solid neutral game record. As the season progresses, both teams will face challenges and opportunities that could determine their trajectories towards the postseason.