The Sunset High School varsity basketball team in Portland, OR will host a non-conference game against Ida B. Wells High School, also from Portland, OR, today at 6 p.m.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Sunset vs Ida B. Wells
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Team Comparison: Ida B. Wells vs. Sunset (2024-2025 Basketball Season)

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, two teams are emerging as notable competitors: Ida B. Wells and Sunset. With a few games under their belt, both teams have displayed strong performances, and their head-to-head comparison is worth exploring.

Ida B. Wells (24-25) Season Overview

Ida B. Wells currently holds a record of 3-2, with a win percentage of .600. Their league performance is impeccable, as they have won all their league games, boasting a perfect 1.000 league win percentage. However, the team has faced challenges in non-league matchups, with a 2-2 record.

• Home: 1-0
• Away: 0-2
• Neutral: 2-0

While their home record is strong, they have struggled on the road, with two losses. Their overall point total stands at 293 for the season, but they’ve allowed 305 points, showing some vulnerability in defense.

Sunset (24-25) Season Overview

Sunset, with a 4-1 record and an impressive .800 win percentage, has had an even stronger start to the season. Their performances across all aspects of play have been dominant. The team has excelled particularly in away games, holding a 2-1 record, and remains undefeated at home (1-0). Their point differential is positive, with 330 points scored and 321 points allowed.

• Home: 1-0
• Away: 2-1
• Neutral: 1-0

One area where Sunset has outperformed Ida B. Wells is in scoring, averaging 66.0 points per game, significantly more than Ida B. Wells’ 58.6. This difference in offensive output could be a key factor when the two teams face off.

Team Scoring Breakdown

• Ida B. Wells: 58.6 points per game
• Sunset: 66.0 points per game

The scoring disparity highlights Sunset’s ability to generate offense, which will be crucial in future matchups. Despite Ida B. Wells’ solid defensive structure, they will need to improve their scoring consistency to compete with teams like Sunset.

Common Opponents

Both Ida B. Wells and Sunset have faced a common opponent in Southridge, but with differing results. Ida B. Wells lost to Southridge 69-50 on December 6, while Sunset has the opportunity to face Southridge on January 28, 2025, and again on February 21, 2025. Sunset holds a head-to-head advantage against other common opponents, such as Lincoln, where they secured a 66-55 win on December 17, 2024.

Other common opponents like Cleveland and McMinnville will provide further insight into how these teams fare against similar competition.

Head-to-Head Record

While both teams have had relatively successful seasons so far, it will be interesting to see how they perform when they meet on the court. Ida B. Wells and Sunset have a perfect 0-0 head-to-head record, meaning they have yet to face each other this season. Their game will undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated matchups of the year.

Record Breakdown Summary

• Ida B. Wells:
  • Overall: 3-2
  • League: 1-0
  • Non-League: 2-2
  • Home: 1-0
  • Away: 0-2
  • Neutral: 2-0
• Sunset:
  • Overall: 4-1
  • League: 0-0
  • Non-League: 3-1
  • Home: 1-0
  • Away: 2-1
  • Neutral: 1-0

Both teams have had solid starts to the season, but Sunset’s higher win percentage and offensive prowess may give them an edge going into their matchup against Ida B. Wells. However, as with any sport, anything can happen on game day. Fans can expect a highly competitive and exciting game when these two teams eventually face off.