The Sunset High School varsity basketball team (Portland, OR) will host a non-conference game against La Salle High School (Milwaukie, OR) on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Sunset vs La Salle
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Team Performance Breakdown: La Salle vs. Sunset (24-25)

As we take a closer look at the 2024-2025 basketball season for La Salle and Sunset, it’s evident that both teams have had unique performances so far. Here’s a detailed analysis of their rankings, records, and key stats.

Team Rankings & Records:

La Salle (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 1-2
• Home: 0-1
• Away: 0-1
• Neutral: 1-0
• Winning Percentage: .333
• Points Scored (PF): 176
• Points Allowed (PA): 193

Despite a challenging start to the season, La Salle has managed a victory in neutral court play, though their overall record stands at 1-2. They have struggled at home and on the road, with a total of two losses in away games. Their point differential (-17) suggests that they may need to focus on improving both offensive and defensive consistency.

Sunset (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 3-1
• Home: 1-0
• Away: 1-1
• Neutral: 1-0
• Winning Percentage: .750
• Points Scored (PF): 264
• Points Allowed (PA): 266

In contrast, Sunset has had a much stronger season so far, sitting with a 3-1 record. Their performance has been solid across home, away, and neutral games, though their points allowed (266) indicate potential vulnerabilities on defense. However, their ability to put up 264 points shows offensive firepower that could lead to further success if they tighten their defense.

Team Scoring Averages:

• La Salle: 58.7 points per game
• Sunset: 66.0 points per game

Sunset has a clear edge in scoring, averaging nearly 7 more points per game than La Salle. This higher scoring average reflects their offensive strength, which has been crucial to their success. La Salle, on the other hand, will need to focus on increasing their offensive output if they hope to compete with higher-scoring teams like Sunset.

Record Breakdown:

• Overall: La Salle (1-2) vs. Sunset (3-1)
• League Games: Both teams have yet to play league matchups, which will be a significant factor moving forward.
• Non-League Games: La Salle (1-2) and Sunset (2-1) both have mixed results in non-league games, with Sunset showing a stronger performance overall.
• Head-to-Head: The teams are currently tied with no head-to-head matchups played yet in the season.
• Home and Away: La Salle has struggled at home and away, while Sunset has a strong home record (1-0) and a decent away record (1-1).

In-State vs. Out-of-State Performances:

• In-State: Sunset is undefeated in state, with a 3-1 record, while La Salle is 1-2.
• Out-of-State: La Salle has yet to play any out-of-state matchups, while Sunset also has no out-of-state games played.

Conclusion:

Sunset has had a more successful start to the season, with a solid record and a strong offensive output. While La Salle has faced early challenges, their victory in neutral games offers a glimmer of hope moving forward. The upcoming league matchups will be crucial for both teams to establish themselves in their respective conferences. La Salle will need to bolster its defense and scoring if it hopes to match the offensive power of teams like Sunset. On the other hand, Sunset will need to improve its defensive strategies to maintain its current winning momentum.