The Taft Varsity Basketball Team (Lincoln City, OR) will host a non-conference home game against Nestucca (Cloverdale, OR) on Friday, December 27 at 6:00 PM.

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What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Taft vs Nestucca
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Nestucca and Taft: A Comparative Look at Their 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons

As we approach the mid-point of the 2024-2025 basketball season, both the Nestucca and Taft teams have showcased notable performances, each bringing a unique set of strengths and challenges to the court. Here’s a breakdown of their respective records, scoring averages, and head-to-head comparisons.

Nestucca (24-25)

The Nestucca team has an overall record of 4-3, with a balanced performance both at home and away. At home, they have a solid 2-1 record, while on the road, their performance drops to 2-2. Despite some challenges, the team’s scoring is relatively consistent, averaging 45.6 points per game.

Nestucca Record Breakdown:

• Overall: 4-3
• Home: 2-1
• Away: 2-2
• Win %: .571
• Points For (PF): 319
• Points Against (PA): 381

In terms of common opponents, Nestucca has faced a tougher slate, going 1-3 against shared teams. Their losses have been significant, notably to Blanchet Catholic, Neah-Kah-Nie, and Warrenton, while they did secure a win against Willamina.

Taft (24-25)

Taft, with an overall record matching that of Nestucca at 4-3, has been strong, especially in league play, where they hold a 2-1 record. Their performance at home is impressive with a 2-1 record, while their away games have also been competitive, ending with a 2-2 mark. Taft’s offensive output has been higher than Nestucca’s, averaging 58.3 points per game.

Taft Record Breakdown:

• Overall: 4-3
• Home: 2-1
• Away: 2-2
• Win %: .571
• League %: .667
• Points For (PF): 408
• Points Against (PA): 328

Taft has been more successful in their common matchups. With a 1-0 record against the shared opponents, Taft has defeated Neah-Kah-Nie and is set to play Blanchet Catholic and Willamina soon.

Team Scoring Averages

• Nestucca: 45.6 points per game
• Taft: 58.3 points per game

While both teams are fairly evenly matched in terms of wins and losses, Taft holds a notable advantage in scoring. Their offense has been more potent, averaging nearly 13 points more per game than Nestucca, which may play a significant role in their success throughout the season.

Common Opponents: A Closer Look

When comparing the two teams’ performances against common opponents, Taft comes out on top. Here’s a look at how the teams fared against shared opponents:

• Blanchet Catholic:
  • Nestucca: Lost 62-28 (12/6/24)
  • Taft: Scheduled for a game on 1/7/25 (Taft will host)
• Willamina:
  • Nestucca: Won 62-45 (12/9/24)
  • Taft: Scheduled for a game on 1/13/25 (Taft will host)
• Neah-Kah-Nie:
  • Nestucca: Lost 80-28 (12/11/24)
  • Taft: Won 59-34 (12/9/24)
• Warrenton:
  • Nestucca: Lost 77-26 (12/20/24)
  • Taft: Scheduled for a game on 1/2/25 (Taft will host)

The discrepancy in their common opponent records (Nestucca is 1-3 while Taft is 1-0) suggests that Taft has had the upper hand when facing teams that both schools have played.

Conclusion

Both teams are performing at a similar level, with identical win-loss records of 4-3. However, Taft’s stronger offensive output and success against common opponents may give them a slight edge moving forward. With the season still unfolding, it will be interesting to see how both teams perform in their upcoming matchups, especially in league play where Taft is currently excelling.