As the 2024-25 season heats up, the basketball landscape has been defined by two teams with starkly contrasting records: Herriman from Utah and Teton from Idaho. While Herriman has struggled to find consistency, Teton has rolled through their schedule undefeated. Let’s break down the performance of both teams, their scoring averages, and what makes them tick.

Team Records and Performance

• Herriman (24-25): With a 2-4 overall record, Herriman has faced tough competition. Their performance at home (2-2) has been more favorable, while they’ve been unable to secure a win on the road (0-2). Despite their struggles, they’ve managed to put up an impressive 203 points, though they’ve allowed 307 points in return. This leaves them with a win percentage of .333.
• Teton (24-25): On the other hand, Teton has been the epitome of dominance, boasting a perfect 5-0 record. This includes a flawless away performance of 4-0 and a 1-0 record at home. With a points tally of 266 and only 171 points allowed, Teton is operating with a 1.000 win percentage.

Scoring Breakdown

When it comes to scoring averages, both teams show significant differences in their offensive approach.

• Herriman: Averaging 33.8 points per game, Herriman’s scoring is spread out throughout the quarters, with the highest average (12.3) coming in the third quarter. They manage to put up 8.8 points in the first quarter, 11.0 in the second, and 8.3 in the final period. Despite the scoring consistency, Herriman’s points per game (33.8) come in much lower than Teton’s explosive offense.
• Teton: Teton has been a high-scoring machine, averaging 53.2 points per game. They have led in all four quarters, with their most dominant period being the third, where they average 14.0 points. They put up an impressive 13.0 points in the first, 12.0 in the second, and 12.0 in the final quarter. Their strong scoring is a result of well-balanced offense and great team chemistry.

Key Stats Comparison

While Herriman has averaged 34.4 points per game, Teton leads with 26.0, suggesting Herriman’s offensive prowess could potentially provide them with a competitive edge. However, when it comes to other key statistics like rebounds and assists, both teams are closely matched:

• Herriman:
  • 15.8 rebounds per game
  • 5.6 assists per game
  • 11.6 steals per game
  • 1.4 blocks per game
• Teton:
  • 16.2 rebounds per game
  • 6.4 assists per game
  • 6.2 steals per game
  • 1.2 blocks per game

Team Leaders

• Herriman:
  • Maddi Little leads the team with 7.4 points per game and 2.2 assists per game.
  • Grace Cannon is a key player in rebounding (5.0 RPG) and steals (3.0 SPG).
• Teton:
  • Kadence Hansen is the top scorer for Teton with 13.3 points per game, while Clara Nykamp contributes significantly in both rebounds (6.3 RPG) and assists (4.8 APG).
  • Maya Orduno has been pivotal in providing defense with 0.7 blocks per game.

Record Breakdown

• Herriman:
  • Overall: 2-4
  • Home: 2-2
  • Away: 0-2
  • Non-League: 2-4
  • In-State: 2-4
• Teton:
  • Overall: 5-0
  • Home: 1-0
  • Away: 4-0
  • Non-League: 5-0
  • In-State: 5-0

Conclusion

While Herriman has the potential to pull off an upset with their balanced offensive attack and solid defensive statistics, Teton has proven to be a force to reckon with in the 2024-25 season, dominating both at home and on the road. With their undefeated record and strong scoring averages, Teton will likely be the team to watch as the season progresses.