The Thompson (ND) varsity basketball team will host Carrington (ND) for a conference game on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:15 PM.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: North Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Thompson (ND) vs Carrington (ND)
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:15. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Basketball Rankings & Records: Carrington vs. Thompson – A Look at the Early Season Success

As the 2024-2025 basketball season begins to unfold, two teams are quickly making a mark with impressive early performances: Carrington and Thompson. Both teams are off to perfect starts, each boasting an unblemished 1-0 record, and their early games provide a glimpse into their potential for the rest of the season.

Team Records and Standings

Carrington (24-25)

• Overall Record: 1-0
• Home Record: 0-0
• Away Record: 1-0
• Win %: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 65
• Points Against (PA): 50

Carrington’s opening game was a strong one, with a convincing 65-point performance and a solid defensive effort to limit their opponent to 50 points. The team has yet to play a home game, but their road win demonstrates their ability to perform away from their home court.

Thompson (24-25)

• Overall Record: 1-0
• Home Record: 0-0
• Away Record: 1-0
• Win %: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 67
• Points Against (PA): 59

Thompson has also kicked off their season with a perfect record, edging out their opponents with a 67-point performance while allowing 59 points. Like Carrington, Thompson has yet to play at home but showcased their ability to win on the road in their opening game.

Team Scoring Averages

Both Carrington and Thompson have demonstrated offensive prowess in their early games. Despite not having detailed breakdowns of their individual quarters, the final scores reflect their capability to put up significant numbers.

• Carrington: 65.0 points per game
• Thompson: 67.0 points per game

Both teams are scoring at a high clip, with Thompson slightly ahead in the scoring department.

Common Opponents

One of the interesting aspects of the season is how both teams will fare against shared opponents. While their common opponents have yet to play, here is a preview of the matchups for both teams:

• Shiloh Christian: Carrington faces them on 12/17/24, while Thompson meets them on 2/15/25.
• Hillsboro/Central Valley: Carrington will face them on 1/27/25, and Thompson plays them on 1/17/25 and again on 2/22/25.
• Four Winds/Minnewaukan: Carrington plays them on 2/13/25, with Thompson facing them on 1/31/25 and 3/4/25.
• Grafton: Carrington hosts them on 2/28/25, while Thompson plays them on 1/7/25 and 2/13/25.
• Devils Lake: Carrington plays them on 3/3/25, while Thompson will face them on 1/24/25 and 2/28/25.

These games will provide valuable insight into how both teams perform against similar competition, with each squad looking to continue their winning ways.

Record Breakdown

Both teams have started strong in their respective leagues and non-league games. Here’s a closer look at the breakdown of their records:

• Carrington:
  • Overall: 1-0
  • Non-League: 1-0
  • Home: 0-0
  • Away: 1-0
  • In-State: 1-0
  • Out-of-State: 0-0
  • Common Opponents: 0-0
• Thompson:
  • Overall: 1-0
  • Non-League: 1-0
  • Home: 0-0
  • Away: 1-0
  • In-State: 1-0
  • Out-of-State: 0-0
  • Common Opponents: 0-0

Both teams have had successful starts, particularly in their non-league games, with each securing a victory on the road. While they both share a perfect record, they still have challenges ahead in the form of common opponents and league games, which will test their consistency and ability to perform under pressure.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, Carrington and Thompson will continue to build on their early momentum. Both teams will face significant tests against strong competition, including games against Shiloh Christian, Hillsboro/Central Valley, and Devils Lake, among others. With their offensive firepower and solid defensive play, both teams are poised to make a strong push as they enter the heart of the season.

In the coming months, all eyes will be on these two teams as they face each other’s common opponents and, eventually, potentially meet head-to-head. Whether Carrington or Thompson emerges as the dominant team will depend on their ability to maintain their form and continue performing at a high level.

As of now, the future looks bright for both teams, and their next few games will likely shape the trajectory of their season. Fans can look forward to exciting matchups and potential showdowns between these two high-flying teams.