As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, the Shirley and Timbo varsity teams have faced significant challenges, yet their records tell a story of perseverance.

Season Overview

Shirley (AR) has had a tough season, with a 0-18 overall record and an 0-7 mark in conference play. Despite the losses, the team has managed to score 375 points while conceding 1,175, averaging 20.8 points per game. This season has been challenging for the team, with a series of heavy defeats, but they continue to push forward.

Timbo (AR), with a 5-15 overall record and a 1-6 conference record, has had a slightly better run. Their offensive output has been more consistent, scoring 636 points and allowing 1,117, with an average of 31.8 points per game. While their record isn’t stellar, they’ve been able to secure a few wins and are looking to improve their performance as the season continues.

Head-to-Head Matchups

The two teams have met twice already this season, with Timbo winning both matchups.

• October 24, 2024: Timbo defeated Shirley 43-31 in an away game. Despite Shirley’s efforts, Timbo took control, showing their offensive depth.
• November 7, 2024: In another away conference game, Timbo came out on top with a 58-41 win, proving their superiority in the matchup once again.

Upcoming Match

The rivalry continues as the two teams will face off again on January 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Timbo. This game is crucial for both teams, as Shirley will be looking to break their losing streak, while Timbo hopes to extend their head-to-head dominance.

Common Opponents

Both teams have shared opponents, and their results against them show differing outcomes:

• Shirley has faced teams like Pangburn, Wonderview, and Viola, coming out with losses in all these games.
• Timbo, while also struggling, secured a win against Alpena and faced tougher matches against the likes of Viola and Concord but with mixed results.

Record Breakdown

• Shirley’s Record:
  • Overall: 0-18
  • Conference: 0-7
  • Home: 0-9
  • Away: 0-9
  • Non-League: 0-9
• Timbo’s Record:
  • Overall: 5-15
  • Conference: 1-6
  • Home: 3-5
  • Away: 2-10
  • Non-League: 3-7

While Shirley has struggled in both conference and non-conference matchups, Timbo has been able to secure a few victories, particularly in their home games.

Conclusion

As both teams head into their next matchup, Shirley will be hoping for an upset, while Timbo will be looking to continue their dominance. With both teams facing a mix of strong and weak opponents, the January 7th game will be crucial as they look to build on their experiences from this season. Fans of both teams are eager to see how the season unfolds and whether Shirley can turn things around or if Timbo can build momentum heading into the latter part of the year.