The Sioux Falls Christian (Sioux Falls, SD) varsity basketball team is set to play a home non-conference game against Madison (SD) today at 7:45 PM.

Game Details:
Teams: Madison vs Sioux Falls Christian
Date & Time: Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at 7:45 PM
Location: Sioux Falls Christian (Sioux Falls, SD)

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A Tale of Two Teams: Madison vs. Sioux Falls Christian Basketball 2024-2025 Season

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, two teams in South Dakota stand out: the Madison Bulldogs and the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. Both teams have shown promising results, but with contrasting styles and performances. Here’s a deeper look into their records, rankings, and how they match up against common opponents.

Madison Bulldogs (24-25 Season)

The Madison Bulldogs, with an overall record of 5-4, are striving to find consistency in the season. Competing in South Dakota’s Class A, they have managed a solid .556 winning percentage, with a .500 record in their region. Despite their relatively balanced record, their games have been high-scoring affairs, with the Bulldogs averaging 58.3 points per game.

Their wins came against teams like Elk Point-Jefferson (65-51), Tri-Valley (65-58), and a decisive victory over Dell Rapids on January 23, 2025. However, Madison has also faced some challenges, particularly with heavy losses to Lennox (78-38) and Vermillion (72-46).

The Bulldogs’ performance has been mixed across home and away games, with a 1-2 record at home, 3-1 on the road, and 1-1 at neutral sites. Madison’s upcoming schedule includes matchups with teams like West Central, Canton, and Dakota Valley, giving them opportunities to improve their regional standings.

Sioux Falls Christian Chargers (24-25 Season)

In contrast, Sioux Falls Christian has been the dominant force in their class, boasting a perfect 8-0 overall record as of January 2025. Their flawless performance includes a 2-0 record in league play and an impressive 6-0 record in non-league games. With a win percentage of 1.000, the Chargers have proven themselves not only in their region but also across various opponents.

Sioux Falls Christian’s scoring has been relentless, averaging 74.5 points per game, and they’ve maintained a consistent pace across all four quarters—15.0 in the first quarter, 26.5 in the second, 18.5 in the third, and 13.5 in the final quarter. This balanced offense has helped them secure wins against teams like Elk Point-Jefferson (91-27) and Lennox (66-59).

The Chargers have been perfect at home, going 5-0, and have remained undefeated on the road (2-0). They’ve also shown their prowess against common opponents, securing a perfect 4-0 record compared to Madison’s 2-2. With matchups against teams like Tri-Valley and Dakota Valley remaining on their schedule, Sioux Falls Christian looks poised for continued success.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

When examining common opponents between Madison and Sioux Falls Christian, it’s clear that the Chargers have had a stronger performance. Both teams faced Elk Point-Jefferson, with Sioux Falls Christian securing a dominant 91-27 win, while Madison won 65-51. Against Tri-Valley, Sioux Falls Christian will play them on February 28, while Madison faced them in December and won 65-58.

Madison’s two losses to Lennox and Vermillion reflect some struggles that Sioux Falls Christian did not encounter. The Chargers also defeated these teams, with a 66-59 victory over Lennox and a more recent win over Vermillion.

Breakdown of Team Records

Madison Bulldogs Record Breakdown (24-25 Season):

• Overall: 5-4
• Region: 1-1
• Home: 1-2
• Away: 3-1
• Neutral: 1-1
• Win Percentage: .556
• Points For: 525
• Points Against: 520

Sioux Falls Christian Chargers Record Breakdown (24-25 Season):

• Overall: 8-0
• Region: 2-0
• Home: 5-0
• Away: 2-0
• Neutral: 1-0
• Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For: 596
• Points Against: 413

Conclusion

The Madison Bulldogs and Sioux Falls Christian Chargers are two teams with very different trajectories so far this season. Madison has shown resilience, but consistency will be key for their continued success. On the other hand, Sioux Falls Christian has been nearly unstoppable, dominating both in their region and against common opponents.

As both teams continue their campaigns, Madison will need to find ways to improve their performance against top-tier competition, while Sioux Falls Christian appears poised to maintain their unbeaten record and make a deep run in the postseason.