The Valley View Varsity Basketball Team (Archbald, PA) will host West Scranton (Scranton, PA) in a home conference game on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6:45 PM.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: Pennsylvania High School Basketball
Who: Valley View vs West Scranton
When: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 6:45. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

West Scranton vs. Valley View: A Pre-Game Preview

As the high school basketball season heats up, fans are eagerly anticipating a key conference match-up between West Scranton and Valley View. The game will take place on Thursday, December 19, at 6:45 p.m. in Archbald, PA. Let’s dive into the teams’ records, scoring trends, and previous performances to get a sense of what to expect when these two teams hit the court.

Team Records and Performance

West Scranton (24-25) has faced a challenging start to the season, posting a 2-3 overall record. Their performance has been split, with a 1-2 record on the road and a 1-1 neutral game performance. The team has scored a total of 249 points while allowing 290, reflecting a scoring average of 49.8 points per game. Although West Scranton has shown potential, they will need to find more consistency if they are to compete with a powerhouse like Valley View.

Valley View (24-25) has been the complete opposite, remaining undefeated with a 6-0 record. Their perfect run includes a 4-0 record at home and a 2-0 record on the road, with an impressive 1.000 win percentage. Valley View has scored 347 points while allowing only 212, averaging 57.8 points per game. With their strong defensive play and potent offense, they will be a tough team to beat.

Scoring Trends

Both teams have demonstrated a solid offensive game, but Valley View has been the more consistent team in terms of scoring across all four quarters. Here’s a breakdown of how the teams perform in each quarter:

• West Scranton:
  • Q1: 11.5
  • Q2: 9.0
  • Q3: 10.5
  • Q4: 8.5
  • Total: 49.8 points per game
• Valley View:
  • Q1: 12.0
  • Q2: 14.0
  • Q3: 9.0
  • Q4: 17.0
  • Total: 57.8 points per game

While both teams are competitive in the first half of games, Valley View’s offensive surge in the second half—especially in the fourth quarter—has been a key factor in their victories. West Scranton, on the other hand, has struggled in the final quarter, which has led to a number of close losses.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents, but their results have been quite different. For example, when both teams played against Honesdale, West Scranton suffered a lopsided loss (68-34), while Valley View defeated Honesdale 57-36. Similarly, West Scranton won a dominant game against Carbondale Area (63-30), but Valley View also came out on top in their match-up with Carbondale Area, making their head-to-head performance against common opponents a compelling comparison.

Here’s a look at some of their common opponents:

• West Scranton: 1-1 against common opponents
• Valley View: 2-0 against common opponents

This head-to-head performance against similar teams underscores Valley View’s dominance so far this season.

Game Outlook

The upcoming match on December 19th will be crucial for both teams, but it presents a particular opportunity for West Scranton to prove themselves against one of the strongest teams in the league. Their ability to maintain momentum through the second half of the game, especially in the fourth quarter, will be key if they hope to challenge Valley View.

For Valley View, the goal will be to continue their undefeated streak and demonstrate their depth and consistency. Their balanced scoring attack and defensive prowess make them the favorites heading into this game.

Conclusion

As these two teams prepare to face off, fans can expect an exciting and competitive game. Valley View enters the contest as the clear favorite, boasting a perfect record and dominant performances thus far. West Scranton, however, has shown flashes of brilliance and will be looking to turn those moments into a full 48-minute performance. With both teams possessing different strengths, this match-up promises to be one for the ages.

Stay tuned for the exciting showdown, and don’t miss the opportunity to see these two teams battle for supremacy on December 19 at 6:45 p.m. in Archbald.