As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, two undefeated teams, Blackfoot from Idaho and Wasatch from Utah, have established themselves as powerhouses in their respective conferences. With perfect records in both overall and conference play, these teams have quickly garnered attention, and their upcoming matchups are highly anticipated.

Team Records & Rankings

• Blackfoot (ID): 6-0 Overall, 2-0 Conference
• Wasatch (UT): 6-0 Overall, 2-0 Conference

Both teams are currently dominating their leagues, with Blackfoot leading the charge in the Idaho 3A Conference and Wasatch holding a strong position in the Utah 1A Conference. Each team boasts an impressive win percentage of 1.000, further emphasizing their dominant start to the season.

Scoring & Performance Averages

When it comes to offensive production, Wasatch leads the charge with an average of 59.8 points per game, surpassing Blackfoot’s 51.2 points per game. However, Blackfoot has been more consistent in the early game, posting 14.4 points in the first quarter on average, compared to Wasatch’s 16.2. Both teams show their strength in the second and third quarters, with Wasatch outpacing Blackfoot in both categories (15.0 and 15.5 points per quarter, respectively).

While Wasatch has been able to generate more points overall, Blackfoot’s well-rounded defense and consistency across the first three quarters keep their games competitive. In the final quarter, Wasatch maintains its lead, averaging 13.2 points, while Blackfoot drops to 9.0 points per game in the final period.

Team Stat Comparison

• Points Per Game:
  Blackfoot: 50.5
  Wasatch: 59.5
• Rebounds Per Game:
  Blackfoot: 24.2
  Wasatch: 40.0
• Assists Per Game:
  Blackfoot: 6.5
  Wasatch: 14.2
• Steals Per Game:
  Blackfoot: 9.5
  Wasatch: 15.3
• Blocks Per Game:
  Blackfoot: 2.8
  Wasatch: 2.8

Wasatch excels in several key statistical categories, most notably in rebounds (40.0 per game), assists (14.2), and steals (15.3). These numbers reflect their fast-paced and aggressive playing style. On the other hand, Blackfoot has been a defensive force, especially in the steals category, where they average 9.5 steals per game, keeping their opponents on edge throughout the match.

Team Leaders

• Blackfoot:
  • Addison Tanner: 14.7 PPG
  • Cambrie Waterhouse: 4.7 RPG
  • Lauren Christiansen: 1.8 SPG
• Wasatch:
  • Mahala Speredon: 14.0 PPG
  • Mahala Speredon: 10.2 RPG
  • Filifaiesea Liava’a: 5.8 APG

Addison Tanner has been the standout player for Blackfoot, leading the team in scoring. Meanwhile, Wasatch’s Mahala Speredon has been a dominant force on both ends of the court, contributing heavily in points and rebounds. Wasatch also benefits from the playmaking abilities of Filifaiesea Liava’a, who averages nearly 6 assists per game.

Head-to-Head & Common Opponents

The teams will face off against common opponents in the coming days, including games against Herriman and Sugar-Salem. Both teams will be looking to continue their unbeaten streaks as they prepare for these matchups, with each having an opportunity to demonstrate their superiority against similar competition.

• Blackfoot’s upcoming games:
  • 12/12/24 vs. Herriman (away)
  • 12/14/24 vs. Sugar-Salem (home)
• Wasatch’s upcoming games:
  • 12/12/24 vs. Sugar-Salem (away)
  • 12/14/24 vs. Herriman (home)

Both teams will have to navigate through their respective games with these common opponents to stay on top.

Final Thoughts

With both Blackfoot and Wasatch remaining undefeated, the competition between these teams is intensifying. As they continue to battle through their schedules, the matchup between these two teams promises to be an exciting contest between two dominant programs. Blackfoot’s stout defense and steady offense will face off against Wasatch’s fast-paced, high-scoring style, setting the stage for what could be an unforgettable season.