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Watch HSB}} Walsh Jesuit (OH) vs St. Ignatius (OH) LIVE Ohio High School Boys Basketball 24/01/2025

Watch HSB}} Walsh Jesuit (OH) vs St. Ignatius (OH) LIVE Ohio High School Boys Basketball 24/01/2025

The Walsh Jesuit Varsity Basketball Team (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) will be hosting a non-conference game against St. Ignatius (Cleveland, OH) today at 7:30 PM.

Game Details:

  • Matchup: St. Ignatius vs. Walsh Jesuit
  • Date & Time: Friday, January 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  • Location: Walsh Jesuit (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)
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St. Ignatius vs. Walsh Jesuit: A Comprehensive Breakdown

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, the teams of St. Ignatius and Walsh Jesuit have faced differing fortunes. Let’s dive into the performance statistics, head-to-head records, and overall team comparisons of these two teams to better understand the story behind their seasons so far.

Season Records and Standings

St. Ignatius (12-3)

  • Overall: 12 wins and 3 losses
  • Home Record: 5-0
  • Away Record: 6-1
  • Neutral Record: 1-2
  • Win Percentage: .800
  • Points For: 1,117
  • Points Against: 974

St. Ignatius has enjoyed a strong campaign in the 2024-2025 season, sporting a solid 12-3 record with a .800 win percentage. Their dominance at home (5-0) and impressive away performances (6-1) highlight their strength on the road. The team’s offense is firing on all cylinders, scoring 1,117 points in total.

Walsh Jesuit (2-13)

  • Overall: 2 wins and 13 losses
  • Home Record: 2-3
  • Away Record: 0-7
  • Neutral Record: 0-3
  • Win Percentage: .133
  • Points For: 691
  • Points Against: 967

In stark contrast, Walsh Jesuit has struggled, posting a 2-13 record, with their only wins coming at home (2-3). Their performance has been particularly challenging on the road and at neutral sites, where they have yet to secure a victory. With a win percentage of just .133, the team has scored only 691 points, significantly lower than their opponents.

Team Scoring Averages

  • St. Ignatius:
    • First Quarter (Q1): 19.2 points
    • Second Quarter (Q2): 16.6 points
    • Third Quarter (Q3): 16.6 points
    • Fourth Quarter (Q4): 17.8 points
    • Overtime (OT1): 2.0 points
    • Final: 74.5 points per game
  • Walsh Jesuit:
    • First Quarter (Q1): 13.0 points
    • Second Quarter (Q2): 13.0 points
    • Third Quarter (Q3): 7.3 points
    • Fourth Quarter (Q4): 19.0 points
    • Final: 46.1 points per game

St. Ignatius excels in every quarter, consistently scoring at a high rate, particularly in the opening quarter, where they average 19.2 points. Their offense continues to produce throughout the game, averaging 74.5 points per contest. On the other hand, Walsh Jesuit struggles to maintain offensive consistency, scoring just 46.1 points per game. Their third-quarter production of 7.3 points per game is particularly concerning.

Statistical Comparison

When comparing team statistics, St. Ignatius stands out across almost all categories:

  • Points Per Game: St. Ignatius (71.5) vs. Walsh Jesuit (-)
  • Rebounds Per Game: St. Ignatius (30.0)
  • Assists Per Game: St. Ignatius (12.7)
  • Steals Per Game: St. Ignatius (8.2)
  • Blocks Per Game: St. Ignatius (2.8)

These numbers reflect the team’s well-rounded performance, especially in areas like steals and assists, where they excel. Meanwhile, Walsh Jesuit has struggled to make an impact on both ends of the court.

Team Leaders

  • St. Ignatius:
    • Damon Friery: 19.1 points per game (leading scorer)
    • Damon Friery: 8.1 rebounds per game
    • Quinn Woidke: 3.3 assists per game
    • Quinn Woidke: 2.1 steals per game
    • Quinn Woidke: 0.7 blocks per game

Damon Friery has been a standout for St. Ignatius, leading the team in scoring and rebounding. Meanwhile, Quinn Woidke contributes across multiple categories, from assists to steals and blocks.

Walsh Jesuit has not posted any notable individual performance stats, which further illustrates their struggles this season.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

  • St. Ignatius vs. Walsh Jesuit (Head-to-Head): St. Ignatius has had the upper hand in their meetings, winning both of their head-to-head matchups against Walsh Jesuit this season.
  • Common Opponents:
    • St. Vincent-St. Mary: St. Ignatius defeated St. Vincent-St. Mary (78-73) on 12/31/24, while Walsh Jesuit will face them on 2/4/25.
    • St. Edward: St. Ignatius earned a 90-67 victory over St. Edward on 1/3/25, while Walsh Jesuit lost to St. Edward (71-55) on 1/17/25.
    • Louisville: St. Ignatius has yet to play Louisville, while Walsh Jesuit lost to Louisville (79-42) on 12/7/24.

These common opponents further demonstrate the difference in strength between the two teams, with St. Ignatius securing victories and Walsh Jesuit struggling to keep up.

Record Breakdown

St. Ignatius:

  • Non-league: 10-2
  • In-state: 10-2
  • Out-of-state: 2-1

Walsh Jesuit:

  • Non-league: 2-13
  • In-state: 2-13

St. Ignatius has proven itself in both league and non-league play, while Walsh Jesuit has faced challenges, particularly in non-league matchups.

Conclusion

While St. Ignatius has put together an impressive season with an 12-3 record and strong individual performances, Walsh Jesuit has found the 2024-2025 campaign much more difficult, struggling to secure victories with a 2-13 record. The contrast between the two teams is stark in terms of scoring, rebounding, and overall consistency. St. Ignatius looks poised to continue its success, while Walsh Jesuit will need to make significant improvements to turn their season around.

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