The Waukee (IA) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Ankeny Centennial (Ankeny, IA) on Friday, January 31, at 7:45 p.m.
Waukee vs Ankeny Centennial Game Info:
What: Iowa High School Basketball
Who: Waukee (IA) vs Ankeny Centennial (IA)
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Waukee vs Ankeny Centennial
The upcoming basketball game between Ankeny Centennial and Waukee promises to be an exciting matchup as both teams head into their respective conference battles with varying records and different momentum. Here’s a closer look at the teams, their records, and their performance leading up to the game.
Team Overview
Ankeny Centennial (2-9 Overall, 0-2 Conference)
The Ankeny Centennial Jaguars have struggled this season, with a win percentage of just .182. They’ve faced tough competition, including losses to key opponents like Northwest, Urbandale, and Johnston. With a combined point total of 558 and a points allowed total of 672, the Jaguars will need to find their rhythm quickly if they want to turn their season around. However, they’ve managed to stay competitive in several games, especially in the later parts of their contests.
- Home Record: 1-3
- Away Record: 1-2
- Neutral Record: 0-4
- Points Per Game (PPG): 50.7
- Points Allowed Per Game (PAPG): 61.2
Waukee (10-3 Overall, 4-0 Conference)
Waukee enters the game as the stronger team, with a solid record of 10-3 overall and an undefeated 4-0 record in conference play. The Warriors have shown their offensive firepower with a high scoring average of 62.1 points per game, often capitalizing on their opponents’ mistakes and executing well on both ends of the court. They’ve faced strong teams like Northwest and Johnston, but have maintained a winning streak and will be looking to extend their dominance in the upcoming matchups.
- Home Record: 4-1
- Away Record: 6-2
- Neutral Record: 0-0
- Points Per Game (PPG): 62.1
- Points Allowed Per Game (PAPG): 55.1
Head-to-Head Matchup
This game is set to take place at Waukee on Friday, January 31 at 7:45 p.m. The return match will be hosted by Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:45 p.m.
The teams have had limited history against each other in recent years, with both teams looking for the upper hand in this rivalry. Despite Ankeny Centennial’s tough season so far, they will look to challenge Waukee with strong individual performances and adjustments on defense.
Performance Against Common Opponents
Ankeny Centennial and Waukee have faced some of the same teams this season, but the results have been starkly different.
- Northwest: Ankeny Centennial lost both meetings against Northwest (L 60-38 and L 77-36). Meanwhile, Waukee defeated Northwest both times, including a 67-61 win at home on 12/17/24.
- Urbandale: Ankeny Centennial dropped both games to Urbandale (L 58-57 and L 57-54), while Waukee picked up two wins, one of them a commanding 71-51 victory on 1/3/25.
- Johnston: Both teams had a tough encounter with Johnston. Ankeny Centennial lost 52-37 to Johnston on 1/3/25, and Waukee won by a narrow margin of 58-56 on 1/7/25.
Waukee’s 7-2 record against common opponents is a testament to their dominance and consistent play, while Ankeny Centennial is still searching for its first win against these same teams.
Team Scoring Breakdown
Ankeny Centennial has been inconsistent in its scoring, averaging 50.7 points per game across four quarters. Their best quarter tends to be the fourth, where they score 22 points on average. However, they’ve often struggled in the first half, with only 29 points combined in the first two quarters of most games.
Waukee, on the other hand, has been able to put up higher numbers consistently throughout the game, averaging 62.1 points per game. Their well-rounded offense makes them a dangerous opponent in all phases of the game, and they will look to impose their scoring ability against the Jaguars.
Conclusion
The Ankeny Centennial Jaguars have a lot to prove in their matchup with Waukee. While their season has been challenging, their competitive spirit will be crucial to staying in the game. Waukee, on the other hand, enters as the clear favorite with an impressive record and solid performances against tough opponents. As they head into this game, the Warriors will look to continue their perfect conference run, while Ankeny Centennial aims for an upset to build momentum for the remainder of their season.
