The Wessington Springs (SD) varsity basketball team will host Ethan (SD) for a non-conference game on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

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What: South Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Wessington Springs vs Ethan
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 8:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Ethan vs. Wessington Springs: A Detailed Look at the 2024-2025 Season Records and Matchups

As the 2024-2025 season progresses, two teams in the region have been making waves with their performances: Ethan and Wessington Springs. Both have shown solid records and strong team dynamics, but how do they stack up when it comes to overall performance, head-to-head matchups, and common opponents?

Team Overview: Ethan and Wessington Springs

Ethan has a 3-2 overall record for the 2024-2025 season. Their performance has been balanced, with an undefeated record at home (2-0) but a mixed performance away (1-1) and a slightly difficult time on neutral courts (0-1). Despite these fluctuations, Ethan has averaged 56.2 points per game while allowing 54.8 points, showing a competitive edge in scoring.

Wessington Springs, on the other hand, boasts a stronger overall record of 4-1. Like Ethan, Wessington Springs has shown a solid home advantage (1-0), but they’ve been even more successful on neutral courts, with a perfect 2-0 record. Their scoring has been equally impressive, averaging 54.8 points per game while allowing just 202 total points over their five games.

Team Scoring Averages: A Comparison

Both teams have been high-scoring, with a notable difference in their quarter-by-quarter performances.

Ethan has an average of:

• 13.0 points in the first quarter
• 19.0 points in the second quarter
• 13.0 points in the third quarter
• 16.0 points in the fourth quarter

In total, they average 56.2 points per game.

Wessington Springs, while not providing the same detailed breakdown, averages 54.8 points per game—slightly fewer than Ethan, but still a strong showing. Their ability to perform consistently throughout the game will be key in their upcoming matchups.

Common Opponents: Who’s Had the Advantage?

Both teams have faced several common opponents throughout the season, with interesting results that show how they perform against shared competition.

• Andes Central/Dakota Christian (December 17, 2024): Ethan defeated them 50-47, while Wessington Springs lost to them earlier in the season.
• Howard (January 31, 2025): Ethan will face Howard on January 31, while Wessington Springs lost to Howard on December 21, 2024, with a final score of 47-40.
• James Valley Christian (February 3, 2025 for Ethan): Ethan has a matchup with James Valley Christian, while Wessington Springs will face them later in the month.
• Sanborn Central/Woonsocket (February 4, 2025 for Ethan): Ethan will meet this team, while Wessington Springs also plays them later.
• Kimball/White Lake (February 7, 2025 for Ethan): This game will be crucial for Ethan as they face off with Kimball/White Lake.
• Mt. Vernon/Plankinton (February 13, 2025 for Ethan): Ethan is scheduled to play against them, while Wessington Springs faces them earlier in January.

Ethan has the advantage over some of their common opponents, with a 1-0 record compared to Wessington Springs’ 0-1 record against the same teams.

Head-to-Head: The Matchup

When it comes to head-to-head records, Ethan and Wessington Springs have yet to play each other in the 2024-2025 season. Both teams have the potential to surprise, and their upcoming games will be key to settling their rivalry. Their contrasting styles of play—Ethan’s balanced offense and Wessington Springs’ strong neutral-court performance—will make for an exciting matchup.

Record Breakdown: Ethan vs. Wessington Springs

Ethan:

• Overall Record: 3-2
• Home Record: 2-0
• Away Record: 1-1
• Neutral Court Record: 0-1
• In-State Record: 3-2
• Out-of-State Record: 0-0
• Non-League Record: 3-2
• League Record: 0-0

Wessington Springs:

• Overall Record: 4-1
• Home Record: 1-0
• Away Record: 1-1
• Neutral Court Record: 2-0
• In-State Record: 4-1
• Out-of-State Record: 0-0
• Non-League Record: 4-1
• League Record: 0-0

Conclusion: What’s Next for Both Teams?

As the season moves forward, both Ethan and Wessington Springs will need to maintain their strong performances. Ethan will be looking to bounce back from their neutral court struggles and continue their strong home performances. Wessington Springs, on the other hand, will aim to keep their perfect neutral court record intact and build on their successful away games.

The upcoming head-to-head matchup between these two teams will likely be a pivotal moment in their seasons. With their shared competition providing interesting insights into their strengths and weaknesses, basketball fans can expect an exciting rivalry as both teams battle it out for supremacy.