The West Field varsity basketball team (Taylor, UT) will play a home non-conference game against Mountain View (Meridian, ID) on Friday, December 6, at 7:00 PM.

Matchup Details Basketball:

What: Utah, High School Basketball
Who: West Field vs Mountain View
When: Friday, December 06, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Mountain View vs. West Field: A Season Preview and Team Comparison

As the 2024-2025 basketball season kicks into full gear, two teams that stand out are Mountain View and West Field. With distinct performances in previous seasons and impressive individual talents, this matchup has the potential to be a thrilling one. Let’s dive into a detailed comparison between these two teams, highlighting their performances, key players, and statistics to watch as the season unfolds.

Team Performance Overview

Mountain View (24-25)

• Overall Record: 0-0
• Home Record: 0-0
• Away Record: 0-0
• Winning Percentage: .000
• Points For (PF): 0
• Points Against (PA): 0

Mountain View enters the season with a clean slate, boasting an untested record. As they begin their campaign, all eyes will be on their ability to establish dominance both at home and on the road. With no statistics yet to go on, it will be interesting to see how they perform under the pressure of the regular season.

West Field (24-25)

• Overall Record: 2-2
• Home Record: 1-0
• Away Record: 1-2
• Winning Percentage: .500
• Points For (PF): 199
• Points Against (PA): 203

West Field enters the season with a 2-2 record, showing a balanced but competitive edge. Their home performance has been strong, going undefeated so far at 1-0. However, their away games have proven more challenging, with a 1-2 record on the road. Despite their losing record, West Field has scored an average of 49.8 points per game and will aim to tighten their defense to improve on their season.

Team Scoring Averages:

West Field seems to have a consistent scoring output, averaging nearly 50 points per game. The breakdown by quarters is as follows:

• Q1: 11.5 points
• Q2: 15.0 points
• Q3: 9.0 points
• Q4: 17.0 points

This indicates a particularly strong finish to games for West Field, scoring the most in the final quarter, often when it counts the most. Conversely, there are no available scoring statistics for Mountain View yet, so it’s unclear how they might compare in terms of game flow and scoring efficiency.

Team Stat Comparison:

Key Stats for Mountain View:

• Points Per Game (PPG): 57.0
• Rebounds Per Game: 30.7
• Assists Per Game: 9.0
• Steals Per Game: 6.0
• Blocks Per Game: 2.0

Key Stats for West Field:

• Points Per Game (PPG): 49.8
• Rebounds Per Game: 30.0
• Assists Per Game: 9.2
• Steals Per Game: 7.3
• Blocks Per Game: 1.7

Mountain View holds a slight edge in scoring, averaging 57 points per game compared to West Field’s 49.8. The rebounding and assist numbers are quite close between the two teams, with Mountain View averaging slightly better in both categories. However, West Field excels in steals, averaging 7.3 steals per game, which is a notable advantage.

Team Leaders:

Both teams have standout players who will be key to their success this season. Here’s a closer look at the top performers:

Mountain View:

• Points Per Game: #4 Jaxon Slaugh (18.0 PPG)
• Rebounds Per Game: #23 Jordan Harrison (6.3 RPG)
• Assists Per Game: #23 Jordan Harrison (2.7 APG)
• Steals Per Game: #2 Jaden Fowers (1.7 SPG)
• Blocks Per Game: #22 Aydin Furner (1.0 BPG)

West Field:

• Points Per Game: 5.7 PPG
• Rebounds Per Game: 3.0 RPG
• Assists Per Game: 1.2 APG
• Steals Per Game: 1.1 SPG
• Blocks Per Game: 0.3 BPG

Mountain View’s Jaxon Slaugh stands out as a scoring leader, putting up 18.0 points per game, a massive contribution to their offensive output. On the other hand, West Field seems to have more balanced contributions across the team, with no single player standing out in scoring.

Common Opponents and Upcoming Matchups:

Both teams are set to face off against common opponents, offering insights into how they might perform against similar competition. Notably, both teams will face Preston in their upcoming games, with Mountain View playing on December 5, 2024 and West Field on January 3, 2025.

Record Breakdown:

• Mountain View:
  • Overall: 0-0
  • League: 0-0
  • Non-League: 0-0
  • Home: 0-0
  • Away: 0-0
• West Field:
  • Overall: 2-2
  • League: 0-0
  • Non-League: 2-2
  • Home: 1-0
  • Away: 1-2

While Mountain View is still to start their season, West Field has already played four games, showing a mix of wins and losses. Their performance in non-league play will be key to their development moving forward.

Conclusion:

This season, Mountain View and West Field will undoubtedly be two teams to watch closely. Mountain View’s clean slate and strong individual performances could pose significant challenges for West Field, but the latter’s early-season form and balanced team play give them a slight edge heading into their next games. Both teams will look to improve and build momentum, and their upcoming matchups will be pivotal in determining their paths this season.