The Westerly High School varsity basketball team will be hosting Cranston East for a home conference game on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

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What: Rhode Island High School Basketball
Who: Westerly vs Cranston East
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Cranston East vs. Westerly: A Comparative Look at the 2024-2025 Basketball Season

As the 2024-2025 Rhode Island high school basketball season continues to unfold, two teams that have sparked interest with their competitive play are Cranston East and Westerly. Both teams boast an overall record of 5-4, but their paths and performances have varied, showcasing intriguing differences in team dynamics, performance consistency, and game outcomes.

Team Records & Standings Overview

Cranston East (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 5-4
• League Record: 2-3
• Home Record: 4-3
• Away Record: 1-1
• Points Scored: 476
• Points Allowed: 549
• Win Percentage: .556
• League Win Percentage: .400

Cranston East has had a solid season thus far, with a slight edge over Westerly in their overall win percentage (.556). Despite a strong home record of 4-3, the team has faced challenges in their league matchups, holding a 2-3 record. Their average points scored per game stands at 52.9, with their strongest performance coming in the fourth quarter, where they score an average of 18 points.

Westerly (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 5-4
• League Record: 3-2
• Home Record: 3-3
• Away Record: 2-1
• Points Scored: 549
• Points Allowed: 537
• Win Percentage: .556
• League Win Percentage: .600

Westerly, also with a 5-4 overall record, has managed a slightly better performance in league play with a 3-2 record, reflecting their stronger showing in head-to-head matchups within the division. Their away record stands out at 2-1, which shows their ability to perform on the road. Westerly scores an average of 61 points per game, with their scoring consistency increasing as the game progresses, especially in the third and fourth quarters, where they average 24 points per quarter.

Team Scoring Comparison

When looking at scoring across four quarters, the difference in the team’s style becomes evident:

• Cranston East averages 12 points in the first quarter, 10 in the second, 9 in the third, and a notable 18 points in the fourth quarter, finishing with an average of 52.9 points per game.
• Westerly, on the other hand, has a balanced offensive attack, scoring 11 points in the first quarter, 16 in the second, and impressively ramping up their scoring in the second half—24 points in both the third and fourth quarters. They finish with an average of 61 points per game.

Key Team Stats & Leaders

Cranston East:

• Points Per Game: Lucas Pennell leads with an average of 16.9 points.
• Rebounds Per Game: Caleb Williams is the leader with 4.3 rebounds.
• Assists Per Game: Alex Sammataro contributes 0.7 assists per game.

Westerly:

• Points Per Game: Leading scorer Caleb Williams averages 16.9 points.
• Rebounds Per Game: The team’s rebound leader is Williams, grabbing an average of 2.7 per game.
• Assists Per Game: Sammataro is also a playmaker with 1.1 assists per game.

Both teams have standout players like Lucas Pennell for Cranston East and Caleb Williams for Westerly, with both players impacting their teams’ offensive strategies significantly.

Common Opponents & Results

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents, providing insight into how they perform against similar competition. Here’s a breakdown of their records against common teams:

• Cranston East vs. Westerly common opponents:
  • Tolman: Cranston East has yet to play this team, while Westerly faces them on 1/21/25.
  • Coventry: Cranston East won 58-55, while Westerly lost 63-44.
  • East Greenwich: Cranston East won 50-40, and Westerly won 61-56.
  • Johnston: Cranston East won 55-46, and Westerly won 69-55.
  • Portsmouth, West Warwick, North Kingstown: Both teams have scheduled games with these opponents coming up in late January and February.

Both teams have had similar results against common opponents, but Westerly’s performances in certain games—like their win against East Greenwich—have demonstrated a slightly more efficient offense.

Conclusion

Cranston East and Westerly are both strong contenders in the Rhode Island basketball landscape, and while their records mirror each other, their play styles differ significantly. Cranston East relies on a more balanced offensive effort throughout the game, while Westerly appears to find its rhythm in the second half, especially in the third and fourth quarters.

As the season progresses, both teams are positioned for more intense competition, with head-to-head matchups against common opponents on the horizon. Fans of Rhode Island high school basketball will certainly be watching these two teams closely, as they battle for league and playoff positioning.