The Westerly (RI) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Stonington (CT) on Friday, December 27, at 6:15 PM.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Rhode Island High School Basketball
Who: Westerly vs Stonington
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 6:15. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Stonington and Westerly Basketball Team Comparison (24-25 Season)

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, both Stonington and Westerly have displayed their strengths and areas for improvement. While both teams are gearing up for a competitive season, their current performance offers an interesting comparison in terms of overall records, scoring, and key player contributions.

Overall Records and Performance Breakdown

• Stonington has yet to play a game, with a record standing at 0-0 across all categories (overall, home, and away).
• Westerly, on the other hand, has played a total of five games, earning a 3-2 overall record. Within their league play, they have a balanced 1-1 record, while their away performances have been stronger, with a 2-1 record. Their points for (PF) and points against (PA) stand at 302 and 306, respectively, highlighting the competitive nature of their matchups.

Team Scoring Averages

Westerly’s scoring patterns have been notably consistent, with their team putting up 11.0 points in the first quarter, 16.0 in the second, 24.0 in the third, and 24.0 in the fourth, culminating in an average of 60.4 points per game.

In contrast, Stonington has not yet played, so no scoring averages can be determined for the team at this point in the season.

Team Stat Comparison

Here’s a look at some key statistics for both teams:

• Stonington: No available statistics for points, rebounds, or assists as of yet.
• Westerly:
  • Points per game: 36.0
  • Rebounds per game: 15.0
  • Assists per game: 2.5

Despite having a lower points per game average than some other teams, Westerly’s solid performance in rebounds and assists indicates a well-rounded team effort.

Team Leaders

• Stonington has yet to have any individual player stats listed.
• Westerly:
  • Points Per Game: Lucas Pennell has been a standout, averaging 25.0 points per game.
  • Rebounds Per Game: Caleb Williams leads with 9.0 rebounds per game.
  • Assists Per Game: Alex Sammataro is averaging 5.0 assists per game.

These individual performances have been crucial to Westerly’s success so far this season.

Common Opponents

Both teams face several of the same opponents during the season, though their results vary. Here’s a look at their performance against common opponents:

• Westerly has already faced East Greenwich, earning a hard-fought 59-56 victory on 12/19/24.
• Stonington has yet to play East Greenwich, with a game scheduled for 1/31/25.

Both teams will likely need to focus on their matchups against these and other common opponents as they continue to build their records for the season.

Record Breakdown

• Stonington:
  • Overall: 0-0
  • League: 0-0
  • Non-League: 0-0
  • Home: 0-0
  • Away: 0-0
• Westerly:
  • Overall: 3-2
  • League: 1-1
  • Non-League: 2-1
  • Home: 1-1
  • Away: 2-1
  • Common Opponent Record: 1-0

Westerly’s 3-2 record thus far is a promising start to the season, with their away record being particularly strong. Meanwhile, Stonington’s season is yet to begin, so their standing will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 basketball season holds great potential for both Stonington and Westerly. While Westerly’s early performances show strength in scoring, rebounding, and individual contributions from players like Lucas Pennell and Caleb Williams, Stonington’s team remains an unknown until their season begins. It will be exciting to see how both teams perform as they head into their respective games, especially their matchups against common opponents like East Greenwich.