The Westside Christian varsity basketball team (Lake Oswego, OR) will host Banks (OR) for a non-conference game today at 7 p.m.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Oregon High School Basketball
Who: Westside Christian vs Banks
When: Saturday, December 28, 2024,
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Rankings and Records Breakdown: A Close Look at Banks and Westside Christian’s 2024-2025 Seasons

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, two teams are standing out in their respective classifications: Banks and Westside Christian. Both teams are enjoying strong campaigns, but their paths to success have been notably different. This article takes a deep dive into their records, scoring averages, common opponents, and more to help fans understand how these two teams are faring.

Team Records and Overview

Banks (24-25)

• Overall Record: 6-2
• Home Record: 3-1
• Away Record: 3-1
• Win Percentage: .750
• Points For (PF): 447
• Points Against (PA): 297

Banks has had a solid start to the season with a .750 win percentage, showcasing a balanced performance both at home and on the road. The team’s offense has been potent, averaging 55.9 points per game, while its defense has been reasonably effective, conceding 297 points so far.

Westside Christian (24-25)

• Overall Record: 6-0
• Home Record: 4-0
• Away Record: 1-0
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 380
• Points Against (PA): 314

Westside Christian has been perfect through the early part of the season, maintaining an undefeated record. Their offensive average is strong, sitting at 63.3 points per game, and they’ve been solid on defense, allowing just 314 points in total. Their ability to win in all types of settings—home, away, and neutral—sets them apart early in the season.

Scoring Averages

While Banks and Westside Christian have both shown strong offensive performances, Westside Christian has a slight edge in scoring, averaging 63.3 points per game, compared to Banks’ 55.9. The difference in points per game could play a significant role as the season progresses, especially in close matchups.

Common Opponents

Both Banks and Westside Christian have faced some of the same opponents, offering an interesting glimpse into how these teams measure up against comparable competition.

• Colton: Both teams have faced Colton, with Banks securing a decisive 66-43 victory on December 6, 2024. Westside Christian will play Colton later on January 31, 2025.
• Valley Catholic: Banks lost to Valley Catholic 53-45 on December 17, 2024. Westside Christian, however, will face Valley Catholic twice—first on January 9, 2025, and again on January 30, 2025.
• Neah-Kah-Nie: Both teams have faced Neah-Kah-Nie, with Banks and Westside Christian both claiming victories. Westside Christian defeated Neah-Kah-Nie 60-48 on December 6, 2024, while Banks has yet to face them again this season.

In terms of common opponents, both teams have similar records, though Westside Christian has the advantage of being undefeated and showing dominance in its matchups.

Record Breakdown

A further breakdown of the teams’ records across different categories reveals the following:

• Banks (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 6-2
  • Non-League: 5-2
  • Home: 3-1
  • Away: 3-1
  • Neutral: 0-0
  • In-State: 6-2
• Westside Christian (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 6-0
  • Non-League: 4-0
  • Home: 4-0
  • Away: 1-0
  • Neutral: 1-0
  • In-State: 6-0

Both teams have excelled in non-league games, but Westside Christian’s perfect record stands out as a major highlight of their season. Banks, though impressive, has faced more challenges, with two losses to date.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 season has been an exciting one for both Banks and Westside Christian, as they continue to dominate in their respective classes. While Westside Christian has proven to be unstoppable so far with a flawless record, Banks has shown resilience and strong performances that could set them up for a successful season as well. With both teams continuing to face off against challenging opponents, basketball fans can expect more thrilling matchups as the season progresses.