The Logan (WV) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Williamstown (WV) today at 8 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: West Virginia High School Basketball
Who: Williamstown vs Logan
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 8:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Williamstown vs Logan

The upcoming basketball game between Williamstown and Logan promises to be an exciting clash of two powerhouse teams in West Virginia’s high school basketball scene. Both teams have been dominant this season, with Logan boasting an undefeated 6-0 record, while Williamstown sits at 4-1. The matchup is set for 8:00 PM today at Logan’s home court, with another highly anticipated meeting scheduled for February 14 at Williamstown.

Team Performance Breakdown

Williamstown (24-25) has had a solid start to the season, with a 4-1 overall record. The team has been strong at home, with a perfect 3-0 record in regional play. Williamstown’s scoring average is a steady 69.8 points per game, with their offense peaking in the second quarter, averaging 18 points. They have been most effective in the first and third quarters, averaging 17.0 and 15.5 points respectively.

Logan (24-25), on the other hand, has been nearly flawless this season, holding a perfect 6-0 record. Their offense is firing on all cylinders, averaging 72.3 points per game. Logan is especially dangerous in the final quarter, scoring an impressive 23 points on average. Their balanced offense has proven to be effective throughout the game, including a strong third-quarter showing (16.0 points). Logan’s defense has been just as strong, holding opponents to 315 points across six games.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

This game marks the first head-to-head encounter between these two teams this season. The game at Logan will give both teams a chance to size each other up before their rematch at Williamstown on February 14.

Both teams share a number of common opponents, and how they perform against these teams will be a key indicator of what to expect in this matchup. Williamstown’s schedule includes games against Scott, Tug Valley, and Wyoming East, while Logan has already faced Scott, Tug Valley, and Wheeling Central Catholic. Notably, Logan has already defeated Scott 63-47 in early January, while Williamstown has yet to face the team.

Team Strengths and Areas of Focus

Williamstown’s Strengths:

• Solid scoring across multiple quarters, especially in the first half of games.
• A strong home-court advantage, with a perfect 3-0 record in regional play.
• Good scoring balance, averaging 69.8 points per game.

Logan’s Strengths:

• An undefeated record, with dominant performances on both offense and defense.
• Strong late-game execution, scoring an average of 23 points in the fourth quarter.
• Impressive defense, allowing just 315 points over six games.

Both teams have shown resilience and skill early in the season, but Logan’s ability to close out games with big fourth-quarter performances makes them a formidable opponent. Meanwhile, Williamstown will need to capitalize on its strong start and keep the momentum going into the second half.

What to Expect

In this highly anticipated matchup, the game will likely come down to execution in the second half. Logan has shown they can finish games strong, while Williamstown will need to maintain their offensive consistency throughout the entire game to keep up with the high-scoring Logan team.

With both teams playing well and showing promise for the remainder of the season, the outcome of this game could set the tone for the rest of their schedules. Whether at home or away, the rivalry between Williamstown and Logan is sure to be one for the books in this year’s West Virginia high school basketball season.