The Racine Lutheran varsity basketball team (Racine, WI) will play a home non-conference game against Wilmot (WI) today at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Wisconsin High School Basketball
Who: Wilmot vs Racine Lutheran
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Wilmot vs Racine Lutheran

As the 2024-2025 Wisconsin high school basketball season progresses, two teams are quickly making a name for themselves—Wilmot and Racine Lutheran. Both have shown impressive performances early in the season, but their paths and stats tell different stories. Let’s dive into how these two squads stack up in terms of overall performance, scoring averages, and head-to-head matchups.

Wilmot Panthers: A Mixed Start

The Wilmot Panthers (4-3 overall) have had a relatively balanced start to their season, sitting at a .571 win percentage. Their conference record, however, has been a bit more challenging, with just one win in three games. This indicates that while they are competitive in general, conference play has been a bit more difficult for the team. On average, Wilmot has scored 57 points per game, with a notable high of 24 points in the second quarter of their games.

Breaking down their scoring averages:

• Q1: 21.3 points
• Q2: 24.0 points
• Q3: 4.7 points
• Q4: 4.0 points
• Final Average: 57.0 points

Despite facing tough competition, the Panthers have been resilient. They defeated Union Grove 67-65 in a close contest on December 20, 2024, and had a hard-fought 56-52 win over Big Foot on November 26, 2024. However, Wilmot has also encountered some setbacks, such as a 75-65 loss to St. Joseph on December 7, 2024. Wilmot’s performance against teams like St. Joseph will be crucial as the season progresses.

Racine Lutheran: Dominance in Every Aspect

Racine Lutheran (8-0 overall) has been a force to be reckoned with this season, boasting a perfect record. They are undefeated both in conference play and overall, showing their dominance on the court. Their scoring is nothing short of spectacular, with an average of 80.1 points per game. While specific quarter-by-quarter breakdowns aren’t available, Racine Lutheran has been consistently strong across the board.

The team’s performance against common opponents underscores their impressive form. For instance:

• They dismantled Big Foot 86-40 on December 3, 2024, following a similar victory by Wilmot over Big Foot earlier in the season.
• Racine Lutheran also had a dominant 79-38 win over St. Joseph on December 17, 2024, following Wilmot’s loss to St. Joseph just 10 days earlier.

Racine Lutheran’s ability to win both home and away games (with a perfect 4-0 record on the road and 3-0 at home) positions them as a serious contender for the season.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

When comparing Wilmot and Racine Lutheran’s results against common opponents, Racine Lutheran holds a decisive edge. Wilmot’s record against these opponents stands at 2-1, while Racine Lutheran is a perfect 4-0.

Key matchups against common opponents include:

• Big Foot: Both teams won, but Racine Lutheran had a much larger margin of victory (86-40 vs. Wilmot’s 56-52 win).
• St. Joseph: Racine Lutheran triumphed 79-38, while Wilmot lost 75-65.
• Union Grove: Both teams won, but Racine Lutheran’s 86-60 victory was far more dominant than Wilmot’s 67-65 win.

The teams will face off in a highly anticipated matchup on December 28, 2024, where Wilmot will look to prove they can compete with Racine Lutheran’s dominant squad.

A Look Ahead

While Racine Lutheran is clearly the team to beat this season, Wilmot’s balanced approach and ability to play competitive games suggest they can turn things around. The Panthers’ resilience, combined with standout individual performances, could see them improve in conference play and challenge for a playoff spot. For Racine Lutheran, maintaining their perfect record will be key to securing a top seed for the postseason.

As the season unfolds, both teams will continue to face tough competition, but their matchups against each other and other top-tier teams will be a defining factor in their pursuit of state glory. Will Wilmot be able to shake off their early-season struggles, or will Racine Lutheran continue its undefeated run? The next chapter in this exciting Wisconsin high school basketball season promises to be one to watch.