The Wilton/Wing (Wilton, ND) varsity basketball team is set to play a home conference game against Center-Stanton (Center, ND) today at 7:30 PM.

Matchup Details

• Teams: CSHS vs. Wilton/Wing
• Date & Time: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM
• Location: Wilton/Wing High School (Wilton, ND)
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Analyzing the 2024-2025 Basketball Season: Center-Stanton vs Wilton/Wing

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, the contrasting fortunes of Center-Stanton and Wilton/Wing are emerging as a significant storyline in local sports. With Center-Stanton struggling to find consistency and Wilton/Wing continuing their unbeaten run, there is much to reflect on as these two teams navigate their respective campaigns.

Team Performance Overview

Center-Stanton’s Record Breakdown (24-25):

• Overall: 1-8
• District: 1-1
• Home: 1-4
• Away: 0-4
• Win Percentage: .111
• District Percentage: .500
• Points For (PF): 353
• Points Against (PA): 559

Center-Stanton has struggled to find its rhythm this season with a 1-8 overall record. Their lone victory came in a nail-biting 67-65 win over Mandaree, but losses have been difficult to overcome. At home, their record stands at 1-4, and their performance on the road has been even more challenging, with an 0-4 record. Despite their struggles, the team continues to fight through adversity, with a slightly better district performance (1-1).

Wilton/Wing’s Record Breakdown (24-25):

• Overall: 10-0
• District: 2-0
• Home: 3-0
• Away: 3-0
• Neutral: 4-0
• Win Percentage: 1.000
• District Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 768
• Points Against (PA): 550

In stark contrast, Wilton/Wing has been a powerhouse in the 2024-2025 season, remaining undefeated with a perfect 10-0 record. The team has dominated both at home and away, winning all three of their road games, and their neutral-site record stands strong at 4-0. Their impressive performance extends to district play as well, with a 2-0 mark. The team’s offensive output has been formidable, averaging 76.8 points per game, far outpacing Center-Stanton’s 39.2 points per game.

Scoring Averages

• Center-Stanton Scoring Average: 39.2 points per game
• Wilton/Wing Scoring Average: 76.8 points per game

While Center-Stanton has been unable to find consistent scoring this season, Wilton/Wing’s offensive firepower has been a driving force behind their undefeated record. The difference in scoring averages underscores the gap between the two teams in terms of offensive production.

Head-to-Head vs Common Opponents

Both teams share common opponents, but the results have been vastly different:

• Center-Stanton vs Common Opponents: 1-2
• Wilton/Wing vs Common Opponents: 4-0

In their matchups with common opponents, Center-Stanton has struggled, winning just one of three encounters. Wilton/Wing, on the other hand, has been perfect, winning all four of their matchups against the same teams.

Key matchups include:

• 12/17/24 – Flasher: Center-Stanton lost 72-15, while Wilton/Wing defeated Flasher 81-67.
• 1/6/25 – Mandaree: Center-Stanton pulled off a 67-65 victory, while Wilton/Wing crushed Mandaree 96-34.
• 1/7/25 – Medina/Pingree-Buchanan: Center-Stanton lost 71-28, while Wilton/Wing triumphed 76-60.
• 1/14/25 – New Salem: Center-Stanton still has this game ahead, while Wilton/Wing won 80-49.

Looking Ahead: Key Dates

• Center-Stanton’s Remaining Games: The team still has games against Grant County co-op, Central McLean, and Garrison on their schedule. Their hopes to improve will depend on their ability to secure wins in these crucial matchups.
• Wilton/Wing’s Remaining Games: With an unblemished record, Wilton/Wing will look to maintain their perfect season through upcoming contests against New Salem, Garrison, and others.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 season has highlighted the disparity between Center-Stanton and Wilton/Wing. While Center-Stanton has faced significant challenges in terms of wins, scoring, and consistency, Wilton/Wing has been a dominant force in both offensive and defensive play. The key for Center-Stanton moving forward will be to continue building on their performances and improving their scoring output. Meanwhile, Wilton/Wing will aim to keep their perfect record intact and position themselves for a deep run into the postseason.