The Wyoming High School (Cincinnati, OH) varsity basketball team will host Madeira (Cincinnati, OH) for a home conference game on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Game Details
Matchup: Madeira vs. Wyoming
Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Wyoming High School, Cincinnati, OH

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Wyoming and Madeira Basketball: A Head-to-Head Showdown with Strong Contrast in Records

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, the contrasting records of Madeira and Wyoming highlight the competitive spirit of the teams, especially as they gear up for their next faceoff on January 17th at 7:30 p.m. Here’s a breakdown of both teams’ performances and what fans can expect as they go head-to-head once again.

Madeira’s Season So Far

The Madeira Mustangs enter the game with a 4-5 overall record, struggling in conference play with a 2-4 mark. The team has shown a mix of promise and challenges, especially on the road where they have a 1-3 away record. At home, Madeira has managed a respectable 3-2 record. Despite their struggles, Madeira has kept the games competitive, scoring an average of 48.2 points per game (PPG), though they’ve been unable to match the offensive output of some of their stronger opponents.

Madeira’s Key Players:

• Ben Reed (#2) has been a standout for Madeira, leading the team in scoring with 10.3 points per game, and also contributing 4.3 assists.
• Will Manning (#24), with 4.0 rebounds per game, is one of the team’s top rebounding players, while Eli Beck (#4) leads in steals with 1.3 per game.

Wyoming’s Perfect Record

In stark contrast, the Wyoming Cowboys have been unstoppable, with an undefeated 11-0 overall record. The team has been dominant in every area of the game, with a flawless 7-0 mark in conference play, a 6-0 record away, and an impressive 2-0 showing in neutral-site games. Wyoming has averaged a whopping 64.1 points per game, significantly outpacing Madeira’s scoring. The Cowboys’ offensive depth and defensive capabilities have been the driving forces behind their perfect season thus far.

Wyoming’s Dominant Leaders:

• Wyoming’s offense is powered by their team-wide scoring, but they have not publicly detailed individual standout performances in terms of points per game like Madeira has. Still, their team as a whole averages a significantly higher offensive output, and their defense has been rock solid.

The Previous Meeting: A Wyoming Blowout

The last time these two teams met, on December 6th, Wyoming showcased their strength with a dominant 67-32 victory. The Cowboys built a substantial lead early and never looked back. In that game:

• Wyoming’s offense exploded in the second half, scoring 43 points across the third and fourth quarters alone, while Madeira struggled to keep pace, managing only 16 total points in the second half.
• Wyoming’s defense was suffocating, particularly in the second quarter where they held Madeira to just 3 points.

Team Stat Comparison

• Madeira has averaged 48.2 points per game, but their struggles on offense have been evident in their recent games, particularly in the second half.
• Wyoming, with their high-powered offense (64.1 PPG), has been difficult to stop, especially in the second and third quarters, where they score a combined average of 35.3 points.

Common Opponents: Wyoming Stands Tall

Looking at the teams’ performances against common opponents further underscores the disparity between the two teams. While Madeira has a 2-3 record against shared teams, Wyoming is perfect, going 7-0 against these same opponents.

• Against Reading: Madeira won 58-30, while Wyoming defeated Reading 62-20.
• Against Indian Hill: Madeira suffered a heavy defeat (79-50), while Wyoming triumphed 54-37.
• Against Mariemont: Madeira lost 46-40, whereas Wyoming defeated Mariemont 64-26.
• Against Taylor: Madeira was narrowly defeated 54-51, while Wyoming bested Taylor 77-68.

These results highlight Wyoming’s consistent dominance across all matchups, both at home and on the road, while Madeira has struggled in their conference matchups and against stronger opponents.

Looking Ahead to January 17th

As these teams prepare to face off on January 17th, all eyes will be on whether Madeira can bounce back from their tough loss in December and put together a competitive performance against the undefeated Cowboys. Wyoming will look to extend their perfect season and demonstrate once again why they are among the most dominant teams in the league.