The Kelseyville (CA) varsity basketball team will host a playoff game against Sonoma Valley (Sonoma, CA) today at 7 PM. This matchup is part of the 2025 North Coast Section Boys Basketball Championships – Division 5 tournament.
Kelseyville vs Sonoma Valley Game Info:
What: California High School Basketball
Who: Kelseyville (CA) vs Sonoma Valley (CA)
When: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Kelseyville High School
Bracket: 2025 North Coast Section Boys Basketball Championships – Division 5
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Kelseyville vs Sonoma Valley
The 2024-25 basketball season saw competitive performances from both Sonoma Valley and Kelseyville, two teams that displayed strong offensive and defensive capabilities. Analyzing their records, statistics, and key players provides insight into how they fared throughout the season.
Team Rankings and Records
Both teams performed well within their respective divisions, with Kelseyville holding a stronger position in state and section rankings.
Sonoma Valley:
- State Ranking: 95
- Overall Record: 16-15
- League Record: 6-6
- Win Percentage: 51.6%
- Points For (PF): 1,854
- Points Against (PA): 1,833
Kelseyville:
- State Ranking: 78
- Overall Record: 18-11
- League Record: 11-3
- Win Percentage: 62.1%
- Points For (PF): 1,702
- Points Against (PA): 1,429
Despite Sonoma Valley scoring more total points, Kelseyville maintained a superior win percentage and better defensive statistics, allowing significantly fewer points across the season.
Scoring and Statistical Breakdown
Examining the teams’ scoring averages by quarter highlights their consistency and game flow:
| Quarter | Sonoma Valley | Kelseyville |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| Q2 | 14.7 | 15.6 |
| Q3 | 15.3 | 16.0 |
| Q4 | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| OT | 6.5 / 8.0 | – |
| Final | 59.8 | 58.7 |
Sonoma Valley displayed stronger early-game performances, but Kelseyville showed an ability to close games effectively in the second half.
Team Stat Comparison
Kelseyville’s defensive efficiency and rebounding power played a crucial role in their success. However, Sonoma Valley showed a slight edge in offensive production:
| Stat | Sonoma Valley | Kelseyville |
| Points Per Game | 55.9 | 58.7 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.3 | 32.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 15.0 | 9.0 |
| Steals Per Game | 7.9 | 9.0 |
| Blocks Per Game | – | 0.2 |
Kelseyville excelled in steals, demonstrating aggressive defensive play, while Sonoma Valley focused on ball movement, reflected in their superior assists per game.
Key Players
Sonoma Valley:
- Hudson Giarritta (#21) – 16.4 PPG, 4.2 APG
- Vinny Girish (#11) – 10.1 RPG
- Grayson Sanders (#24) – 1.9 SPG
Kelseyville:
- Kyle Watkins (#24) – 13.5 PPG
- Samuel Arredondo (#23) – 7.0 RPG, 1.0 BPG
- Sebastian Chavez (#10) – 3.0 APG
- Gene Holdenried (#2) – 3.5 SPG
Hudson Giarritta stood out as Sonoma Valley’s top scorer, while Kelseyville relied on a well-rounded approach, with multiple players contributing across different categories.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
While the teams did not face each other directly, their performances against common opponents were nearly identical:
- Sonoma Valley: 3-1
- Kelseyville: 3-1
Notable results include:
- Justin-Siena: Sonoma Valley lost 51-50 (1/15/25), Kelseyville won 78-74 (12/5/24)
- Del Norte: Sonoma Valley won 71-69 (2/21/25), Kelseyville lost 62-54 (12/27/24)
Kelseyville’s impressive win against Justin-Siena shows their offensive capability, while Sonoma Valley’s victory over Del Norte demonstrates their ability to win close games.
Conclusion
Kelseyville’s overall performance in the 2024-25 season was slightly superior, largely due to their defensive strength, rebounding, and higher win percentage. However, Sonoma Valley’s offensive depth and playmaking ability kept them competitive. Both teams demonstrated resilience and skill, making their respective seasons successful and setting the stage for potential future matchups.
