The St. Augustine varsity basketball team (Laredo, TX) will host a tournament game against Laredo LBJ (Laredo, TX) today at 8 a.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Texas High School Basketball
Who: Laredo LBJ vs St. Augustine
When: Today, December 07, 2024
Time: 8: a.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Here’s an analysis of the provided basketball stats and head-to-head comparison between Laredo LBJ and St. Augustine:
General Overview:
- Laredo LBJ (4-10 overall, 0.286 win percentage)
- Struggles across the board, especially at home (0-3).
- Averages 42.5 points per game and allows more points than they score (595 PF, 692 PA).
- St. Augustine (8-4 overall, 0.667 win percentage)
- Performing well, particularly in non-league games (7-2).
- Averages 63.4 points per game, which is significantly higher than Laredo LBJ.
- Balanced home and away record (4-2 at home, 2-1 away).
Scoring and Quarter Comparison:
| Quarter | Laredo LBJ Avg. | St. Augustine Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10.2 | 14.0 |
| Q2 | 10.0 | 15.0 |
| Q3 | 12.2 | 5.0 |
| Q4 | 11.8 | 8.0 |
| Final | 42.5 | 63.4 |
- Strengths:
- St. Augustine dominates early (Q1 & Q2) but slows in the second half.
- Laredo LBJ gains some ground in Q3 but can’t sustain the momentum consistently.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchup (11/8/24):
- St. Augustine defeated Laredo LBJ 51-43 in a close non-conference game.
- St. Augustine capitalized on early scoring runs.
- Laredo LBJ showed potential to close gaps but fell short.
Common Opponents:
- St. Augustine has fared better against shared competition:
- Record: 2-3 (notably a strong win against Martin 70-44).
- Laredo LBJ is 0-2 with closer margins but no wins.
Team Leaders:
Laredo LBJ:
- Zahith Valdez: 14.0 PPG (offensive leader).
- Juan Gonzalez: 7.0 RPG (rebounding).
- Luis Castillo: 2.5 APG (playmaker).
St. Augustine:
Data unavailable for individual stats but reflects strong teamwork in point differentials.
Upcoming Game (Tournament @ St. Augustine, 8 AM):
- Key for Laredo LBJ:
- Slow St. Augustine’s first-half scoring to stay competitive.
- Improve offensive rebounding and capitalize on turnovers.
- Key for St. Augustine:
- Maintain first-half dominance and avoid Q3 slumps.
- Keep Laredo LBJ’s key players (e.g., Valdez) in check.
Prediction leans towards St. Augustine, given their higher scoring average, better record, and recent head-to-head victory. However, Laredo LBJ can pull an upset if they control the pace and play a strong second half.
