The Antioch High School varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Whites Creek High School today at 7:30 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Antioch vs Whites Creek
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Whites Creek vs. Antioch: A Breakdown of the 2024-2025 Basketball Season

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season continues to heat up, the rivalry between Whites Creek and Antioch is one to watch. Both teams are navigating their own set of challenges and opportunities as they push through their respective schedules. Let’s take a deeper look at how these two teams stack up based on their current performances and their head-to-head history.

Current Team Records

• Whites Creek (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 2-4
  • Home Record: 2-0
  • Away Record: 0-3
  • Neutral Record: 0-1
  • Win Percentage: .333
  • Points For (PF): 304
  • Points Against (PA): 385

  Whites Creek has had a rough start to the season, with a .333 win percentage. However, they have performed better on their home court, remaining undefeated at home with a 2-0 record. The team has struggled on the road, with three losses in as many away games.

• Antioch (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 1-5
  • Home Record: 1-2
  • Away Record: 0-3
  • Neutral Record: 0-0
  • Win Percentage: .167
  • Points For (PF): 325
  • Points Against (PA): 351

  Antioch has faced an even tougher season, sitting with a 1-5 overall record. Like Whites Creek, they have struggled on the road, going winless in three away games. Their offense has managed to put up decent points, but they have struggled defensively, allowing more points than they’ve scored.

Scoring Averages

• Whites Creek has averaged 50.7 points per game, with a strong showing in the first three quarters of their games: 11.5 in the first, 12.5 in the second, and 12.8 in the third. They tend to slow down in the final quarter, where they score just 12.7 points on average. Their biggest issue has been consistency, as they need to close out games more effectively.
• Antioch has been slightly more prolific, averaging 54.2 points per game. The team is especially strong in the second half, scoring 15.3 points per quarter in both the third and fourth quarters. They’ve shown resilience, but a slow start in the first half of games often puts them at a disadvantage.

Recent Head-to-Head

In their most recent meeting on November 19, Whites Creek emerged victorious with a 60-53 win over Antioch. Despite Antioch’s solid second-half performance, Whites Creek held strong early on, outscoring Antioch in the first quarter (16-10) and maintaining their lead throughout the game. Antioch’s 19-point fourth quarter wasn’t enough to close the gap, as Whites Creek held on for the win.

Team Leaders

• Whites Creek
  • Malachi Benton leads the team with 12.6 points per game, making him the standout scorer.
  • Michael Palmer contributes 5.4 rebounds per game, and Noah Hughes dishes out 3.0 assists per game.
  • Benton also shines defensively with 2.4 steals per game, while Palmer contributes 1.4 blocks per game.
• Antioch
  • Antioch has yet to see a player with standout statistical leadership similar to Benton, but their collective effort across the board is clear. Scoring and defense will need to improve as a team effort if they’re to turn their season around.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar challenges against Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet and Maplewood. Whites Creek played Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet on December 5 and lost 62-56, while Antioch faced the same opponent on December 10, losing by a tighter margin, 60-56. Both teams will need to bounce back as they approach games against strong opponents like Stratford and Maplewood in the coming weeks.

Looking Ahead

As both teams continue through their schedules, the performances in their upcoming games, particularly against common opponents like Stratford, will be key in determining how they position themselves for the rest of the season. For Whites Creek, solidifying their dominance at home and finding ways to improve on the road will be crucial. Antioch, on the other hand, will need to address their slow starts and tighten up their defense if they hope to secure more victories.

The next matchup between Whites Creek and Antioch is set for tonight, December 13, where Antioch will host Whites Creek. This game could serve as a pivotal moment for both teams as they look to break out of their early-season struggles and gain momentum going forward.