The Barren County (Glasgow, KY) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Great Crossing (Georgetown, KY) on Friday, November 22 at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 Kentucky High School Football Playoff Brackets for KHSAA – Class 6A.

What: Kentucky High School Football
Who: Barren County (KY) vs Great Crossing (KY)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Kentucky High School Football Playoff Brackets: KHSAA – Class 6A
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Great Crossing vs. Barren County: A 2024-2025 Season Comparison

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, Great Crossing and Barren County have emerged as two teams with notable performances in Kentucky high school basketball. Here’s a detailed comparison of their rankings, records, and team statistics that highlights the strengths of both squads.

Overall Records and Performance

Great Crossing:

• Overall: 9-3
• District: 2-1
• Home: 5-1
• Away: 2-2
• Neutral: 2-0
• Win Percentage: .750
• District Win Percentage: .667
• Points For (PF): 461
• Points Against (PA): 310

Great Crossing has had a strong start to the season, posting a solid 9-3 overall record. Their home court has been a major advantage, with an impressive 5-1 record, and their perfect neutral-site performance (2-0) suggests that they can compete on the road as well. With 461 points scored and 310 allowed, they have maintained a healthy point differential.

Barren County:

• Overall: 11-2
• District: 2-2
• Home: 6-0
• Away: 4-2
• Neutral: 1-0
• Win Percentage: .846
• District Win Percentage: .500
• Points For (PF): 357
• Points Against (PA): 199

Barren County has been even more dominant, boasting a 11-2 record and an impressive 6-0 mark at home. They have proven themselves on the road as well, with a 4-2 record, while maintaining a strong defense, allowing just 199 points through their 13 games. Their offensive efficiency, with 357 points scored, continues to fuel their success.

Scoring Averages by Quarter

When breaking down their scoring by quarters, we see how both teams distribute their points across the game.

• Great Crossing:
  • Q1: 7.0
  • Q2: 14.0
  • Q3: 2.7
  • Q4: 9.3
  • Final: 38.4

Great Crossing excels in the second quarter with 14 points per game, showing strong bursts of scoring. However, their third-quarter performance dips significantly, averaging just 2.7 points, which could be a challenge in close games.

• Barren County:
  • Q1: 7.5
  • Q2: 9.4
  • Q3: 6.0
  • Q4: 4.8
  • Final: 27.5

Barren County’s scoring is more evenly distributed across the quarters, with their highest scoring coming in the first quarter (7.5 points). Their offense slows down slightly in the fourth quarter, but they still maintain consistent scoring throughout the game.

Record Breakdown: A Deeper Dive

Great Crossing:

• League: 2-1
• Non-League: 5-2
• Playoffs: 2-0
• In-State: 9-3
• Out-of-State: 0-0

Great Crossing’s performance in league play has been strong with a 2-1 district record, though they face challenges in non-league matchups with a 5-2 record. Their playoff success (2-0) indicates a team that rises to the occasion when it matters most.

Barren County:

• League: 2-2
• Non-League: 7-0
• Playoffs: 2-0
• In-State: 11-2
• Out-of-State: 0-0

Barren County has been highly successful in non-league matchups, with a perfect 7-0 record. However, their district play has been a bit more competitive, posting a .500 record at 2-2. Their playoff performance mirrors Great Crossing’s, with a perfect 2-0 record.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams have yet to face each other this season, but looking at common opponents and their individual matchups will be key to understanding how they match up. Barren County has played an additional game and has proven more successful in their overall win total. Great Crossing’s district win percentage is higher, but Barren County’s overall consistency has been notable, especially in non-district play.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both Great Crossing and Barren County are setting themselves up for strong postseason contention. Great Crossing has the edge in district games, but Barren County’s excellent non-league play and strong defense may give them an advantage in head-to-head matchups. Both teams’ playoff readiness, coupled with their strong home court advantages, will make for an exciting rest of the season. The key differences lie in their scoring consistency and the ability to capitalize on their strengths, especially in district and neutral-site games.