The Butler County varsity basketball team (Morgantown, KY) will play a home non-conference game against Great Crossing (Georgetown, KY) today at 6:30 PM.

Butler County vs Great Crossing Game Info:

What: Kentucky High School Basketball
Who: Butler County (KY) vs Great Crossing (KY)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Butler County vs Great Crossing

The 2024-2025 basketball season has provided fans with an exciting look at two teams from Kentucky, Great Crossing and Butler County. Both teams have shown promise in their respective seasons, with distinct strengths and areas for growth. Here’s a breakdown of their performance, statistics, and head-to-head matchups so far.

Overall Performance:

• Great Crossing (9-4 record) has had a strong season, especially at home, where they have remained undefeated with a 6-0 record. Their road performance has been a bit more mixed, with only a 1-2 record, but they have shown resilience in neutral-site games, splitting a 2-2 record.
• Butler County (6-6 record) has been more inconsistent, with a balanced performance across all areas. They have yet to lose a district game, posting a 1-0 record in district play, but their overall record sits at .500, with a 3-0 mark at home and a 0-2 record away.

Team Scoring Averages:

Both teams have displayed the ability to put up points, though Great Crossing holds a slight edge in offensive production, averaging 72.5 points per game, compared to Butler County‘s 71.3 points. The scoring dynamics for both teams are notable:

• Great Crossing has been explosive in the opening quarters, averaging 21.9 points in the first, with steady scoring in the second (18.9) and fourth (19.3) quarters. However, their performance drops slightly in the third (15.6).
• Butler County, on the other hand, struggles with consistency throughout the game, with the highest output in the third quarter (17.0). Their overall performance in the first (9.0) and second (7.0) quarters has been underwhelming, and they often find themselves playing catch-up.

Team Stat Comparison:

In terms of team statistics, Great Crossing leads in nearly all categories:

• Points Per Game: 72.3 for Great Crossing vs. 71.3 for Butler County.
• Rebounds Per Game: Great Crossing pulls down 34.0 rebounds per game compared to Butler County’s 28.3.
• Assists Per Game: Great Crossing averages 16.6 assists, well ahead of Butler County’s 11.7.
• Steals Per Game: Great Crossing edges out Butler County with 5.3 steals vs. 8.8 steals.
• Blocks Per Game: Great Crossing also leads in blocks, with 4.4 per game compared to Butler County’s 2.1.

Individual Leaders:

• Great Crossing’s Malachi Moreno has been a standout, averaging 21.2 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.0 blocks per game, making him a dominant force on both ends of the floor.
• Butler County’s Ty Price is their leading scorer, averaging 28.5 points per game. Other standout players include Trever Deweese, with 8.3 rebounds per game, and Briar Griffin, who contributes 4.3 assists and 2.8 steals per game.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents:

In the games between common opponents, Great Crossing holds a slight edge with a 1-0 record, having defeated Blazer 95-89 on December 2, 2024. Butler County also beat Blazer, 72-57, but suffered a narrow loss to Male, 75-72, which Great Crossing has yet to face.

Record Breakdown:

• Great Crossing has shown its strength in both league (0-0) and non-league (4-0) games, maintaining solid performances at home (6-0). Their only real challenges have come in away games and neutral-site contests.
• Butler County has shown some dominance in district play (1-0) but has been somewhat inconsistent in non-league play, with a 3-4 record. Their home form has been impressive (3-0), but their away struggles (0-2) are a concern.

Conclusion:

While both teams have displayed moments of brilliance, Great Crossing appears to be the more well-rounded team this season, with a strong offensive output, excellent rebounding, and defensive ability. However, Butler County cannot be underestimated, especially given their undefeated district record and the individual brilliance of players like Ty Price. As the season progresses, both teams will look to refine their gameplay and make a push for higher playoff positions.