The Carolina Forest varsity basketball team (Myrtle Beach, SC) is hosting a home tournament game against Conway (SC) today at 5:00 PM.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: South Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Carolina Forest vs Conway
When: Saturday, January 4, 2025
Time: 5:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Conway vs. Carolina Forest: A Tale of Two Teams

As the Conway Tigers (11-3) prepare to face the Carolina Forest Panthers (9-1) in an away tournament game later today, basketball fans in South Carolina are in for an exciting matchup. Both teams have displayed strong performances this season, but their contrasting strengths and styles could make this clash particularly intriguing.

Team Rankings and Records

Conway, ranked 20th in the state, has shown resilience throughout the season. The Tigers boast a solid .786 winning percentage, with a balanced record across home, away, and neutral venues. Their defense has been a standout, limiting opponents to an average of 53.4 points per game (PA: 603). Conway has scored a total of 755 points this season.

Carolina Forest, on the other hand, is ranked 8th in South Carolina and has a superior .900 winning percentage. The Panthers’ potent offense averages 73.1 points per game, significantly higher than Conway’s 53.9. With standout performances at both home (6-1) and away (3-0), the Panthers have consistently dominated their opponents (PF: 731, PA: 611).

Scoring Trends

Conway’s scoring trends show their ability to dominate in the third quarter, where they average 16 points. However, they tend to slow down in the second and fourth quarters, with only 8 points on average. Carolina Forest, by contrast, is consistent across all four quarters, with a particularly strong second-quarter surge (19.3 points). Their balanced scoring throughout the game makes them a formidable opponent.

Key Players

For Conway, Trevon Johnson leads the team in scoring with 12.6 points per game, complemented by 3.4 steals. Javion Crawford anchors the Tigers in rebounding (9.1 RPG) and adds defensive presence with 0.9 blocks per game.

Carolina Forest’s offensive engine is JJ Gray, who averages an impressive 21.1 points per game. Kade Taylor contributes across the board with 5.4 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and strong defensive efforts. The Panthers’ team play, highlighted by 13.1 assists per game compared to Conway’s 9.6, emphasizes their cohesiveness.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Today’s game marks the first head-to-head encounter of the season between these teams. Carolina Forest has a slight edge in games against common opponents, going undefeated (3-0), while Conway is 3-1. Notably, Carolina Forest’s high-scoring offense has often outpaced Conway’s defense in these matchups.

Statistical Comparison

While Conway has the edge in rebounds and blocks, Carolina Forest’s superior scoring, assists, and steals highlight their ability to control the tempo of the game.

Upcoming Schedule

This game is just the first of three scheduled matchups between these teams:

• January 24: Conference game at Carolina Forest (7:30 PM)
• February 11: Conference game at Conway (7:30 PM)

Both teams will look to establish dominance early in this first contest, setting the tone for their remaining encounters.

Game Preview

The game, set to tip off at 5:00 PM in Myrtle Beach, promises to be a test of styles. Conway’s defense and rebounding will face their toughest challenge yet against Carolina Forest’s high-octane offense. Fans can expect a hard-fought battle, with both teams looking to make a statement as the season heats up.

Will Conway’s defensive grit prevail, or will Carolina Forest’s explosive offense prove too much to handle? Tune in to find out!