The Carrboro High School varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Durham School of the Arts today at 8 p.m.
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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Carrboro vs Durham School of the Arts
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 8:00. p.m. ET
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Durham School of the Arts vs. Carrboro: A 2024-25 Basketball Season Preview
As the 2024-25 basketball season heats up, the Durham School of the Arts (DSA) and Carrboro are set to face off in a crucial conference match. With both teams struggling this season, the game promises to be an exciting and pivotal encounter as both squads seek to improve their records and end their respective slumps.
Team Records and Stats Overview
Durham School of the Arts (DSA) enters this game with a 2-11 overall record, winless in their conference games (0-3). Their performance at home has been slightly better, with a 2-6 record, while they have yet to secure a victory on the road (0-5). Scoring has been a major challenge for DSA, averaging just 36.7 points per game (PPG). Their defense has also struggled, allowing 854 points across 13 games, giving them a points-against average of 65.8.
On the other hand, Carrboro has a 3-9 overall record and has seen moderate success in their conference games, with a 1-2 mark. Their away record (0-4) is also concerning, but they have performed slightly better at home (3-4). Carrboro has fared much better in terms of scoring, averaging 61.5 PPG. However, they have given up 856 points, with a points-against average of 71.3.
Team Scoring and Key Performers
When it comes to scoring, the comparison tells the story. DSA’s top scorer, Tony McDonald, has averaged 9.4 PPG. In contrast, Bakari Watkins of Carrboro is the standout player with 19.7 PPG, nearly double that of McDonald. Carrboro’s Watkins is also a major presence on the boards, grabbing 7.3 rebounds per game, compared to DSA’s leading rebounder, Karrell Francis, who averages 3.5.
In terms of playmaking, DSA’s Tony McDonald leads in assists (2.0 APG), while Carrboro’s Sam Kanjorski dishes out 3.4 assists per game. On defense, Shawne Dowdy (0.6 blocks per game) and Ashton Patterson (0.8 steals per game) lead for DSA, while Carrboro’s Watkins also excels defensively, contributing 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per game.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced off against several common opponents this season, but Carrboro has fared slightly better. Durham School of the Arts holds a 0-4 record against shared opponents, while Carrboro has managed a 2-3 record in the same matchups. For instance, DSA lost to Granville Central (61-47) and Cedar Ridge (80-66), while Carrboro recorded a win over Cedar Ridge (63-52) but lost to Granville Central (54-52). Against Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, both teams faced defeat, though Carrboro’s loss was a more competitive 86-61.
Head-to-Head Matchup and Schedule
The first of several games between these teams will take place on January 14, 2025, at Carrboro, with the following games scheduled for January 24 and February 11 in Durham. Historically, DSA and Carrboro have faced each other without a decisive advantage in recent encounters, and this year’s contests will likely have playoff implications.
As for the current state of both teams, DSA has been struggling with consistency, while Carrboro has shown flashes of potential but remains hindered by defensive issues. The contest on January 14th at Carrboro will be a crucial one, with both teams looking to kickstart a turnaround.
Conclusion
With both teams currently experiencing difficult seasons, the upcoming matchup between Durham School of the Arts and Carrboro will be an important test for each program. DSA will be looking to tighten up defensively and find offensive consistency, while Carrboro will be hoping to leverage their scoring advantage to dominate the game. Fans of both teams will be eager to see which squad can seize the moment and push forward in the standings as the season progresses.
