The Charlotte Catholic Varsity Basketball Team (Charlotte, NC) will host a home non-conference game against Charlotte Country Day School (Charlotte, NC) on Friday, December 13, at 8:00 PM.
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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Charlotte Catholic vs Charlotte Country Day
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 8:00. p.m. ET
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Charlotte Country Day School vs. Charlotte Catholic: A Statistical Breakdown
As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues, two of Charlotte’s prominent high school teams, Charlotte Country Day School (CCDS) and Charlotte Catholic, are making waves. With impressive performances and solid statistics, both teams are setting themselves up for successful campaigns. Here’s a detailed look at how these two teams compare across multiple categories.
Overall Records and Performance
Charlotte Country Day School boasts a 7-4 overall record, with a solid 5-1 home record and an undefeated 2-0 mark on the road. However, their performance in neutral-site games has been a challenge, with a 0-3 record in such contests. They’ve scored 714 points (64.9 per game) and allowed 634 points (57.5 per game), reflecting a strong offense but some vulnerabilities on defense.
On the other hand, Charlotte Catholic has been flawless so far, posting a perfect 6-0 record, with a balanced home (3-0), away (2-0), and neutral-site (1-0) performance. Their offense has been potent, scoring 454 points (75.7 per game) while conceding 340 points (56.7 per game). This impressive balance gives them a slight edge in overall consistency.
Scoring Averages
When breaking down the teams’ scoring by quarters, it’s clear that both teams excel offensively, though Charlotte Catholic pulls ahead in the final period. CCDS averages 16.0 points in the first quarter, 15.2 in the second, and a strong 19.2 in the third, before tapering off to 13.1 points in the final quarter, culminating in an average of 64.9 points per game. In contrast, Charlotte Catholic puts up a steady 17.0 in the first quarter, 16.0 in the second, 19.0 in the third, and an impressive 21.8 in the fourth quarter, for a total of 75.7 points per game.
Team Statistics Comparison
When comparing key team stats, Charlotte Country Day School averages 27.4 rebounds per game, just slightly behind Charlotte Catholic’s 27.8. CCDS is also averaging 13.6 assists per game, compared to Charlotte Catholic’s 16.0. On defense, CCDS has 10.3 steals per game, with Charlotte Catholic close behind at 9.0. Both teams have comparable shot-blocking stats, with CCDS averaging 2.1 blocks per game and Charlotte Catholic at 2.7.
Individual Leaders
Individual performance plays a huge role in these teams’ successes. For CCDS, Nick Diaz leads the team with 17.5 points per game, followed by Jerome Lowery with 4.1 rebounds and Joseph Youakim contributing 4.0 assists per game. Diaz also shines on defense with 2.1 steals per game.
Charlotte Catholic’s standout player is Jack Siegel, who leads the team with 14.0 points per game. Chris Eagan is a strong presence in the paint with 5.0 rebounds per game, while Noah Noch is an assist leader with 4.7 assists per game. King Rhodes stands out with 1.8 steals per game.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
Both teams have a strong record against common opponents, though Charlotte Catholic leads the way with a 2-0 record against teams they share with CCDS. Charlotte Catholic defeated Legion Collegiate Academy (82-49) and Cannon (68-67), two teams that Charlotte Country Day School will face later in the season.
The upcoming games for both teams against Charlotte Latin and Cannon will provide further insight into how these two teams measure up against one another and the rest of the competition.
Record Breakdown
- Charlotte Country Day School has a 7-4 overall record, with a 5-1 mark at home and 2-0 on the road.
- Charlotte Catholic is undefeated with a perfect 6-0 record, including 3-0 at home and 2-0 on the road.
In-State vs. Out-of-State Matchups
Both teams have played a mixture of in-state and out-of-state games, with Charlotte Country Day School holding a 6-3 record in-state and 1-1 out-of-state. Charlotte Catholic, in comparison, has a 4-0 record in-state and 2-0 out-of-state. The teams will likely continue to battle through their respective in-state schedules as the season progresses.
Conclusion
As the season unfolds, both Charlotte Country Day School and Charlotte Catholic have shown that they are forces to be reckoned with. Charlotte Catholic’s perfect record and potent offense give them the edge so far, but Charlotte Country Day School’s resilience, especially in the third quarter, makes them a formidable opponent. With their strong individual performances and the upcoming matchups against common opponents, these two teams will likely continue to dominate the high school basketball scene in Charlotte, providing fans with thrilling games all season long.