The Clover Garden School (Burlington, NC) varsity basketball team will host Southern Wake Academy (Holly Springs, NC) for a home conference game on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Clover Garden School vs Southern Wake Academy
When: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Southern Wake Academy vs. Clover Garden School: A Basketball Showdown

The upcoming basketball matchup between Southern Wake Academy (Holly Springs, NC) and Clover Garden School (Burlington, NC) promises to be an exciting contest. As both teams prepare for their next conference game, here’s a closer look at their current form, key players, and what to expect from the December 19, 2024 showdown.

Southern Wake Academy: Dominant So Far

Southern Wake Academy has been a powerhouse this season, boasting a 9-1 overall record. Their 1-0 conference record puts them atop the standings in their league, and their impressive home performance (5-0) highlights their strength in front of their home crowd. With an overall win percentage of 90%, the team has been scoring at an average of 65.5 points per game.

The Southern Wake offense is led by standout player Seung Surmons, who is averaging 18.6 points per game, and Ira Wilson, who leads the team in rebounds with 7.7 per game. Additionally, Kobe Plata contributes significantly with 5.5 assists and 3 steals per game. This well-rounded team has shown consistency throughout the season, particularly in their strong performances in the first and third quarters, where they average 13.5 and 18.0 points respectively.

Clover Garden School: Fighting for Consistency

Clover Garden School, while struggling with a 2-4 overall record, has shown some promise with a 1-0 conference record. Their scoring average of 56.2 points per game is notably lower than that of Southern Wake Academy, but the team remains competitive. Their best quarter is the fourth, where they average 16.5 points per game, suggesting that they are capable of making strong finishes.

Brayden DeAlto is the key player for Clover Garden, leading the team in points (11.7), rebounds (5.5), assists (1.7), and steals (3.0) per game. Despite their overall struggles, Clover Garden’s defense remains competitive, and they will rely on DeAlto to help them pull off an upset against the formidable Southern Wake squad.

Team Stat Comparison

• Points Per Game: Southern Wake Academy averages 65.5 points, while Clover Garden School scores 56.2 per game.
• Rebounds Per Game: Southern Wake holds a slight advantage in rebounds, averaging 30.4 per game compared to Clover Garden’s 27.8.
• Assists Per Game: Southern Wake Academy excels in ball movement, averaging 18.1 assists per game, a significant edge over Clover Garden’s 5.5.
• Steals Per Game: Both teams have similar numbers, with Southern Wake averaging 10.4 steals and Clover Garden at 10.5.
• Blocks Per Game: Southern Wake Academy leads in this category with 4.2 blocks per game, compared to Clover Garden’s 2.5.

Head-to-Head: December 19 and Beyond

The December 19, 2024 game is shaping up to be an exciting match as Southern Wake travels to face Clover Garden at 7:30 p.m. While Southern Wake enters the game as the heavy favorite, Clover Garden will have the home court advantage, which could play a crucial role in the outcome. This game marks the first of two head-to-head encounters this season, with the return match scheduled for January 28, 2025, at Southern Wake Academy.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced off against several common opponents, including Triangle Math & Science, Ascend Leadership, River Mill, Chatham Charter, and Woods Charter. Southern Wake Academy remains undefeated against these teams, with a 1-0 record against Triangle Math & Science, while Clover Garden School has earned victories over Ascend Leadership and Woods Charter.

Conclusion

Southern Wake Academy enters this game as the clear favorite, with their high-scoring offense and solid defensive metrics. However, Clover Garden School will look to use their home-court advantage and the all-around talents of Brayden DeAlto to challenge the powerhouse team from Holly Springs. With both teams eager to make their mark in conference play, this game is sure to be an exciting contest that basketball fans won’t want to miss.

Whether Southern Wake Academy continues its dominant run or Clover Garden pulls off a surprise victory, this matchup will be a key moment in both teams’ seasons.