The Conway (SC) varsity basketball team will play a neutral non-conference game against Orangeburg-Wilkinson (Orangeburg, SC) today at 4:00 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Orangeburg-Wilkinson vs. Conway
• Date & Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM
• Event: MLK “King Klassic” Showcase
• Location: Marion High School
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2024-2025 Basketball Showdown: Orangeburg-Wilkinson vs. Conway

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season heats up, two teams from South Carolina’s Class 4A are generating significant buzz: Orangeburg-Wilkinson and Conway. Both have demonstrated solid performances, but as they approach their head-to-head matchup, there are plenty of reasons to be excited. Here’s an in-depth look at their rankings, records, team statistics, and standout players.

Record and Rankings Overview

Orangeburg-Wilkinson has an overall record of 14-4, with a 2-1 region record. They’ve performed well both at home (7-1) and away (3-1), along with a solid 4-2 record in neutral games. Their overall win percentage stands at .778, and they have a region win percentage of .667.

On the other hand, Conway holds an impressive 16-3 overall record, with a perfect 4-0 in their region. They have been dominant both at home (6-0) and on the road (6-1), with a 4-2 neutral game record. Conway boasts a win percentage of .842 and an astounding 1.000 region win percentage.

Scoring and Statistical Comparison

The scoring output from both teams is nearly identical, with Orangeburg-Wilkinson averaging 53.4 points per game and Conway just slightly ahead at 53.8. Looking deeper into their team statistics, here are the key metrics for each squad:

• Rebounding: Orangeburg-Wilkinson pulls down 18.7 rebounds per game, significantly trailing Conway’s 30.1.
• Assists: Conway is dominant in assists, averaging 9.5 per game compared to Orangeburg-Wilkinson’s 4.6.
• Steals: Conway also leads in steals with 10.2 per game, while Orangeburg-Wilkinson averages 7.8.
• Blocks: The teams are fairly close in this category, with Conway averaging 2.4 blocks per game, just ahead of Orangeburg-Wilkinson’s 1.9.

Team Leaders

• Orangeburg-Wilkinson’s standout player is Jordan McGahee, averaging 9.3 points per game, leading the team in rebounds (5.1 RPG) and blocks (1.3 BPG).
• Conway’s leading scorer is Trevon Johnson, with an impressive 13.3 points per game. Johnson also leads in assists (1.9 APG) and steals (3.5 SPG), with Javion Crawford contributing solidly in rebounds (8.4 RPG) and blocks (1.0 BPG).

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several common opponents, though their results have varied. Both Orangeburg-Wilkinson and Conway have battled Bethune-Bowman, with both securing victories at home. Orangeburg-Wilkinson has a 3-1 record against common opponents, while Conway holds a 2-0 record.

Breakdown of the Schedule

• Orangeburg-Wilkinson‘s 14-4 record includes 7-1 at home, 3-1 away, and 4-2 in neutral games. Their non-league performance stands at 8-3, while they’ve also had a 2-1 region record.
• Conway, with a 16-3 record, boasts an undefeated region record of 4-0, with a strong 10-2 mark in non-league contests. Their performance at home has been perfect so far, at 6-0.

Upcoming Clash

The rivalry between these two teams has all the makings of an exciting showdown, as each looks to solidify their standing for the season. Conway’s perfect region record and Orangeburg-Wilkinson’s balanced performance make this game a highly anticipated event. With both teams bringing strong offenses and key individual performances, basketball fans are in for a treat when these two teams meet on the court. Will Conway continue their dominant regional performance, or will Orangeburg-Wilkinson shake up the rankings with a strong upset? Stay tuned!