The Danville (KY) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Danville Christian Academy (Danville, KY) today at 7:30 p.m.
Danville vs Danville Christian Academy Game Info:
What: Kentucky High School Basketball
Who: Danville (KY) vs Danville Christian Academy (KY)
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Danville vs Danville Christian Academy
As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, Danville Christian Academy (DCA) and Danville High School are showcasing contrasting performances, with DCA currently dominating the local scene. This article explores the teams’ performances, head-to-head matchups, and key statistics, illustrating their paths through the season.
Team Overview
Danville Christian Academy (24-25):
- Overall Record: 18-2
- District Record: 4-0
- Home: 5-0
- Away: 3-2
- Neutral: 10-0
- Win %: 90%
- District %: 100%
- Points Scored (PF): 1,124
- Points Allowed (PA): 848
Danville (24-25):
- Overall Record: 4-11
- District Record: 0-4
- Home: 3-4
- Away: 1-6
- Neutral: 0-1
- Win %: 26.7%
- District %: 0%
- Points Scored (PF): 720
- Points Allowed (PA): 812
Head-to-Head Encounters
The rivalry between Danville Christian Academy and Danville has favored DCA so far this season. Their first encounter took place on January 2, 2025, at DCA’s home court, where they secured a commanding 61-46 victory. DCA outpaced Danville across all quarters, ending with a well-rounded performance.
In their second matchup on January 8, 2025, at a neutral site, DCA again triumphed, this time with a decisive 42-30 scoreline. These results highlight DCA’s dominance in the series.
The two teams will meet again later this evening in a conference clash, where DCA will look to extend their winning streak.
Team Scoring Averages
Danville Christian Academy:
- Q1: 12.7
- Q2: 15.1
- Q3: 17.9
- Q4: 16.9
- Final: 56.2 PPG
Danville:
- Q1: 15.5
- Q2: 12.5
- Q3: 15.0
- Q4: 15.0
- Final: 48.0 PPG
DCA outperforms Danville in every quarter, notably in Q3, where they average nearly 18 points, showcasing their ability to build momentum. In comparison, Danville’s scoring tends to be more balanced, but with lower overall output.
Key Players
For DCA, Leek Ateny is a standout performer. He leads the team in multiple categories:
- Points Per Game: 17.9
- Rebounds Per Game: 9.6
- Blocks Per Game: 2.1
- Steals Per Game: 3.6
- Assists Per Game: 3.9
DCA also benefits from strong play by Titus Boyd, who contributes with 3.9 assists and 3.6 steals per game, solidifying the team’s defensive and offensive playmaking.
Comparing Common Opponents
Danville Christian Academy boasts a flawless 5-0 record against common opponents, including dominant wins over teams like Garrard County, Somerset, and Boyle County. On the other hand, Danville has struggled in these matchups, holding a 0-6 record. For example, while DCA defeated Garrard County 61-34, Danville lost to the same team 70-58.
Looking Ahead
As the season progresses, Danville Christian Academy continues to show why they are one of the top teams in their district. With an undefeated district record and strong performances from players like Leek Ateny, they are well-positioned for the postseason. Danville, conversely, will look to regroup and improve as they face a challenging schedule, especially with their district record still at 0-4.
In their upcoming match tonight, DCA will aim to continue their dominance, but Danville will be hoping for an upset as they try to build momentum for the remainder of the season.
As both teams push forward, it’s clear that Danville Christian Academy is the team to watch, but the spirit of competition remains strong in this local rivalry.
