The Davidson Day (Davidson, NC) varsity basketball team will host Parris Prep Academy (Charlotte, NC) for a non-conference game on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: PPA vs. Davidson Day
• Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM
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Comparing Parris Prep Academy and Davidson Day: A Breakdown of Their 2024-2025 Seasons

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, two North Carolina teams, Parris Prep Academy and Davidson Day, stand out with their own unique strengths and challenges. This article provides a comprehensive comparison between the two teams, looking at key performance metrics, team statistics, and head-to-head results to give insight into how each squad is faring this season.

Team Performance Overview

• Parris Prep Academy (7-10 Overall Record) Parris Prep Academy has experienced a relatively mixed season so far. With a win percentage of just .412, their record of 7 wins and 10 losses highlights both potential and inconsistency. Their performance has been slightly better at home (2-1) compared to their away games (4-5) and neutral site contests (1-4). The team’s offensive output has been decent, averaging 62.7 points per game, but they’ve struggled defensively, allowing 1,215 points over the course of the season.
• Davidson Day (20-12 Overall Record) Davidson Day, on the other hand, has enjoyed a much more successful campaign, posting a win percentage of .625 with an overall record of 20-12. Their performance has been strong at home (9-1), and they have had a respectable showing on the road (3-5) as well as at neutral sites (8-6). Averaging 66.4 points per game, Davidson Day has displayed a potent offense, led by key contributors who have managed to outpace their opponents in both scoring and overall defensive efforts (allowing 1,934 points).

Team Scoring Averages

• Parris Prep Academy The team’s scoring is relatively spread out throughout the game, but the first quarter tends to be their most productive, with an average of 14 points. Their scoring drops slightly in the second and third quarters (13 and 10 points, respectively) but further diminishes in the fourth quarter (9 points). With no overtime games so far, their final average stands at 62.7 points per game.
• Davidson Day Davidson Day’s offensive attack has been more balanced and consistent, especially in the second half. They average 13.7 points in the first quarter and 13.0 points in the second quarter, but their biggest surge comes in the second half. They average 14.1 points in the third quarter and 18.5 in the fourth quarter. Their final scoring average is slightly higher than Parris Prep Academy’s at 66.4 points per game.

Statistical Breakdown

• Parris Prep Academy’s Key Stats:
  • Points per Game: 51.9
  • Rebounds per Game: 6.5
  • Steals per Game: 0.3
  • Top Scorer: Garrett Morgan (19.4 PPG)
  • Top Rebounder: Nice Ngandu (3.0 RPG)
  • Top Stealer: Dominique Downs (0.3 SPG)
• Davidson Day’s Key Stats: Davidson Day has not provided their exact statistics for comparison in some areas, but their strong season record and higher overall points per game suggest solid team-wide contributions. Their key players have performed well across various categories, resulting in a higher overall performance.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both Parris Prep Academy and Davidson Day have faced off against common opponents this season, with mixed results:

• Common Opponent Results:
  • On 11/15/24, Parris Prep Academy lost to Winston Salem Christian National (75-30), while Davidson Day lost by a closer margin on 11/22/24 (76-68).
  • A rematch between Parris Prep Academy and Winston Salem Christian National is scheduled for 2/11/25.

These common opponent results show a noticeable gap in the margin of defeat between the two teams, with Davidson Day showing more resilience in their contest against Winston Salem Christian National.

Record Breakdown by Situation

• Home Games:
  • Parris Prep Academy: 2-1
  • Davidson Day: 9-1
  • Davidson Day has been dominant at home, winning 9 of their 10 home games, while Parris Prep Academy has only a slight edge in their limited home contests (2-1).
• Away Games:
  • Parris Prep Academy: 4-5
  • Davidson Day: 3-5
  • Both teams have had challenges on the road, but Parris Prep Academy has managed more wins in away games.
• Neutral Site Games:
  • Parris Prep Academy: 1-4
  • Davidson Day: 8-6
  • Davidson Day has been notably better in neutral site matchups compared to Parris Prep Academy.
• In-State vs. Out-of-State:
  • Parris Prep Academy has a record of 4-6 in-state and 3-4 out-of-state, while Davidson Day performs significantly better in-state (17-9) than out-of-state (3-3).

Conclusion

Both Parris Prep Academy and Davidson Day have had an interesting 2024-2025 season. Davidson Day appears to be the more consistent and successful team, with a strong home record and a solid overall performance. In contrast, Parris Prep Academy has shown flashes of potential, though their overall record and struggles on the road and at neutral sites suggest that they have some work to do if they want to compete at the same level as Davidson Day.

As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how both teams perform against new challenges, particularly as Parris Prep Academy looks to find consistency and Davidson Day aims to build on their successes.