The Davidson Day varsity basketball team (Davidson, NC) will host a non-conference game against Victory Christian Center (Charlotte, NC) on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM.
Matchup Information:
Game: Victory Christian Center @ Davidson Day
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Davidson Day School (Davidson, NC)
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Victory Christian Center and Davidson Day: A Season Overview
The 2024-2025 basketball season has provided an exciting display of talent and competition in high school basketball, especially for Victory Christian Center and Davidson Day. Both teams have shown remarkable skill, with Victory Christian Center boasting a solid 14-6 record overall and Davidson Day recording a 17-12 season. Here’s a deeper look into their performances, stats, and head-to-head comparison.
Team Records and Rankings
Victory Christian Center (VCC)
- Record: 14-6
- Conference Record: 1-0
- Home Record: 6-2
- Away Record: 2-2
- Neutral Record: 6-2
- Winning Percentage: .700
- Conference Percentage: 1.000
- Points Scored (PF): 1,272
- Points Allowed (PA): 1,017
Davidson Day
- Record: 17-12
- Home Record: 7-1
- Away Record: 2-5
- Neutral Record: 8-6
- Winning Percentage: .586
- Points Scored (PF): 1,908
- Points Allowed (PA): 1,816
Scoring Averages and Performance
Victory Christian Center
- Points Per Game: 60.8
- Q1: 18.3
- Q2: 16.6
- Q3: 17.1
- Q4: 17.6
- Total: 63.6
Davidson Day
- Points Per Game: 65.8
- Q1: 13.5
- Q2: 13.2
- Q3: 14.2
- Q4: 18.3
- OT1: 9.0
- OT2: 10.0
Davidson Day edges Victory Christian Center in overall points per game with an average of 65.8 compared to 63.6, and they show a notable rise in scoring during the final quarter (18.3 points per game). Meanwhile, Victory Christian Center displays consistency, averaging a solid 17+ points each quarter.
Key Players
Victory Christian Center
- Justyn Whitfield: 22.1 PPG, 3.9 APG, 2.6 SPG
- Abubakar Cham: 9.6 RPG
- Carlos Marshall: 0.9 BPG
Davidson Day
- No standout player statistics listed for Davidson Day, but they have a balanced attack with contributions across various categories.
Whitfield’s dominance as the scoring leader for Victory Christian Center stands out with 22.1 points per game. On the other hand, Davidson Day’s team tends to rely on a more collective effort, but their depth allows for consistent performance on both ends of the floor.
Common Opponents and Head-to-Head Comparison
Both teams have faced similar competition throughout the season, with mixed results.
- Victory Christian Center:
- Carmel Christian (L 68-54)
- Christ School (L 67-42)
- Lake Norman Christian (W 76-49)
- Gaston Christian (W 54-36)
- Ambassador Christian School (TBD)
- Providence Day (TBD)
- Davidson Day:
- Carmel Christian (L 58-48)
- Christ School (L 83-63)
- Lake Norman Christian (W 76-38)
- Gaston Christian (W 61-53)
- Ambassador Christian School (L 64-51)
- Providence Day (W 65-51)
Victory Christian Center and Davidson Day each have a 2-2 record against common opponents, showcasing the competitiveness between the two programs.
In-State vs Out-of-State Play
- Victory Christian Center:
- In-State: 11-4
- Out-of-State: 3-2
- Davidson Day:
- In-State: 14-9
- Out-of-State: 3-3
Victory Christian Center performs well within their state, with an 11-4 record. Davidson Day, while also strong in-state (14-9), has played more out-of-state games, maintaining a competitive 3-3 record.
Looking Ahead
As the season continues, both teams are expected to be strong contenders in their respective conferences and beyond. Victory Christian Center’s strong defense and scoring consistency, combined with Justyn Whitfield’s leadership, will play a key role in their success. Meanwhile, Davidson Day’s depth, with contributions from several players, will make them a tough matchup in the latter half of the season.
In summary, the 2024-2025 season has been a thrilling showcase for both teams, with each boasting strong records and talented rosters. Fans can expect both Victory Christian Center and Davidson Day to be major players as the season progresses toward playoffs.