The Dixon High School varsity basketball team from Holly Ridge, NC, will host a home conference game against Swansboro High School on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
Game Details:
- Matchup: Swansboro vs. Dixon
- Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM
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- Location: Dixon High School, Holly Ridge, NC
Swansboro vs. Dixon: A Tale of Contrasting Seasons
As the Swansboro and Dixon varsity basketball teams prepare for their highly anticipated conference matchup, the storylines are starkly contrasting. Swansboro comes into the game as an undefeated powerhouse, while Dixon struggles to find footing in a challenging season. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the teams, their performance, and what to expect as they face off.
Season Records and Rankings
- Swansboro Pirates
- Overall Record: 11-0
- Home: 3-0
- Away: 5-0
- Neutral: 3-0
- State Ranking: 9
- Points Scored (PF): 800
- Points Allowed (PA): 578
- Dixon Bulldogs
- Overall Record: 1-12
- Home: 1-4
- Away: 0-5
- Neutral: 0-3
- State Ranking: 623
- Points Scored (PF): 664
- Points Allowed (PA): 926
Scoring Averages and Trends
Swansboro dominates offensively, averaging 72.7 points per game, while Dixon lags with 51.1 points per game. Here’s how the teams compare in quarter-by-quarter scoring:
| Quarter | Swansboro | Dixon |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 18.0 | 12.8 |
| Q2 | 18.2 | 11.0 |
| Q3 | 21.5 | 16.0 |
| Q4 | 17.2 | 14.8 |
Swansboro consistently outpaces opponents across all quarters, especially in the third, where they surge with 21.5 points on average.
Head-to-Head Preview
- January 17: Swansboro travels to Holly Ridge to take on Dixon.
- February 7: Dixon visits Swansboro for the return game.
These matchups will test Dixon’s resilience against Swansboro’s momentum. Swansboro has won against common opponents with ease, such as Northside – Jacksonville, while Dixon has struggled in similar games.
Statistical Comparisons
| Category | Swansboro | Dixon |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 72.5 | 50.5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.8 | 23.4 |
| Assists Per Game | 14.7 | 8.1 |
| Steals Per Game | 11.6 | 5.7 |
| Blocks Per Game | 4.6 | 3.7 |
Swansboro’s ability to dominate the boards and share the ball highlights their balanced and efficient play. Dixon will need to significantly improve in these areas to keep the game competitive.
Key Players
- Swansboro
- #42 Tayvion Tangiora: 19.5 PPG, 2.6 BPG
- #32 Jermaine Cunningham: 8.8 RPG, 4.6 APG, 3.7 SPG
- Dixon
- #12 Jacorian Taylor: 12.2 PPG, 1.9 APG
- #4 Dylan Langston: 4.2 RPG, 1.2 BPG
Swansboro’s duo of Tangiora and Cunningham leads both offensively and defensively, while Dixon’s Taylor and Langston must elevate their game to compete.
Game Outlook
Swansboro enters as the clear favorite with a perfect record and dominant statistics across the board. However, Dixon has an opportunity to play spoiler, especially with home-court advantage in the first matchup. For Dixon, minimizing turnovers and capitalizing on Swansboro’s mistakes will be key.
As both teams take the court on January 17, fans can expect a clash of contrasting styles. Will Swansboro continue their unbeaten streak, or can Dixon pull off a season-defining upset? Only time will tell.
