The Bishop O’Connell varsity basketball team from Arlington, VA, will host Evergreen Christian from Leesburg, VA, in a non-conference game at home tonight at 7:30 PM.

Evergreen Christian vs Bishop O’Connell Basketball Game Info:

What: Virginia High School Basketball
Who: Evergreen Christian vs Bishop O’Connell
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Evergreen Christian vs Bishop O’Connell

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season heats up, two teams from the Virginia area stand out for their impressive records and talent. Evergreen Christian and Bishop O’Connell are both making waves with their strong performances on the court. Let’s break down their rankings, records, key players, and team statistics as they prepare for an exciting season.

Team Overview: Evergreen Christian vs. Bishop O’Connell

Evergreen Christian boasts a solid overall record of 13-3, with a 3-3 region performance and a perfect 3-0 record in neutral site games. Their team has been particularly dominant at home, finishing with a 9-0 record on their own court. This success translates into a remarkable win percentage of .812, although their region performance has been more competitive, with a .500 win rate.

Bishop O’Connell, on the other hand, has had a stellar season so far, with a 10-3 overall record. They are undefeated in region play, with a 3-0 record, and their away form has been impressive as well, holding a 4-0 mark. The team has a win percentage of .769, and they are undefeated in region competition with a perfect 1.000 region win rate.

Scoring and Statistical Comparison

When it comes to scoring, Evergreen Christian leads the pack, averaging 76.9 points per game, with consistent scoring throughout the game. They start strong in the first quarter with an average of 18.3 points, increase to 19.3 in the second quarter, and hold steady at 21.3 points in the third. Even in the fourth quarter, they maintain their offensive prowess, finishing with an average of 17.5 points.

Bishop O’Connell, though competitive, lags behind with an average of 61.9 points per game. Their highest scoring quarter is the first, with 19 points, but their second-quarter scoring drops dramatically to just 6 points. Their offense picks up again in the second half with 15.5 points in the third and 17.5 in the fourth.

Team Stat Comparison

• Points Per Game: Evergreen Christian (70.8) vs. Bishop O’Connell (61.8)
• Rebounds Per Game: Evergreen Christian (32.9) vs. Bishop O’Connell (31.0)
• Assists Per Game: Evergreen Christian (15.6) vs. Bishop O’Connell (10.0)
• Steals Per Game: Evergreen Christian (9.3) vs. Bishop O’Connell (8.8)
• Blocks Per Game: Evergreen Christian (2.6) vs. Bishop O’Connell (2.8)

Evergreen Christian excels in scoring, assists, and steals, with a more balanced offensive and defensive effort. Bishop O’Connell, however, leads in blocks, showing a stronger presence in the paint.

Key Players

• Evergreen Christian‘s top scorer is Jackson Britt, averaging 16.3 points per game. He is also a standout in rebounds, contributing 5.8 per game. Britt is a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the floor, leading his team in steals as well with 2.0 per game.
• Bishop O’Connell relies heavily on Darius Bivins, who leads the team in scoring with 13.2 points per game. Bivins also dishes out 3.2 assists and pulls down 5.8 rebounds per game, making him an all-around threat for his team.

Common Opponents

Both teams share a few common opponents, including Fairfax Christian and Bishop Ireton. Evergreen Christian faces Fairfax Christian on December 3, 2024, and will also play Bishop Ireton on February 4, 2025. Bishop O’Connell will face Fairfax Christian on January 20, 2025, and will meet Bishop Ireton on February 2, 2025.

While both teams have had mixed results against common opponents, it’s clear that the rivalry between these two teams will continue to be a highlight of the season.

Record Breakdown

• Evergreen Christian (24-25):
  • Overall: 13-3
  • Region: 3-3
  • Non-League: 7-0
  • Home: 9-0
  • Away: 1-3
  • Neutral: 3-0
• Bishop O’Connell (24-25):
  • Overall: 10-3
  • Region: 3-0
  • Non-League: 4-3
  • Home: 3-0
  • Away: 4-0
  • Neutral: 3-3

Looking Ahead

Both teams have had strong starts to the season and will be looking to continue their successful campaigns. With Evergreen Christian’s powerful offense and Bishop O’Connell’s defensive strengths, their upcoming games will be crucial in determining who will come out on top in their respective regions. Keep an eye on these two teams as they face off against each other and their common rivals in the coming weeks.

Will Evergreen Christian maintain their dominance at home, or will Bishop O’Connell’s perfect region record hold strong? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: high school basketball in Virginia is in for an exciting ride!