The Fairview (TN) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Hickman County (Centerville, TN) today at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Fairview vs Hickman County
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Hickman County vs. Fairview: A Rivalry with Struggles and Potential

As the high school basketball season progresses, the Hickman County Bulldogs (2-3) and the Fairview Yellowjackets (0-4) are gearing up for their upcoming matchup in Centerville, TN. This non-conference game is scheduled for tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Fairview High School, and while both teams have faced challenges this season, they will look to use this game as a stepping stone toward improvement.

Season Records and Performance

• Hickman County (2-3): The Bulldogs have had a mixed start to the 2024-2025 season, with a 2-0 record at home, but struggling with a 0-2 record on the road and 0-1 at neutral sites. Despite these difficulties, Hickman County has shown offensive firepower, averaging 51.6 points per game. The team has been most successful in the first and fourth quarters, scoring 16 and 20 points respectively, though their offense has cooled off in the second and third quarters, where they average only 10 and 7 points.
• Fairview (0-4): The Yellowjackets, on the other hand, have yet to find the win column this season. They’ve struggled in all aspects, with an 0-1 record at home and a dismal 0-3 record on the road. Their offense has been one of the key issues, averaging only 28 points per game across four games. Fairview has not yet posted a strong performance in any quarter, but their biggest hurdle has been keeping their opponents from running up the score, as they’ve allowed an average of 260 points, compared to their own 112.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents in the early part of the season, and these games have largely ended in defeat. For Hickman County, a narrow 55-53 loss to Columbia Academy on December 9 was a particularly close battle. Fairview also faced Columbia Academy earlier in the season, but the result was even more challenging, as they lost 56-30 to Cheatham County Central on November 19.

As the teams look ahead to the rest of the season, games against common opponents like Santa Fe and Harpeth will be telling. Hickman County will face Santa Fe on January 6, while Fairview plays them the following day. Both teams will also face Harpeth and Cheatham County Central in the coming weeks, with these matchups providing opportunities to assess where each team stands in comparison.

Key Matchup

For this particular game, both teams will be looking to bounce back after tough losses. Hickman County has shown flashes of offensive power, and their experience in close games like the one against Columbia Academy may give them the edge. However, Fairview’s defense will need to tighten up if they hope to stand a chance in this matchup. If they can limit Hickman County’s scoring, particularly in the second and third quarters, they may be able to keep the game competitive and perhaps steal a win.

What to Expect

This game will be a crucial test for both teams. Hickman County is favored to win, given their stronger record and offensive capabilities, but Fairview will surely be motivated to earn their first win of the season. With both teams in search of momentum, expect a fast-paced, high-energy contest as each squad looks to turn their season around.

Fans of high school basketball in Hickman and Fairview counties should be in for an exciting evening of hoops—one that could very well mark a turning point for either team.