The Fayette-Ware varsity basketball team from Somerville, TN, will face Viera High School from Florida in a neutral tournament game today at 1:30 PM.
Here’s what you need Basketball to know:
What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Fayette-Ware vs Viera
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 1:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here
Viera vs. Fayette Ware: Team Comparison and Rankings
The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen remarkable performances from both Viera and Fayette Ware, two teams with strong records and competitive statistics. Let’s break down their rankings, team stats, and key players to gain a better understanding of how these two teams measure up.
Rankings and Records
Viera (Florida)
- Overall Record: 8-3
- District Record: 1-0
- Home Record: 4-0
- Away Record: 3-2
- Neutral Record: 1-1
- Win Percentage: 72.7%
- Points For (PF): 756
- Points Against (PA): 560
Fayette Ware (Tennessee)
- Overall Record: 8-3
- Home Record: 4-1
- Away Record: 2-2
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Win Percentage: 72.7%
- Points For (PF): 658
- Points Against (PA): 540
Both teams hold impressive 8-3 overall records and share the same win percentage. Viera stands out slightly with stronger scoring efficiency, as evidenced by their higher total points scored (756 compared to Fayette Ware’s 658).
Team Scoring Averages
Viera’s offensive firepower shines in their quarter-by-quarter breakdown:
- Q1: 30.0
- Q2: 28.0
- Q3: 24.0
- Q4: 14.0
On the other hand, Fayette Ware displays a more balanced scoring distribution, with a standout overtime performance:
- Q1: 14.3
- Q2: 16.1
- Q3: 16.6
- Q4: 12.5
- OT1: 4.0
Viera leads in offensive output, averaging 68.7 points per game compared to Fayette Ware’s 59.8. However, Fayette Ware’s consistency in overtime situations highlights their resilience in close games.
Team Stat Comparison
| Category | Viera | Fayette Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 68.7 | 59.8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 35.9 | N/A |
| Assists Per Game | 12.7 | N/A |
| Steals Per Game | 12.8 | N/A |
| Blocks Per Game | 4.5 | N/A |
Viera’s numbers across key metrics like rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks suggest a more dominant all-around performance compared to Fayette Ware, which lacks comparable data in these categories.
Team Leaders
Viera
- Points Per Game: Tacarien Freeman (#24) – 14.8
- Rebounds Per Game: Tarecous Stevens (#15) – 9.5
- Assists Per Game: Tacarien Freeman (#24) – 4.9
- Steals Per Game: Quaylan Hampton (#3) – 2.5
- Blocks Per Game: Tarecous Stevens (#15) – 2.6
Fayette Ware
- Points Per Game: N/A – 5.2 (National Avg.)
- Rebounds Per Game: N/A – 2.8 (National Avg.)
- Assists Per Game: N/A – 1.1 (National Avg.)
- Steals Per Game: N/A – 0.9 (National Avg.)
- Blocks Per Game: N/A – 0.3 (National Avg.)
Tacarien Freeman and Tarecous Stevens emerge as Viera’s top performers, excelling in multiple categories. Fayette Ware lacks standout statistical leaders compared to Viera, indicating a more balanced team approach.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Viera | Fayette Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8-3 | 8-3 |
| League | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Non-League | 7-3 | 8-3 |
| Home | 4-0 | 4-1 |
| Away | 3-2 | 2-2 |
| Neutral | 1-1 | 2-0 |
| Playoff | 0-0 | 0-0 |
While their overall records are identical, Viera boasts a perfect home record (4-0) and a better district record (1-0). Fayette Ware, however, has an edge in neutral-site games with a 2-0 record compared to Viera’s 1-1.
Conclusion
Viera and Fayette Ware are two strong teams with notable performances this season. Viera appears to have the edge in scoring, statistical depth, and key player contributions, while Fayette Ware demonstrates consistency and resilience. With both teams performing at a high level, any matchup between them would surely be a thrilling contest.
