The Fellowship Baptist Academy (Durham, NC) varsity basketball team will host New Bern Christian Academy (New Bern, NC) for a non-conference game on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 6:15 p.m.

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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Fellowship Baptist Academy vs New Bern Christian Academy
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 6:15. p.m. ET
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New Bern Christian Academy vs. Fellowship Baptist Academy: A Breakdown of Their 2024-2025 Seasons

The 2024-2025 high school basketball season has provided some exciting matchups and impressive records for both New Bern Christian Academy and Fellowship Baptist Academy. Each team has demonstrated their unique strengths and approaches to the game. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their performances so far this season.

New Bern Christian Academy: A Strong Contender

New Bern Christian Academy (NBCA) has posted a solid 11-3 overall record, with a remarkable win percentage of .786. Their home games have been especially dominant, with a perfect 5-0 record on their own court. They have shown resilience on the road as well, going 1-1 away and 5-2 in neutral site games.

In terms of scoring, NBCA averages 54.7 points per game (PPG), with a strong offensive presence throughout the four quarters. Their scoring breakdown is balanced, with 12.4 points in the first quarter, 16.1 points in the second, 12.6 points in the third, and 12.3 points in the final quarter. Their defense has been solid, allowing an average of 633 points on the season, with an average of 43.5 points allowed per game.

Fellowship Baptist Academy: Dominant in Conference Play

Fellowship Baptist Academy (FBA) has had an impressive run this season, with a 5-1 overall record. More notably, their conference play has been flawless, with a perfect 3-0 mark against conference opponents. While their away and neutral records stand at 0-1 and 2-0, respectively, FBA has proven to be a formidable force at home, holding a 3-0 record on their court.

FBA’s scoring averages out at 54.0 points per game. The team has shown a strong start to games, averaging 15 points in the first quarter, but tends to taper off in the later periods, especially in the second half. They score an average of 5 points in the second quarter, 10 points in the third, and 7 points in the final quarter. Despite these dips in scoring, they continue to be a tough opponent thanks to their solid defensive play, giving up an average of just 230 points over the season.

Comparing the Teams: Strengths and Weaknesses

Both New Bern Christian Academy and Fellowship Baptist Academy have strong records, but they exhibit different characteristics in their gameplay:

• Offense and Scoring: While both teams are averaging around 54 points per game, New Bern Christian Academy has been slightly more consistent throughout the game, maintaining scoring in each quarter. Fellowship Baptist, on the other hand, excels early in games but tends to slow down in the middle and later stages.
• Defense: NBCA has allowed 633 points this season, averaging 43.5 points per game. In contrast, FBA has been more stingy defensively, giving up only 230 points in six games, which suggests they may have a more aggressive or effective defense.
• Home and Away Performance: New Bern Christian Academy has been particularly strong at home, going undefeated. However, Fellowship Baptist Academy has shown their own dominance in conference play and will likely continue to be a tough competitor moving forward.

Head-to-Head and Future Outlook

Although New Bern Christian Academy and Fellowship Baptist Academy have not faced off directly this season, both teams are in excellent positions for a showdown in future matchups. With NBCA’s overall record and home-court advantage, and FBA’s perfect conference run and stellar defense, a potential meeting between these two teams would be highly anticipated. Both have demonstrated they can handle the pressure and perform at a high level.

In the months ahead, the trajectory of these teams will continue to unfold as they face more league games, and possibly, the chance to clash in a playoff scenario. Fans of high school basketball in North Carolina can expect exciting performances from both programs as they look to solidify their spots as top contenders.