The Goldsboro High School varsity basketball team will play a home tournament game against Harrells Christian Academy (Harrells, NC) today at 8:30 p.m.

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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Goldsboro vs Harrells Christian Academy
When: Saturday, December 28, 2024,
Time: 8:30. p.m. ET
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Harrells Christian Academy vs. Goldsboro: A Detailed Statistical Breakdown

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams from North Carolina—Harrells Christian Academy and Goldsboro—are making their mark in the state, with contrasting performances and statistics. Below is a detailed comparison of their team stats, individual player leaders, and overall performance.

Team Performance Overview

Harrells Christian Academy (24-25)

• Overall Record: 15-2
• Conference Record: 2-0
• Home Record: 8-0
• Away Record: 2-1
• Neutral Record: 5-1
• Win Percentage: .882
• Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 1,206
• Points Against (PA): 951

Harrells Christian Academy has been impressive this season, boasting a solid 15-2 overall record. They have been dominant at home, maintaining an undefeated 8-0 record, and have also performed well in neutral-site games with a 5-1 record. Their high win percentage of .882 underscores their consistency, and their defensive strength is evident with only 951 points allowed across 17 games.

Goldsboro (24-25)

• Overall Record: 4-6
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 1-3
• Neutral Record: 0-1
• Win Percentage: .400
• Points For (PF): 584
• Points Against (PA): 637

Goldsboro, on the other hand, has struggled with a 4-6 record, marked by difficulties in away games where they are 1-3. Their overall performance has been less consistent, and their defensive and offensive numbers show the challenges they’ve faced this season. With a point differential of -53, they will need to improve both on offense and defense to stay competitive.

Team Scoring Averages

• Harrells Christian Academy
  • Q1: 18.8
  • Q2: 15.6
  • Q3: 20.2
  • Q4: 15.9
  • OT1: 8.0
  • Final: 70.9 PPG

Harrells Christian Academy demonstrates balanced scoring throughout the game, averaging 70.9 points per game. They start strong in the first quarter with 18.8 points, and their offensive flow continues, peaking in the third quarter at 20.2 points before closing strong in the fourth.

• Goldsboro
  • Q1: 13.3
  • Q2: 14.3
  • Q3: 11.0
  • Q4: 16.5
  • Final: 58.4 PPG

Goldsboro’s scoring is more inconsistent, averaging just 58.4 points per game. They struggle in the third quarter but have a strong finish in the fourth, reflecting resilience but lack of consistency in scoring throughout the game.

Statistical Comparison

• Points Per Game
  • Harrells Christian Academy: 70.8
  • Goldsboro: 52.2

Harrells Christian Academy outperforms Goldsboro by a significant margin in terms of scoring. With an average of 70.8 points per game, they have a clear offensive advantage.

• Rebounds Per Game
  • Harrells Christian Academy: 33.6
  • Goldsboro: 31.0

In terms of rebounding, Harrells Christian Academy holds a slight edge, averaging 33.6 rebounds per game compared to Goldsboro’s 31.0.

• Assists Per Game
  • Harrells Christian Academy: 17.2
  • Goldsboro: 13.7

Harrells Christian Academy also excels in playmaking, averaging 17.2 assists per game, indicating strong team ball movement. Goldsboro, with 13.7 assists per game, trails but still demonstrates decent offensive flow.

• Steals Per Game
  • Harrells Christian Academy: 8.4
  • Goldsboro: 8.0

Both teams are relatively even in terms of defensive playmaking, with Harrells Christian Academy leading slightly in steals per game.

• Blocks Per Game
  • Harrells Christian Academy: 3.2
  • Goldsboro: 5.3

Goldsboro takes the lead in blocking shots, averaging 5.3 blocks per game compared to Harrells Christian Academy’s 3.2, indicating a strong presence in the paint defensively.

Individual Player Leaders

Harrells Christian Academy

• Antonio McKoy: 25.5 PPG, 10.9 RPG
• J’kaeshi Brunson: 6.3 APG
• Dashaun McKoy: 1.9 SPG, 1.5 BPG

Antonio McKoy has been an outstanding performer for Harrells Christian Academy, leading both in scoring and rebounding. His 25.5 points per game and 10.9 rebounds per game make him a key asset. J’kaeshi Brunson leads the team in assists with 6.3 per game, while Dashaun McKoy contributes defensively with solid steals and blocks.

Goldsboro

• Nyrese Williams: 14.6 PPG
• Maurice Tyler: 6.8 RPG, 1.9 BPG
• Nehemiah McNair: 5.6 APG
• Anoncezo Fields: 1.8 SPG

Nyrese Williams has been Goldsboro’s leading scorer with 14.6 points per game, while Maurice Tyler provides strong defense and rebounding with 6.8 boards and 1.9 blocks per game. Nehemiah McNair leads the team in assists, and Anoncezo Fields contributes defensively with 1.8 steals per game.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

When it comes to common opponents, Harrells Christian Academy holds an advantage. Both teams faced Washington, with Harrells Christian Academy narrowly winning 68-67 on December 21, 2024, while Goldsboro lost 80-67 to Washington on November 22, 2024. This result reflects Harrells Christian Academy’s stronger performance against similar competition.

Conclusion

Harrells Christian Academy is clearly the stronger team on paper with a commanding record of 15-2, strong offense, and a balanced all-around game. They outpace Goldsboro in almost every category, including scoring, rebounds, and assists. While Goldsboro has shown glimpses of potential, particularly in shot-blocking, their 4-6 record and scoring inconsistencies place them at a disadvantage. However, with continued improvement, particularly in their offensive and defensive consistency, Goldsboro could become a formidable opponent in the near future.