The Grace Christian Academy (Franklin, TN) varsity basketball team will face off against Coffee County Central (Manchester, TN) in a neutral-site tournament game on Friday, December 20, at 6:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to Basketball know:

What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Grace Christian Academy vs Coffee County Central
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

A Statistical Breakdown: Coffee County Central vs. Grace Christian Academy Basketball

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, both Coffee County Central and Grace Christian Academy have made their mark with competitive play and strong individual performances. This article will break down their current stats, team averages, and head-to-head comparison to assess the dynamics between these two teams.

Team Overview

Coffee County Central:

• Record: 4-4 overall (2-3 home, 2-1 away)
• Points For (PF): 408
• Points Against (PA): 411
• Win Percentage: .500

Coffee County Central has had a balanced performance so far with an equal number of wins and losses. Despite a close margin in terms of points scored versus points allowed, the team has shown resilience, especially on the road with a positive 2-1 away record.

Grace Christian Academy:

• Record: 4-5 overall (1-3 district, 3-2 home, 1-3 away)
• Points For (PF): 553
• Points Against (PA): 558
• Win Percentage: .444
• District Win Percentage: .250

Grace Christian Academy, although having a losing overall record, has been relatively strong at home with a 3-2 record. However, their struggles in district play and on the road have contributed to their underwhelming win percentage.

Team Scoring Averages

• Coffee County Central:
  • Q1: 9.5, Q2: 15.0, Q3: 13.5, Q4: 10.0
  • Final: 51.0 points per game
• Grace Christian Academy:
  • Q1: 16.3, Q2: 16.0, Q3: 16.2, Q4: 16.0
  • Final: 61.4 points per game

In terms of scoring, Grace Christian Academy holds a clear advantage, averaging 61.4 points per game, which is 10.4 points higher than Coffee County Central. The team’s consistency throughout all four quarters has helped them maintain a high offensive output, while Coffee County Central tends to perform better in the middle of the game, averaging just 51 points per contest.

Team Stat Comparison

• Coffee County Central:
  • Points Per Game: 51.0
  • Rebounds Per Game: 26.4
  • Assists Per Game: 14.3
  • Steals Per Game: 8.3
  • Blocks Per Game: 3.7
• Grace Christian Academy:
  • Points Per Game: 61.4
  • Rebounds Per Game: 26.4
  • Assists Per Game: 14.3
  • Steals Per Game: 8.3
  • Blocks Per Game: 3.7

Interestingly, both teams have identical averages in several key statistics such as rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. However, Grace Christian Academy’s superior scoring offense gives them a distinct edge in games where shooting efficiency and consistent scoring are critical.

Individual Leaders

• Coffee County Central:
  • Points Per Game: #24 Ford Deshazo (15.0)
  • Rebounds Per Game: #24 Ford Deshazo (7.0)
  • Assists Per Game: #10 Ty Gibbs (2.6)
  • Steals Per Game: #10 Ty Gibbs (2.1)
  • Blocks Per Game: #24 Ford Deshazo (2.1)
• Grace Christian Academy:
  • Points Per Game: Leading scorer is yet to be specified (5.3)
  • Rebounds Per Game: Leading rebounder is yet to be specified (2.8)
  • Assists Per Game: Leading assist provider is yet to be specified (1.1)
  • Steals Per Game: Leading steal getter is yet to be specified (1.0)
  • Blocks Per Game: Leading blocker is yet to be specified (0.3)

Ford Deshazo of Coffee County Central is an undeniable leader for his team, posting solid numbers in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. His all-around game has been crucial to his team’s success. In contrast, Grace Christian Academy’s top individual performers have yet to make a significant impact in these areas.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced off against some of the same opponents this season, but each has seen different results:

• Coffee County Central lost to Tullahoma 43-39 on December 6, 2024.
• Grace Christian Academy will face Tullahoma on December 21, 2024.

This game could provide more insight into how both teams compare against mutual opponents and what strategies they might need to employ to achieve success in upcoming matchups.

Record Breakdown

• Coffee County Central:
  • Overall: 4-4
  • Non-League: 4-4
  • Home: 2-3
  • Away: 2-1
  • In-State: 4-4
• Grace Christian Academy:
  • Overall: 4-5
  • District: 1-3
  • Non-League: 3-2
  • Home: 3-2
  • Away: 1-3
  • In-State: 4-5

Coffee County Central’s strength lies in their road games, with a better away record (2-1) than their home performance (2-3). Grace Christian Academy, however, has been better at home (3-2) compared to their struggles away from home (1-3). Both teams have performed similarly in non-league games, with each holding a .500 win percentage in this category.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths—Coffee County Central’s strong away play and Ford Deshazo’s leadership, and Grace Christian Academy’s offensive consistency. With their upcoming games, including the critical matchup against Tullahoma, both teams will seek to improve their records and fine-tune their performances in preparation for district play.