The Gramercy Christian High School varsity basketball team will host Bethel Christian Academy for a non-conference matchup on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Gramercy Christian in Newport, NC.

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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Gramercy Christian vs Bethel Christian Academy
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Bethel Christian Academy vs. Gramercy Christian: A Comparative Analysis of the 2024-2025 Basketball Season

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, both Bethel Christian Academy (BCA) and Gramercy Christian face significant challenges and opportunities. With their current records and team statistics in mind, let’s delve into how these teams compare, looking at their performance, scoring averages, individual leaders, and head-to-head matchups.

Season Overview:

Bethel Christian Academy (BCA) holds a 2-5 overall record, with a 1-3 record at home and a 1-2 record on the road. They’ve averaged 40.7 points per game across their games, with a scoring distribution of 12.0 in the first quarter, 11.8 in the second, 10.4 in the third, and 11.6 in the fourth. On defense, they have allowed 407 points over the course of their season, averaging 58.1 points against.

Gramercy Christian, with a 3-9 overall record, has struggled both at home (2-3) and away (0-3). However, they do have a stronger overall points-per-game average than BCA, scoring 42.9 points per game. Their scoring breakdown includes 10.8 points in the first quarter, 9.8 in the second, 12.7 in the third, and 12.3 in the fourth. Defensively, Gramercy Christian has allowed 563 points, resulting in an average of 46.9 points per game against.

Team Stat Comparison:

While both teams have had their ups and downs, comparing key statistical categories highlights some of their strengths and weaknesses:

• Points Per Game: Bethel Christian scores 40.7 points per game, while Gramercy Christian outpaces them slightly with 42.9 points.
• Rebounds Per Game: BCA averages 30.8 rebounds per game, led by Sam Long with 8.8 rebounds per game. In comparison, Gramercy Christian’s rebounding game is weaker, with an average of 22.9 rebounds per game.
• Assists Per Game: BCA has an average of 8.2 assists per game, with Bryce Lowry leading the team with 2.6 assists. Gramercy Christian is far behind in this department with just 3.7 assists per game on average.
• Steals Per Game: BCA averages 8.9 steals per game, with Lowry contributing 1.8 steals. Meanwhile, Gramercy Christian has a more modest 7.0 steals per game.
• Blocks Per Game: BCA’s defense is also better in terms of shot-blocking, averaging 1.4 blocks per game, led by Malachi Tribble with 1.0 block per game. Gramercy Christian averages just 0.7 blocks per game.

Individual Team Leaders:

• Bethel Christian Academy has standout players including:
  • Luke Bowling: The team’s leading scorer with 10.6 points per game.
  • Sam Long: The rebounding leader with 8.8 rebounds per game.
  • Bryce Lowry: A versatile player with 2.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
  • Malachi Tribble: The team’s top shot blocker with 1.0 block per game.
• Gramercy Christian:
  • No standout player seems to dominate as much as Bowling, Long, or Lowry, but the team benefits from a balanced scoring effort, with a high-scoring trio including players contributing to the 42.9 points per game average.

Head-to-Head Record and Common Opponents:

Both teams have faced several common opponents this season, which provides an opportunity to compare their performance directly.

• Bethel Christian Academy’s Record Against Common Opponents: BCA is 1-2 against shared opponents, with victories against Faith Christian Academy (70-66) but losses to teams like Community Christian and New Bern Christian Academy.
• Gramercy Christian’s Record Against Common Opponents: Gramercy Christian holds a 1-3 record against common opponents. Their sole win came against Southside Christian (42-19), but they’ve lost to teams like Faith Christian Academy, Pamlico Christian Academy, and Living Water Christian.

Upcoming Matchups:

Looking ahead, both teams still have several opportunities for growth and improvement. Bethel Christian will face off against teams like Pamlico Christian Academy and Southside Christian, while Gramercy Christian has upcoming games against similar opposition, including New Bern Christian Academy and Living Water Christian.

Conclusion:

Despite both teams struggling with their records, Bethel Christian Academy and Gramercy Christian show promising areas of improvement, particularly in individual performances and key team stats. BCA seems to have the upper hand when it comes to defensive metrics and overall rebounding, while Gramercy Christian might have the edge in scoring output. The remainder of the season will likely be a defining period for both teams as they continue to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses.