The Green Hill High School (Mt. Juliet, TN) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference home game against Wilson Central High School (Lebanon, TN) on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Here’s what you need to Basketball know:

What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Green Hill vs Wilson Central
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Wilson Central vs. Green Hill: A Strong Contrast in Early Season Performance

As the basketball season progresses, the differences between Wilson Central and Green Hill continue to be striking, with Wilson Central showing a clear dominance in both their record and overall performance. Let’s break down their recent seasons, their head-to-head matchup, and what the stats tell us about each team’s strengths and weaknesses.

Wilson Central: A Strong Start to the Season

Wilson Central has enjoyed a successful start to the 2024-25 basketball season with a record of 7-2. The team’s impressive win percentage of .778 has been bolstered by solid performances both at home and away. At home, the Wildcats are undefeated with a 2-0 record, while they have been strong on the road, going 3-1. With a total of 473 points scored and 427 points allowed, they are averaging 52.6 points per game, an indication of their balanced offensive attack.

Their scoring distribution across quarters is also worth noting, as the team scores consistently throughout the game:

• Q1: 12.8 points
• Q2: 12.3 points
• Q3: 13.7 points
• Q4: 14.5 points

This suggests that Wilson Central’s offense grows as the game progresses, maintaining its momentum into the final quarter. Key players like Ike Boone Jr., who leads the team with 12.0 points per game, have contributed heavily to this success.

Green Hill: Struggling to Find Their Groove

In contrast, Green Hill has faced a challenging start to the season, posting an 0-8 record. The Hawks have yet to win a game, struggling both at home and away. With an overall scoring average of just 43.0 points per game, the team’s offensive struggles are clear, as evidenced by their scoring breakdown:

• Q1: 11.3 points
• Q2: 10.8 points
• Q3: 11.5 points
• Q4: 12.5 points

While Green Hill does improve slightly in the second half of games, their inability to put together a consistent offensive effort throughout all four quarters has contributed to their tough season.

Head-to-Head: Wilson Central Prevails

The most recent matchup between the two schools occurred on December 6, 2024, at Green Hill’s gym. In this non-conference game, Wilson Central came out on top with a 58-52 victory. Despite a strong first half from Green Hill, who held a 14-14 tie in the first quarter and a 27-26 lead at halftime, Wilson Central’s second-half surge, scoring 17 points in the fourth quarter, ultimately secured the win.

This win adds to Wilson Central’s advantage in their head-to-head record, where they currently hold a 1-0 lead over Green Hill for the 2024-25 season.

Team Stat Comparison

Here’s a comparison of key statistics between the two teams:

For Wilson Central, Ike Boone Jr. leads the team in multiple categories, averaging 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. His all-around performance has been crucial to the team’s success so far this season. On the other hand, Green Hill has struggled to identify standout players, contributing to their difficulties on both ends of the court.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Both Teams

As Wilson Central continues to build on their early-season success, they will look to maintain their momentum when they play Green Hill again on December 20, 2024, in a highly anticipated rematch. Given the disparity in their performance levels, Wilson Central enters this game as the heavy favorite.

Green Hill, meanwhile, will aim to reverse their fortunes and build on the lessons learned from their earlier encounters. With an unyielding focus on improvement, they will hope to find solutions to their scoring and defensive challenges as the season progresses.

In conclusion, the gap between Wilson Central and Green Hill this season is evident, with Wilson Central enjoying a stellar start while Green Hill continues to seek their first win. However, basketball is always full of surprises, and if Green Hill can find consistency, they may still have time to turn their season around.