The Greenfield varsity basketball team (Wilson, NC) will host a home non-conference game against St. David’s (Raleigh, NC) on Thursday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Greenfield Christmas Tournament.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Greenfield vs St. David’s
When: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Comparing St. David’s and Greenfield: A Season Breakdown

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, the performance of St. David’s and Greenfield provides an intriguing contrast. Both teams have their strengths and areas needing improvement, with each having a distinct playing style and key players. Here’s a deeper dive into their season so far, comparing their performances in various categories.

Team Overview:

St. David’s (24-25)

• Overall Record: 4-7
• Conference Record: 0-1
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 1-5
• Win Percentage: .364
• Conference Percentage: .000
• Points Scored (PF): 569
• Points Allowed (PA): 814

St. David’s has had a challenging season, particularly when playing on the road, where they have a 1-5 record. However, their home record shows some promise with a 3-2 mark. Their struggles in conference play have been apparent, with a winless record so far.

Greenfield (24-25)

• Overall Record: 9-4
• Conference Record: 1-0
• Home Record: 7-2
• Away Record: 0-0
• Neutral Record: 2-2
• Win Percentage: .692
• Conference Percentage: 1.000
• Points Scored (PF): 907
• Points Allowed (PA): 776

Greenfield, on the other hand, has had a strong start to the season with a 9-4 overall record, including an undefeated conference mark of 1-0. Their home record is impressive at 7-2, and they have shown a more consistent offensive output than St. David’s, scoring 907 points compared to 569.

Scoring and Performance Breakdown:

St. David’s and Greenfield show contrasting patterns in their scoring across quarters.

• St. David’s averages:
  • Q1: 29.0 points
  • Q2: 20.0 points
  • Q3: 20.0 points
  • Q4: 15.0 points
  • Overall: 51.7 points per game
• Greenfield averages:
  • Q1: 19.0 points
  • Q2: 19.0 points
  • Q3: 15.5 points
  • Q4: 15.5 points
  • Overall: 69.8 points per game

St. David’s starts strong, averaging nearly 30 points in the first quarter, but their scoring tends to taper off, particularly in the final quarter. Greenfield, although starting slower, maintains a more consistent output across the game and averages significantly more points per game.

Team Stat Comparison:

Here’s how the teams compare in various statistical categories:

• Points Per Game: St. David’s averages 46.5 points per game, while Greenfield’s scoring output is significantly higher at 69.8 points per game.
• Rebounds Per Game: St. David’s leads with 20.4 rebounds per game.
• Assists Per Game: St. David’s average 9.8 assists, showing good ball movement.
• Steals Per Game: St. David’s leads with 5.8 steals per game, indicating their aggressive defense.
• Blocks Per Game: St. David’s also holds the advantage in blocks with 1.3 per game.

Key Players to Watch:

St. David’s Key Players:

• George Coleman: The standout player for St. David’s, Coleman leads the team in points (17.1), rebounds (5.1), steals (1.4), and assists (2.8). His versatility is a major asset for the team.
• Cooper Berkoff: With 2.8 assists and 0.7 blocks per game, Berkoff contributes across various facets of the game.

Greenfield Key Players:

• While specific scoring leaders for Greenfield were not detailed, their balanced attack has been effective, contributing to their 9-4 record. They appear to have depth, with various players stepping up in different situations.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents:

Both teams have faced some common opponents, but Greenfield has fared better overall in these matchups. Here’s a breakdown of the shared opponents:

• Cape Fear Academy: St. David’s lost 75-46, while Greenfield will face them in January.
• Berean Baptist Academy: St. David’s lost 84-30, while Greenfield defeated them 62-44.
• Ravenscroft: St. David’s lost 101-49, but Greenfield triumphed 77-65.
• Coastal Christian: St. David’s won 71-66, while Greenfield will play them in January.
• Wayne Country Day: St. David’s lost 77-43, while Greenfield has upcoming games against them.
• Trinity Academy: St. David’s lost 90-43, while Greenfield won 68-66.

Greenfield has a 3-0 record against common opponents, while St. David’s holds a 1-5 record. This highlights Greenfield’s better form against shared competition.

Final Thoughts:

While St. David’s shows potential, particularly in individual performances from George Coleman, they will need to improve consistency, especially in their scoring in the later stages of games. Greenfield, on the other hand, has shown strong offensive power and a solid record, positioning them as a more well-rounded and successful team early in the season. Both teams have a lot to build on, and it will be interesting to see how they fare in their upcoming games.