The Greenville High School varsity basketball team will host Travelers Rest High School in a tournament game on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:30 PM as part of the Poinsettia Classic.
Here’s what you need Basketball to know:
What: South Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Greenville vs Travelers Rest
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 8:30. p.m. ET
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Travelers Rest vs. Greenville: A Tale of Two Seasons
The basketball season has been an intriguing journey for both Travelers Rest and Greenville, two South Carolina teams with distinct paths, records, and performances. Let’s dive into the rankings, records, and scoring trends for both teams to assess their strengths and weaknesses.
Season Overview: Travelers Rest (24-25)
Travelers Rest has had a challenging season so far, holding an overall record of 3-4 with a win percentage of .429. Their offensive production has been competitive, scoring 417 points while allowing 411 points.
Performance Breakdown:
- Home Record: 2-1
- Away Record: 1-3
- Scoring Averages:
- First Quarter: 14.0
- Second Quarter: 14.8
- Third Quarter: 18.8 (their strongest period)
- Fourth Quarter: 15.5
- Overtime: 7.0
- Final Average: 59.6 points per game
Travelers Rest has struggled against common opponents, losing both matchups to Mauldin: a decisive 81-41 loss on December 6, 2024, and a much closer 64-63 loss on December 12, 2024.
Key Stats:
- Non-League Record: 3-4
- In-State Record: 3-4
- Playoff Record: 0-0
Season Overview: Greenville (24-25)
Greenville has been nothing short of dominant this season, boasting an impressive 8-1 record with a win percentage of .889. Their scoring efficiency is notable, with 552 points scored while conceding 491 points.
Performance Breakdown:
- Home Record: 2-0
- Away Record: 4-1
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Scoring Averages:
- First Quarter: 11.0
- Second Quarter: 10.0
- Third Quarter: 12.0
- Fourth Quarter: 11.0
- Overtime: 15.0 (their strongest period)
- Final Average: 61.3 points per game
Greenville has yet to face Mauldin, giving them no common opponent results to compare against Travelers Rest. However, their consistency across all areas of play—league, non-league, and neutral games—highlights their strength.
Key Stats:
- League Record: 1-0
- Non-League Record: 7-1
- In-State Record: 8-0
- Out-of-State Record: 0-1
Comparative Analysis
While both teams have shown flashes of brilliance, Greenville’s overall performance significantly surpasses Travelers Rest’s. Greenville’s balanced scoring averages and ability to perform in clutch situations, such as overtime, have solidified their position as a top contender. On the other hand, Travelers Rest has struggled to find consistency, particularly in road games, where they hold a 1-3 record.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents:
- Head-to-Head: No matchups this season.
- Common Opponents:
- Travelers Rest: 0-2 vs. Mauldin
- Greenville: Yet to play Mauldin
Greenville’s higher rankings—10th overall in SC and 5th in their class—reflect their superior performance compared to Travelers Rest, ranked 176th overall in SC and 33rd in their class.
Key Takeaways
- Strengths:
- Greenville’s ability to maintain high scoring averages, particularly in overtime, is a testament to their resilience.
- Travelers Rest shows promise in the third quarter, suggesting a capability to adjust strategies mid-game.
- Weaknesses:
- Travelers Rest’s inability to close out games and their struggles in away environments have hampered their record.
- Greenville’s first and second quarters are relatively low-scoring, which could be exploited by opponents in tightly contested games.
As both teams look ahead to their remaining games, Travelers Rest will aim to rebound and build consistency, while Greenville will strive to maintain their dominance and secure a deeper playoff run. The potential for a future matchup between these two teams remains an exciting prospect, as it would be a clash of Greenville’s polish against Travelers Rest’s grit.
