The Grundy County varsity basketball team (Coalmont, TN) will face Stewarts Creek (Smyrna, TN) in a neutral, non-conference game on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 8:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to Basketball know:

What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Grundy County vs Stewarts Creek
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 8:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Stewarts Creek vs. Grundy County: A Comparative Overview of Their 2024-2025 Seasons

As the 2024-2025 season unfolds, two Tennessee high school basketball teams—Stewarts Creek and Grundy County—are making their mark in the rankings. With both teams having different records and strengths, it’s interesting to take a closer look at how they compare across various metrics such as overall performance, scoring averages, and head-to-head results.

Overall Performance Breakdown

Stewarts Creek:
Record: 3-5

• Stewarts Creek has faced a challenging season with a .375 win percentage. Their overall scoring has been competitive, averaging 62.8 points per game, but they have allowed 497 points on defense, which could be a factor in their losing record.

Grundy County:
Record: 4-2

• Grundy County has been relatively successful, posting a .667 win percentage. They’ve had a solid showing in both district and non-district play, with their offensive output averaging 57.3 points per game and defense allowing 288 points.

Despite Stewarts Creek having a higher overall scoring average, Grundy County has managed to edge them out in terms of wins and consistency, especially in district play where their 1-1 record stands in contrast to Stewarts Creek’s 2-2 mark.

Scoring Averages by Quarter

Stewarts Creek

• Q1: 15.7
• Q2: 12.0
• Q3: 13.7
• Q4: 18.3
• Final: 62.8

Stewarts Creek’s offensive flow seems to improve as the game goes on, with their highest scoring quarter being the fourth. This late-game push could be a sign of resilience, but the slower starts in the first half could leave them vulnerable against tougher opponents.

Grundy County

• Q1: 19.3
• Q2: 12.8
• Q3: 16.0
• Q4: 8.5
• Final: 57.3

Grundy County, on the other hand, starts off strong, particularly in the first quarter. However, they seem to struggle in the fourth quarter, where they average just 8.5 points. This drop in production could potentially be an area for improvement in close games.

Head-to-Head Results

Both teams share a common opponent: Cannon County.

• Stewarts Creek vs. Cannon County: Stewarts Creek won 65-62 on November 21, 2024.
• Grundy County vs. Cannon County: Grundy County lost 58-57 on December 13, 2024.

This gives Stewarts Creek a 1-0 record over this common opponent, while Grundy County is at 0-1. The close loss to Cannon County might indicate that Grundy County’s competitive edge is right on the horizon, but they need to tighten up their game to close out similar matchups.

Record Breakdown: Home, Away, and Neutral

Stewarts Creek

• Home: 2-2
• Away: 1-1
• Neutral: 0-2

Stewarts Creek’s mixed home and away record highlights their struggles on neutral courts, which could be a concern going forward if they need to perform outside familiar environments.

Grundy County

• Home: 2-1
• Away: 2-1
• Neutral: 0-0

Grundy County’s balanced performance on both home and away courts (2-1 in each) indicates a level of consistency that could serve them well in upcoming matchups.

League and Non-League Play

• Stewarts Creek: 0-0 in league play, 3-5 in non-league matchups
• Grundy County: 1-1 in league play, 3-1 in non-league matchups

Grundy County’s success in non-league play is a strong indicator of their potential to perform well outside their district, while Stewarts Creek’s record suggests that they may need to focus on improving their non-district play to stay competitive.

Conclusion

Both Stewarts Creek and Grundy County have shown flashes of promise this season, but each team has areas in need of improvement. Stewarts Creek has demonstrated a potent offense that improves in the second half, but struggles in close games and neutral-site matchups. On the other hand, Grundy County’s balanced performance across home and away games, along with their ability to stay competitive in district play, makes them a formidable opponent.

As the season progresses, both teams will need to leverage their strengths while addressing weaknesses in order to make a deep postseason run. Fans of Tennessee high school basketball should keep a close eye on these two teams as they continue to battle it out.