The Grundy (VA) varsity basketball team will face Cloudland (Roan Mountain, TN) in a neutral tournament game at the Ballard Lee Classic on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Here’s what you need to Basketball know:

What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Grundy (VA) vs Cloudland
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

A Look at Cloudland and Grundy’s 2024-2025 Football Seasons

As the 2024-2025 football season unfolds, both Cloudland and Grundy are navigating a range of challenges and achievements. With differing records and scoring dynamics, each team has its unique story to tell as they strive for success on the field.

Cloudland’s Struggles and Highs

Cloudland, hailing from Tennessee, has faced a tough season so far with an overall record of 0-5. Their performances have been challenging, with a particularly tough stretch in both home and away games. Their home record stands at 0-2, and they are yet to win on the road, with an 0-3 mark away from home. Despite these challenges, Cloudland has shown flashes of offensive talent, averaging 41.6 points per game. The team’s scoring breaks down as follows:

• Q1: 7.0
• Q2: 15.5
• Q3: 9.5
• Q4: 14.0
• Final: 41.6

Although they have struggled to turn those efforts into victories, Cloudland’s ability to put up points is a positive takeaway for the season.

The team’s high point has been their strong performance in the second quarter, where they average 15.5 points. If Cloudland can sustain that offensive output and shore up their defense, they may find themselves more competitive in the latter half of the season.

Grundy’s Balanced Record

On the other side, Grundy, representing Virginia, has had a more balanced season, sitting at a 4-4 record. Their performance has been fairly consistent both at home and on the road. At home, they hold a 2-1 record, while away from home, they are also 2-1. However, the team has struggled in neutral-site games, posting a 0-2 record.

Grundy’s offensive performance has been notably higher than Cloudland’s, averaging 57.8 points per game. Their scoring by quarter is as follows:

• Q1: 12.0
• Q2: 14.0
• Q3: 22.0
• Q4: 2.0
• Final: 57.8

One standout feature of Grundy’s game is their ability to put up significant points in the third quarter (22.0 points per game). However, the team seems to struggle in the final quarter, where they only average 2.0 points. This drop-off in the final quarter could be a key area of concern for Grundy as they look to close out games more effectively.

Record Breakdown

When analyzing their season records, a few patterns emerge. For Cloudland, all of their losses have come in non-league play, with no wins so far in either league or playoff games. In contrast, Grundy has had a fairly even distribution of victories and losses, with a 4-3 record in non-league matchups and a 0-2 record in neutral-site games.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both Cloudland and Grundy have areas to improve. Cloudland’s offensive capabilities are evident, but their inability to convert those opportunities into wins remains their biggest hurdle. Meanwhile, Grundy’s solid overall performance has been somewhat tempered by struggles in neutral-site games and a tendency to fade late in contests.

With more games ahead, both teams will look to sharpen their strategies, improve their weaknesses, and build on their strengths in hopes of finishing the season strong.