The Hardin Valley Academy (Knoxville, TN) varsity basketball team will play a neutral non-conference game against Greeneville (TN) today at 7:30 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Hardin Valley Academy vs Greeneville
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Greeneville vs. Hardin Valley Academy: A Mid-Season Showdown Analysis

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season reaches its peak, two Tennessee teams, Greeneville and Hardin Valley Academy, are poised to face off. Each team brings unique strengths and challenges to the court, making their upcoming matchup one to watch. Let’s take a deeper dive into their season records, performance metrics, and common opponents to understand what might unfold when they meet.

Season Records and Performance Overview

Greeneville (3-5 Record)

Greeneville has faced a series of challenges this season with a 3-5 overall record, including a mixed 1-1 record at home, 0-2 away, and a balanced 2-2 record in neutral-site games. The Greeneville squad has averaged 57.1 points per game while giving up 529 total points, a margin of -72. Despite their difficulties, Greeneville has shown resilience, especially in their offensive output during the third and fourth quarters, where they average 13.5 points per quarter.

Hardin Valley Academy (5-3 Record)

In contrast, Hardin Valley Academy holds a 5-3 record overall and a solid .625 win percentage. Their district performance is more modest with a 2-1 record, but the team has been strong at home with a 2-1 record, and they have maintained a 1-1 record on the road. The team has scored an average of 62.6 points per game, with their highest scoring quarters being the second and fourth, where they consistently put up 19 points per quarter.

Key Statistical Comparisons

When it comes to scoring averages, Hardin Valley Academy has shown superior offensive consistency, averaging over five more points per game than Greeneville. This offensive strength is reflected in their scoring distribution, with a particularly strong second and fourth quarters, contrasting with Greeneville’s more balanced scoring spread across all four quarters.

Greeneville’s offense tends to build momentum in the second half, but Hardin Valley Academy’s consistent late-game scoring makes them a formidable opponent in crunch time.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced a number of common opponents this season, which offers an opportunity to compare their performances against shared competition.

• Knoxville Catholic: Greeneville lost 81-62, while Hardin Valley Academy fell 76-70.
• Stone Memorial: Greeneville lost 73-64, whereas Hardin Valley Academy won 64-61.
• Fulton: Greeneville edged out Fulton 58-57, and Hardin Valley Academy triumphed 63-58.
• Bearden: Both teams faced Bearden with losses, Greeneville losing 81-46, and Hardin Valley Academy suffering a 76-50 defeat.

These results highlight that both teams have experienced some struggles against stronger teams like Bearden but have shown competitiveness in tighter matchups, particularly against teams like Fulton.

Head-to-Head Record Breakdown

When comparing their respective records in different categories, Hardin Valley Academy’s overall performance stands out:

• Overall Record: Hardin Valley Academy leads with a 5-3 record, compared to Greeneville’s 3-5.
• Home Games: Both teams are competent at home, with Hardin Valley Academy having a better 2-1 record compared to Greeneville’s 1-1.
• Away Games: Hardin Valley Academy has a slight edge with a 1-1 away record, while Greeneville struggles with a 0-2 away record.
• Neutral Sites: Both teams have performed similarly in neutral-site games, with Hardin Valley Academy posting a 2-1 record and Greeneville finishing 2-2.

Conclusion

As Greeneville and Hardin Valley Academy prepare to face off, the game will likely be a battle between Greeneville’s potential for resilience and Hardin Valley Academy’s consistent scoring ability. Greeneville will need to capitalize on their ability to close out games strongly, especially in the second half, while Hardin Valley Academy must maintain their strong offensive flow throughout all four quarters. The performance of these teams against common opponents offers a snapshot into their strengths and weaknesses, but the true test will come when these two teams meet head-to-head.

With Hardin Valley Academy’s slightly better overall record and offensive consistency, they may hold the upper hand. However, Greeneville’s ability to rally in the second half and their unpredictability make them a team capable of an upset. It’s shaping up to be an exciting matchup, one where every quarter could decide the outcome.