The Hayesville High School varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Chattanooga Christian from Chattanooga, TN, on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

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What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Hayesville vs Chattanooga Christian
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 8:00. p.m. ET
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Basketball Team Comparisons: Chattanooga Christian vs. Hayesville

The 2024-2025 basketball season has been a challenging journey for both Chattanooga Christian and Hayesville, with each team battling through their respective schedules. In this article, we take a closer look at their rankings, records, and team performance to evaluate how these two teams have fared this season.

Chattanooga Christian: Struggling for Consistency

Chattanooga Christian’s basketball team has faced difficulties throughout the 2024-2025 season, with a dismal 1-12 overall record. The team has struggled to find success on the road, with a 1-5 away record, and even more troubling, they have not been able to secure a win at home, posting a 0-4 home record. Their performances on neutral grounds have also fallen short, with no wins in three games.

Despite these struggles, Chattanooga Christian has managed to maintain a decent offensive output, averaging 47.4 points per game. Their team scoring is more balanced in the second and third quarters, where they typically score 13.8 and 12.4 points, respectively, but their overall consistency has been lacking. The team is averaging only 6.2 points in the first quarter and 11.0 in the fourth quarter, indicating a tendency to fall behind early and lose momentum late in games.

In terms of scoring, Chattanooga Christian’s total points for the season stands at 616, while their defense has allowed a total of 902 points, resulting in a points differential of -286. While their offensive efforts are commendable, their inability to contain opposing offenses has been a significant factor in their overall struggles.

Hayesville: A Mix of Struggles and Triumphs

Hayesville’s performance in the 2024-2025 season has also been a roller coaster, with a 3-7 overall record. The team has had a better showing within their conference, holding a 2-1 record. However, their performance outside of conference play has been disappointing, with just one win in five attempts. Despite this, Hayesville has managed a higher win percentage overall at .300, compared to Chattanooga Christian’s .077.

When it comes to scoring, Hayesville has averaged 52.2 points per game, a notably higher total than Chattanooga Christian. Their scoring is stronger early in games, with an impressive 19.0 points in the first quarter, which is a significant contrast to Chattanooga Christian’s sluggish start. However, like their counterpart, Hayesville has struggled in the latter stages of games, with a dip to 8.0 points per quarter in the fourth quarter.

Hayesville has managed to be more competitive on the road, with a 2-3 record away from home, and they hold a 1-1 record in neutral-site games. The team has shown a stronger defensive presence compared to Chattanooga Christian, allowing 615 points for a total points differential of -93.

Team Breakdown and Head-to-Head Comparison

Looking at the individual categories, Hayesville has a significant advantage in overall performance, winning more games and maintaining a higher level of consistency across both home and away games. Chattanooga Christian, however, has had a notably lower level of success and has struggled to score efficiently.

• Overall Record: Hayesville has a 3-7 overall record, while Chattanooga Christian lags behind at 1-12.
• Home and Away Performance: Hayesville performs better both at home and on the road, with a 1-1 home record and 2-3 away record. In contrast, Chattanooga Christian has yet to win at home, with a 0-4 home record.
• Scoring Efficiency: Hayesville averages more points per game, with 52.2, compared to Chattanooga Christian’s 47.4.

Conclusion

As both teams look to finish the season strong, Hayesville appears to have a slight edge in terms of overall performance and consistency, especially on the road and in conference play. Chattanooga Christian, on the other hand, will need to find ways to improve their scoring early and finish games stronger if they are to turn their season around. Despite their struggles, both teams show promise in their potential for growth as the season progresses, and it will be interesting to see how they fare in their remaining games.