The James Island varsity basketball team (Charleston, SC) will host a non-conference game against Socastee (Myrtle Beach, SC) today at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to Basketball know:

What: South Carolina High School Basketball
Who: James Island vs Socastee
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Event: Middleton Hoops Elite Showcase

Socastee vs. James Island: A Season Breakdown

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, the competition heats up between the Socastee Braves and the James Island Trojans. Both teams have showcased impressive records, but a closer look at their statistics reveals some intriguing differences and similarities in their performance. Let’s dive into the stats and what fans can expect from these two South Carolina high school basketball powerhouses.

Team Performance: Socastee vs. James Island

Socastee Braves (24-25)

• Overall Record: 7-2
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 3-1
• Win Percentage: .778
• Points Scored: 484
• Points Allowed: 378

James Island Trojans (24-25)

• Overall Record: 5-3
• Home Record: 0-1
• Away Record: 2-1
• Neutral Record: 3-1
• Win Percentage: .625
• Points Scored: 454
• Points Allowed: 404

While Socastee boasts a higher win percentage at .778 compared to James Island’s .625, both teams have shown the ability to perform well in different settings. Socastee has a solid 4-1 home record, with an overall margin of +106 in points scored versus points allowed. James Island, on the other hand, has seen a more varied season, with a much stronger neutral-site performance (3-1).

Scoring Trends: Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Socastee Braves

• Q1: 14.7
• Q2: 15.7
• Q3: 9.0
• Q4: 14.3
• Final: 53.8 points per game

James Island Trojans

• Q1: 10.0
• Q2: 14.0
• Q3: 13.6
• Q4: 14.8
• Final: 56.8 points per game

James Island averages 56.8 points per game, surpassing Socastee’s 53.8. James Island tends to get stronger in the second half, with their highest-scoring quarters coming in the third and fourth periods. Socastee, however, maintains more consistent scoring throughout the game, particularly in the second quarter.

Statistical Comparison: Socastee vs. James Island

When comparing the teams’ individual stats, it’s clear that both sides have standout players, but they differ in their overall approach to the game.

• Points Per Game:
  • Socastee: 40.2
  • James Island: 58.7
• Rebounds Per Game:
  • Socastee: 25.3
  • James Island: 33.3
• Assists Per Game:
  • Socastee: 5.9
  • James Island: 14.7
• Steals Per Game:
  • Socastee: 4.3
  • James Island: 6.6
• Blocks Per Game:
  • Socastee: 1.7
  • James Island: 2.9

James Island clearly dominates in several key areas, notably in rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. Their more aggressive defense and well-rounded offensive attack have been key to their success, as evidenced by their higher points per game and defensive stats.

Key Players to Watch

Socastee Braves

• Bryson Sams: A standout scorer, Sams leads the Braves with 20.3 points per game.
• Joshua Brown: Contributing 8.3 rebounds per game, Brown is a key player in controlling the boards for Socastee.

James Island Trojans

• Gavin Ward: Averaging 17.4 points per game, Ward is a central figure in James Island’s offense.
• Matthew Gladden: With 6.9 rebounds per game, Gladden helps his team dominate the glass.

Common Opponents: Head-to-Head Results

Both teams have faced off against a few common opponents, which provides a sense of how they compare when up against similar competition.

• Socastee:
  • 12/7/24: Wando (Socastee wins 54-32)
  • 12/12/24: Wando (Socastee wins 64-44)
• James Island:
  • 12/13/24: Oceanside Collegiate Academy (James Island wins 49-36)
  • 12/19/24: Oceanside Collegiate Academy (James Island loses 54-39)

Socastee has been dominant in their matchups against Wando, winning both contests by substantial margins. James Island, however, had a more mixed result against Oceanside Collegiate Academy, winning one and losing another.

Record Breakdown: Home, Away, and Neutral

Looking at their records across different types of games:

• Socastee has excelled in non-league games with a 6-1 record, while James Island’s non-league performance stands at 4-1.
• James Island has had more success in neutral-site games (3-1), whereas Socastee has been slightly stronger at home with a 4-1 record.

Conclusion

While both Socastee and James Island have had strong seasons in 2024-2025, Socastee holds a slight edge in terms of overall win percentage and consistency. James Island, however, excels in their more aggressive playstyle, particularly in rebounding and defense. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how both teams adjust to tougher opponents and how their head-to-head matchups unfold, particularly with the high expectations surrounding players like Bryson Sams and Gavin Ward.