The Knoxville Catholic varsity basketball team (Knoxville, TN) will play a home non-conference game against Cocke County (Newport, TN) today at 7:30 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Cocke County @ Knoxville Catholic High School (KCHS)
• Date & Time: Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here

Cocke County vs. Knoxville Catholic: A Comparative Look at Their 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons

As we head into the latter half of the high school basketball season, the performances of Cocke County and Knoxville Catholic showcase both contrasting records and team dynamics. With varied win percentages and statistical outputs, these two teams demonstrate distinct approaches to the game. Let’s delve deeper into the season details for both schools.

Team Records: A Snapshot

Cocke County (8-12 Overall)

• District Record: 2-4
• Home Record: 2-2
• Away Record: 3-5
• Neutral Site Record: 3-5
• Win %: .400
• District %: .333
• Points For (PF): 1,211
• Points Against (PA): 1,237

Knoxville Catholic (12-4 Overall)

• District Record: 1-0
• Home Record: 4-0
• Away Record: 5-2
• Neutral Site Record: 3-2
• Win %: .750
• District %: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 1,184
• Points Against (PA): 1,028

Scoring Averages: Offensive Output

• Cocke County:
  • Q1: 12.5
  • Q2: 13.4
  • Q3: 13.9
  • Q4: 13.0
  • Total: 60.6
• Knoxville Catholic:
  • Q1: 14.7
  • Q2: 16.7
  • Q3: 22.7
  • Q4: 15.3
  • Total: 74.0

Cocke County averages a modest 60.6 points per game, with a balanced scoring spread throughout the quarters. Their strong second and third quarters are offset by a quieter fourth quarter. On the other hand, Knoxville Catholic is a high-scoring team, posting an average of 74.0 points per game. Their most impressive quarter is the third, where they average 22.7 points, showing their ability to surge late in games.

Team Stat Comparison

• Cocke County:
  • Points Per Game: 60.6
  • Rebounds Per Game: 6.1
  • Assists Per Game: 1.6
  • Steals Per Game: 1.3
  • Blocks Per Game: 0.2
• Knoxville Catholic:
  • Points Per Game: 74.9
  • Rebounds Per Game: 35.6
  • Assists Per Game: 15.6
  • Steals Per Game: 11.3
  • Blocks Per Game: 2.9

Knoxville Catholic’s advantage in scoring is evident across multiple statistical categories, especially in rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. Their well-rounded game reflects in their robust performance on both ends of the court, while Cocke County will need to increase its efficiency in these areas to compete at a higher level.

Team Leaders

• Cocke County:
  • Ethan Fine (17.5 PPG)
  • Kyler Hayes (7.5 RPG)
  • Will Sutton (6.0 APG, 3.5 SPG)
• Knoxville Catholic:
  • Cade Murphy (24.3 PPG, 9.4 RPG)
  • Carson Asbaty (6.0 APG, 3.4 SPG)
  • Tj Tipton (1.2 BPG)

Cade Murphy of Knoxville Catholic has been the standout performer, leading both in points and rebounds, while also providing strong defensive contributions. For Cocke County, Ethan Fine has been a consistent scorer, but the team’s overall success will rely on improving their supporting cast’s contributions in key areas like rebounds and assists.

Common Opponents and Head-to-Head Results

• Cocke County: Has yet to face common opponents like Greeneville in 2025.
• Knoxville Catholic: Defeated Greeneville 81-62 on 11/23/24.

Both teams have faced Greeneville, with Knoxville Catholic emerging victorious. This could be a telling matchup later in the season, especially with Cocke County’s mixed record and Knoxville Catholic’s dominance in this head-to-head.

Record Breakdown

Cocke County

• Overall: 8-12
• League: 2-4
• Non-League: 1-6
• Home: 2-2
• Away: 3-5
• Neutral: 3-5

Knoxville Catholic

• Overall: 12-4
• League: 1-0
• Non-League: 9-2
• Home: 4-0
• Away: 5-2
• Neutral: 3-2

Knoxville Catholic’s perfect district record and stellar non-league performance highlight their strength throughout the season. In contrast, Cocke County has faced challenges in non-district games, while showing more balance in their home record.

Looking Ahead

As we progress into the latter part of the season, the contrast between these two teams is stark. Knoxville Catholic’s consistent performances and strong individual contributions give them a significant edge. However, Cocke County’s ability to perform on their home court and their leading scorer, Ethan Fine, could still make them a formidable opponent. The upcoming clash with common opponent Greeneville may offer more insight into how these teams stack up in the grander scheme of the season.

For Cocke County, maintaining discipline on both offense and defense and improving key statistical areas like rebounds and assists will be key to finding more success. Knoxville Catholic, meanwhile, seems poised for a deep run, especially if they continue their impressive balance across the court.