The Hebron Christian varsity basketball team (Dacula, GA) will play a neutral non-conference game against Link Academy (Branson, MO) today at 6:45 PM.
Link Academy vs Hebron Christian Basketball Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Basketball
Who: Link Academy vs Hebron Christian
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 6:45 PM
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Link Academy vs Hebron Christian
The 2024-2025 season has been an exciting one for girls’ varsity basketball, especially for teams like Link Academy (MO) and Hebron Christian (GA). Let’s take a closer look at both teams’ performances, rankings, and statistics.
Link Academy (24-25) – Missouri
Link Academy has had a balanced start to the season with an overall record of 4-4. They’ve shown solid performance both at home and on neutral courts, but have faced challenges on the road. Here’s a breakdown of their performance:
- Record: 4-4
- Win Percentage: .500
- District Record: 1-0 (perfect so far in district play)
- Home Record: 1-1
- Away Record: 0-2
- Neutral Record: 3-1
- Points For (PF): 332
- Points Against (PA): 353
The team has had a mix of successes and struggles, with a notable strength on neutral courts. However, they will need to improve their away game performance to continue progressing in the season.
In terms of scoring, Link Academy averages 41.5 points per game, with their highest-scoring quarter being the third, where they average 17 points. The team tends to start slow in the first half but picks up steam in the second, particularly in the third quarter.
Hebron Christian (24-25) – Georgia
On the other hand, Hebron Christian has been dominant in their season so far. With a stunning 12-1 record, they have shown they are a powerhouse both at home and away.
- Record: 12-1
- Win Percentage: .923
- Home Record: 2-0
- Away Record: 4-0
- Neutral Record: 6-1
- Points For (PF): 893
- Points Against (PA): 614
Hebron Christian has been nearly perfect in all aspects, especially in non-league play where they have maintained an undefeated 8-0 record. Their offensive capabilities are impressive, scoring an average of 68.7 points per game. Their highest-scoring quarter is the first, with 17 points on average, setting a strong tone for the rest of the game. The team also maintains a high level of consistency, averaging around 16 points in the second and fourth quarters.
Team Scoring Comparison
Here’s how the two teams compare in terms of their scoring averages per quarter:
| Quarter | Link Academy | Hebron Christian |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 8.0 | 17.0 |
| Q2 | 8.0 | 16.3 |
| Q3 | 17.0 | 11.3 |
| Q4 | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| Final | 41.5 | 68.7 |
As we can see, Hebron Christian outpaces Link Academy in every quarter, with their most significant lead in the first quarter. Link Academy has its strongest quarter in the third, which shows that they can make adjustments and fight back in the second half.
Head-to-Head and Other Comparisons
The head-to-head matchups between these two teams have not yet occurred this season, but their records in various categories give us a good understanding of their overall strength.
- Link Academy vs. Hebron Christian: 0-0 (no head-to-head match yet)
- Home/ Away Performance:
- Link Academy: 1-1 at home, 0-2 away, 3-1 neutral
- Hebron Christian: 2-0 at home, 4-0 away, 6-1 neutral
- In-State and Out-of-State Record:
- Link Academy: 3-3 in-state, 1-1 out-of-state
- Hebron Christian: 8-1 in-state, 4-0 out-of-state
Conclusion
While Hebron Christian has dominated the season so far with an impressive win record and strong offensive play, Link Academy is still finding its rhythm, particularly on the road. The difference in scoring averages shows Hebron Christian’s superior offense, but Link Academy has room to improve, particularly by refining their early-game strategies.
As the season progresses, both teams will need to maintain consistency and focus on their areas of improvement to secure strong positions within their districts and in playoff contention.
