Date & Time: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Location: Moody High School (Moody, AL)

As two of Alabama’s rising high school basketball programs prepare to square off, the matchup between the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies (10-3) and the Moody Blue Devils (5-2) promises to deliver an exciting evening of hoops. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect ahead of this non-conference clash.

Team Overview

Hewitt-Trussville Huskies

• Record: 10-3 overall
• Home/Away Splits: Undefeated at home (3-0) and solid on the road (4-1)
• Scoring Power: The Huskies average an impressive 54.2 points per game, with their strongest offensive performances typically coming in the fourth quarter (17.0 points).
• Key Wins: Hewitt-Trussville dominated Northridge (60-31) and outplayed Oxford (55-34) earlier this season.

Moody Blue Devils

• Record: 5-2 overall
• Home/Away Splits: Unbeaten at home (3-0) but less consistent on the road (2-2)
• Scoring Power: The Blue Devils boast a higher average of 61.0 points per game, excelling in the third quarter (16.0 points).
• Key Wins: Moody edged past Oxford (55-50) but faced a tough loss to Vestavia Hills (84-60).

Head-to-Head Comparison

Although these teams haven’t faced each other yet this season, their performances against common opponents provide some insight. Both defeated Oxford, though Hewitt-Trussville did so with a more commanding scoreline.

Against Northridge, the Huskies are undefeated (1-0), while Moody is yet to face them. Additionally, Moody struggled against Vestavia Hills earlier in the season, a team that Hewitt-Trussville will meet later on.

Keys to Victory

For Hewitt-Trussville:

• Strong Finish: The Huskies need to leverage their dominant fourth-quarter scoring to pull ahead late in the game.
• Defense Against High Scorers: Containing Moody’s explosive third-quarter offense will be critical.

For Moody:

• Home-Court Advantage: With a perfect record at home, the Blue Devils must capitalize on the energy of their crowd.
• Balanced Scoring: Moody’s ability to distribute points across all four quarters could help them outpace Hewitt-Trussville’s late-game surge.

What’s at Stake?

This non-conference matchup presents an opportunity for both teams to solidify their standings as they head deeper into the season. For Hewitt-Trussville, a road win would further cement their reputation as a top contender in Alabama’s Class 6 division. For Moody, a victory against a higher-ranked opponent would be a statement win, proving their ability to compete at a high level.

Final Thoughts

With both teams showcasing impressive records and offensive firepower, this game has all the ingredients for a thrilling contest. Will Hewitt-Trussville continue their road dominance, or can Moody defend their perfect home record? Fans will have to tune in at 6:00 PM to find out!

Note: A final score for this game has not been reported. If you attend, please consider submitting the results to help keep records accurate.