The Morristown-Hamblen West (Morristown, TN) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Jefferson County (Dandridge, TN) on Friday, December 13, at 6:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know Basketball:
What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Morristown-Hamblen West vs Jefferson County
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
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Basketball Showdown: Jefferson County vs. Morristown Hamblen West
The upcoming basketball game between Jefferson County and Morristown Hamblen West promises to be an exciting matchup. Set to take place on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM, this conference game will feature two teams with contrasting records and styles of play.
Team Overview
Jefferson County (Dandridge, TN) comes into the game with a solid 8-3 overall record for the season. The team has been particularly strong at home, posting a perfect 3-0 record on their home court. Their road and neutral court records are also respectable at 2-2 and 3-1, respectively. Jefferson County has shown offensive firepower, averaging 62.8 points per game, with a balanced scoring spread across the four quarters of play: 11.0 points in the first quarter, 13.0 in the second, 12.0 in the third, and a high-scoring 23.5 points in the fourth quarter.
In contrast, Morristown Hamblen West (Morristown, TN) has had a tougher season so far, with a 2-3 overall record. However, they’ve been strong on neutral courts, going 2-1 in such games. They’ve struggled at home with a 0-2 record but will be looking to turn things around in this upcoming home game. The team has averaged 60.6 points per game, though they haven’t had the same consistency in scoring as Jefferson County.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
Both teams have faced common opponents this season, with a shared 2-1 record in those matchups. Jefferson County opened the season with a win against North Greene (53-43), a victory Morristown Hamblen West matched with a 60-33 win. Jefferson County also triumphed over Tennessee (61-58), while Morristown Hamblen West pulled out a nail-biting 74-72 win over the same team. However, both teams faced a significant challenge when going up against Dobyns-Bennett, with Jefferson County suffering a loss (83-54) and Morristown Hamblen West also falling short (58-50).
Looking ahead, Jefferson County is set to face several more tough teams, including Science Hill and Sevier County, while Morristown Hamblen West will also meet these opponents, hoping to make a mark with improved performances.
Game Prediction
This game will likely be a test of Jefferson County’s offensive strength against Morristown Hamblen West’s resilience. With Jefferson County’s scoring depth and strong quarter-to-quarter consistency, they will be favored going into this matchup. However, Morristown Hamblen West, with a home-court advantage, will be eager to capitalize on their neutral court success and look to turn their season around with a statement victory.
The game on December 13 will set the tone for both teams as they move forward in the season, with Jefferson County looking to extend their successful run and Morristown Hamblen West hoping to bounce back and secure a key win at home.
