The New Castle (IN) varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Greenfield-Central (Greenfield, IN) on Friday, January 17 at 8 PM.
New Castle vs Greenfield-Central Game Info:
What: Indiana High School Basketball
Who: New Castle (IN) vs Greenfield-Central (IN)
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: New Castle vs Greenfield-Central
As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, the Greenfield-Central Cougars and the New Castle Trojans have exhibited differing performances. Both teams have their strengths, but Greenfield-Central has had the upper hand in most statistical categories. Let’s break down the performance, statistics, and head-to-head comparison of these two teams.
Team Records & Rankings
Greenfield-Central (24-25):
- National Ranking: 72
- Indiana Ranking: 9
- Class: 8
- Overall Record: 9-2
- Conference Record: 3-0
- Home Record: 5-0
- Away Record: 2-0
- Neutral Record: 2-2
- Win Percentage: .818
- Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
- Points Scored (PF): 748
- Points Allowed (PA): 575
New Castle (24-25):
- National Ranking: 186
- Indiana Ranking: 56
- Class: Unlisted
- Overall Record: 4-7
- Conference Record: 0-2
- Home Record: 3-3
- Away Record: 1-4
- Win Percentage: .364
- Conference Win Percentage: .000
- Points Scored (PF): 612
- Points Allowed (PA): 643
Scoring Averages
Greenfield-Central:
- Q1: 17.0
- Q2: 16.7
- Q3: 20.8
- Q4: 16.2
- Final: 68.0 points per game
New Castle:
- Q1: 11.8
- Q2: 13.0
- Q3: 12.5
- Q4: 14.0
- OT1: 2.0
- Final: 55.6 points per game
Greenfield-Central holds a clear advantage in scoring, averaging over 12 points more per game than New Castle.
Team Stat Comparison
| Stat Category | Greenfield-Central | New Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 68.0 | 55.6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 25.4 | 23.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 17.2 | 12.2 |
| Steals Per Game | 12.1 | 5.4 |
| Blocks Per Game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
Greenfield-Central significantly outperforms New Castle in nearly every category, from points scored to steals and blocks.
Team Leaders
Greenfield-Central:
- Braylon Mullins: 34.2 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 3.8 SPG, 0.9 BPG
- Boston Willard: 4.8 APG
New Castle:
- Landon Thompson: 17.5 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 0.5 BPG
- Cade Logston: 3.5 APG
- Mason Miller: 1.3 SPG
Braylon Mullins stands out for Greenfield-Central as a dominant offensive force, scoring 34.2 points per game, while New Castle relies on Landon Thompson to lead their offense.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
Both teams have faced several common opponents throughout the season, and Greenfield-Central has a perfect 4-0 record against them. In contrast, New Castle is 0-2 against the same teams.
| Opponent | Greenfield-Central Result | New Castle Result |
|---|---|---|
| New Palestine | W 74-57 | L 73-43 |
| Yorktown | W 68-41 | TBA |
| Rushville | W 67-21 | TBA |
| Mt. Vernon | W 60-55 | TBA |
Record Breakdown
| Category | Greenfield-Central | New Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 9-2 | 4-7 |
| League Record | 3-0 | 0-2 |
| Home Record | 5-0 | 3-3 |
| Away Record | 2-0 | 1-4 |
| Neutral Record | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent Record | 4-0 | 0-2 |
Greenfield-Central boasts an impressive record both overall and within their conference. Their ability to dominate common opponents is a testament to their strength this season.
Conclusion
While both teams have experienced their share of challenges, Greenfield-Central’s performance stands out, especially when compared to New Castle. With a high win percentage, strong statistical leadership, and a commanding record against common opponents, Greenfield-Central is poised for continued success. New Castle, on the other hand, will need to regroup and focus on improving their overall performance to climb up in the rankings.
For fans of Indiana high school basketball, the Greenfield-Central Cougars are currently the team to watch this season.
