The Northview Academy (Kodak, TN) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against William Blount (Maryville, TN) today at 7:30 PM.
Here’s what you need to know Basketball:
What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Northview Academy vs William Blount
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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William Blount vs. Northview Academy: A Head-to-Head Comparison for 2024-25
As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues, two Tennessee high school teams—William Blount and Northview Academy—stand out as they navigate through their respective schedules. Both teams have demonstrated varying levels of performance, yet they share common opponents and face different challenges in their conferences and matchups. Let’s take a closer look at how these teams compare in several key areas: overall performance, team scoring averages, common opponents, and record breakdown.
William Blount: A Season of Struggles and Strengths
William Blount, with an overall record of 3-5, has faced its fair share of ups and downs. The team has managed to secure victories at home (1-1) but has struggled more in away games (1-3). Their neutral site record stands at 1-1, showing a balanced performance away from home. Despite this mixed record, William Blount has managed to score an average of 57.8 points per game (PPG), with a relatively high fourth-quarter output of 18 points per game.
In terms of scoring, William Blount’s average points per game are spread across four quarters:
- Q1: 18.5 PPG
- Q2: 14.0 PPG
- Q3: 20.0 PPG
- Q4: 18.0 PPG
While the team’s offense appears capable of putting up consistent points, its defense has been a key factor in its struggles, giving up an average of 466 points through eight games. This has resulted in a win percentage of just .375, which the team will need to improve on as the season progresses.
Northview Academy: Dominant in District Play
In stark contrast to William Blount, Northview Academy has been dominating the 2024-2025 season with a record of 9-2. The team’s league performance (4-1 at home and 4-1 away) has been stellar, and they have posted a strong 0-1 record in neutral site games. Northview Academy’s overall win percentage is a solid .818, driven by their exceptional district play.
Northview Academy’s team scoring averages show a more balanced offensive output:
- Q1: 17.0 PPG
- Q2: 21.0 PPG
- Q3: 17.0 PPG
- Q4: 20.0 PPG
Their offensive strategy is highlighted by their average of 66.9 PPG, and they’ve outscored their opponents by a margin of 736-666 so far. Despite the team’s overall success, they too have faced challenges, with losses to teams like Carter and Bearden, showing that their dominance isn’t without competition.
Common Opponents: Close Contests and Results
Both teams share several common opponents in their schedules, which allows for a direct comparison of their performances against the same teams. Here’s how William Blount and Northview Academy performed against these common foes:
- Carter
- William Blount: Loss 61-54 (11/23/24)
- Northview Academy: Loss 74-64 (12/6/24)
- Gibbs
- William Blount: Loss 71-70 (11/25/24)
- Northview Academy: Win 75-68 (11/23/24)
- Seymour
- William Blount: Win 71-64 (11/29/24)
- Northview Academy: To be determined (1/10/25, 1/31/25)
- Bearden
- William Blount: Loss (1/7/25, 2/11/25)
- Northview Academy: Loss 74-40 (11/23/24)
Both teams hold a 1-2 record against their common opponents so far, showing that while Northview Academy has enjoyed more success in some matchups, both teams face similar challenges when up against competitive teams like Carter and Bearden.
Record Breakdown: Strengths and Weaknesses
Let’s break down both teams’ records further to see how they perform in different conditions:
William Blount (24-25):
- Overall: 3-5
- Home: 1-1
- Away: 1-3
- Neutral: 1-1
- Non-League: 2-4
- Head-to-Head vs Common Opponents: 1-2
- District Play: 0-0 (No league games yet)
Northview Academy (24-25):
- Overall: 9-2
- Home: 4-1
- Away: 4-1
- Neutral: 1-0
- Non-League: 6-1
- Head-to-Head vs Common Opponents: 1-2
- District Play: 0-1 (Some district games yet to be played)
Northview Academy has been highly effective both at home and away, while William Blount has faced struggles on the road and has yet to secure consistency in its play.
Conclusion
The 2024-2025 basketball season shows clear differences between William Blount and Northview Academy, with Northview Academy outperforming William Blount in most aspects of the game, particularly in district and overall records. Both teams have faced similar challenges against common opponents, but Northview Academy’s solid performance in district play and their ability to score consistently sets them apart. Meanwhile, William Blount, though showing potential in scoring, will need to address its defense and away game performance to compete at a higher level moving forward.
