The Oak Level Baptist Academy (Stokesdale, NC) varsity basketball team will host Carolina Baptist Academy (Reidsville, NC) for a non-conference game on Friday, December 13, at 6:00 PM.

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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Oak Level Baptist vs Carolina Baptist
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
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Game Preview: Carolina Baptist Academy vs. Oak Level Baptist Academy

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, one of the most eagerly anticipated matchups will take place on Friday, December 13, as Carolina Baptist Academy (Reidsville, NC) heads to Oak Level Baptist Academy (Stokesdale, NC) for a non-conference game. The game, scheduled to tip off at 6:00 p.m., will be a thrilling contest between two teams with contrasting early season results.

Team Overview

Carolina Baptist Academy enters this game with a 1-3 overall record. Despite struggles, the team has shown promise, particularly in its scoring consistency. Averaging 43.8 points per game (PPG), their offense is led by a solid performance across the first three quarters. Carolina Baptist averages 12.5 PPG in the first quarter, and continues with 12.0, 11.0, and 11.0 PPG throughout the remaining periods, showing balance and adaptability. However, their defense has been an issue, allowing an average of 248 points across four games.

On the other hand, Oak Level Baptist Academy has faced a rough start, sitting at a winless 0-5 record. Their scoring averages 32.4 PPG, with their highest output coming in the third quarter (15.0 PPG). They have struggled to establish momentum, especially in the second half, where they average only 8.0 PPG in the final quarter. Despite the team’s difficulties on offense and defense (allowing 280 points in total), Oak Level will look to turn things around in this home game.

Head-to-Head Matchup

While the two teams have not faced off yet this season, their prior performances against common opponents offer some insights into how they might match up on December 13. Both teams have faced tough competition in recent games.

For Carolina Baptist Academy, their lone victory came against Sheets Memorial Christian, with a tight 52-51 win on November 19. However, their other results have been challenging, losing to Faith Christian Academy and Community Baptist.

Oak Level Baptist Academy, meanwhile, has yet to secure a victory, losing to Faith Christian Academy (both home and away) and Community Baptist by significant margins. They will need a strong performance to avoid extending their losing streak.

Common Opponents

Both teams have met common opponents this season. Carolina Baptist Academy and Oak Level Baptist Academy faced Faith Christian Academy and Community Baptist, with both teams struggling in these encounters. Notably, Carolina Baptist was able to compete a bit more closely, with a 54-35 loss to Faith Christian and a 62-41 loss to Community Baptist. Oak Level, however, found themselves falling short in similar matchups, losing to Faith Christian (36-30 and 38-32) and Community Baptist (70-38).

This game will provide both teams with an opportunity to improve upon their records and take a crucial step forward in the season.

What to Watch For

• Scoring Consistency: Carolina Baptist Academy has been able to produce a more balanced offense compared to Oak Level, but both teams will need to improve their defense if they hope to secure a win.
• Momentum in the Second Half: Oak Level Baptist Academy has been particularly weak in the final two quarters, and improving their late-game performance will be key to their success.
• Individual Performances: Both teams will rely on their leading scorers to step up in this crucial non-conference game. For Carolina Baptist, finding ways to exploit their scoring depth in each quarter will be important. Oak Level will need a strong performance from their key players to finally secure that first win of the season.

Looking Ahead

This matchup is only the first of two games between these teams. The rematch will take place on January 10, 2025, at Carolina Baptist Academy, offering both teams another chance to compete head-to-head and build on whatever momentum they gain from this initial meeting.

As the game draws near, both teams will be eager to improve their performances and earn a much-needed victory. Will Carolina Baptist Academy capitalize on their early-season promise, or will Oak Level Baptist Academy rise to the occasion and snap their losing streak? Fans will have to wait and see as this non-conference rivalry heats up.

Game Details:

• Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Oak Level Baptist Academy, Stokesdale, NC
• Teams: Carolina Baptist Academy (1-3) vs. Oak Level Baptist Academy (0-5)

Stay tuned for more updates and coverage as these two teams battle for an early-season victory.