The Oak Ridge Military Academy (Oak Ridge, NC) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Winston-Salem Christian Silver (Winston-Salem, NC) on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Matchup Details:
Teams: Winston-Salem Christian Silver (WSCS) vs. Oak Ridge Military Academy (ORMA)
Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM

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Location: Oak Ridge Military Academy, Oak Ridge, NC

Winston-Salem Christian Silver vs. Oak Ridge Military Academy: A Basketball Rivalry Heats Up

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, the competitive tension between Winston-Salem Christian Silver (WSCS) and Oak Ridge Military Academy (ORMA) continues to build, showcasing impressive matchups on the court. With both teams battling for supremacy in their respective regions, let’s take a closer look at their current performance, head-to-head history, and what to expect in their upcoming game.

Team Overview

Winston-Salem Christian Silver (WSCS) enters the season with a strong 4-3 record, having demonstrated solid consistency with a 3-1 conference record. Their performance at home (2-1) has been a key strength, and they will be looking to build on this momentum as they head into the second half of the season. Offensively, WSCS averages 54.1 points per game (PPG), with an impressive 22.0 points in the second quarter and 18.0 in the third, showcasing their ability to adjust and dominate in the middle stages of the game. They are, however, coming off a narrow loss to ORMA, which ended 45-42 in December.

Oak Ridge Military Academy (ORMA), with a slightly better record of 7-6, has had mixed results on the road, holding a 3-4 away record. Nevertheless, they shine in neutral site games, where they boast a 2-0 record. With a higher average of 57.5 PPG, ORMA relies on balanced scoring across all quarters, including a solid 15.3 PPG in the fourth quarter, indicating their resilience in tight games. Despite their overall losing record, ORMA showed their strength by defeating WSCS in their last matchup.

Head-to-Head History

In their most recent meeting on December 9, 2024, Oak Ridge Military Academy defeated Winston-Salem Christian Silver by a slim margin of 45-42. The win marked ORMA’s first victory over WSCS this season. The game saw a tightly contested matchup, with both teams struggling to maintain momentum in the second half. As WSCS prepares for a rematch on January 17, 2025, they will be looking for redemption, hoping to even the score against ORMA in Oak Ridge, NC.

Common Opponents

Both teams have had varied results against their common opponents this season. WSCS boasts a 1-1 record against shared rivals, while ORMA, with an unblemished 0-0 record against these opponents, is still set to face off against some of the same teams in the coming weeks. Notable games in the calendar include a strong win by WSCS (61-29) over a common opponent in November, and a tight loss (59-47) against another in the same month.

Record Breakdown

The teams’ records further highlight the competitive nature of this rivalry:

• Winston-Salem Christian Silver: 4-3 overall, 3-1 in conference play.
• Oak Ridge Military Academy: 7-6 overall, yet still finding their rhythm in conference play with a 0-0 record.

At Home: WSCS is strong, holding a 2-1 record, while ORMA has struggled on the road with a 3-4 record. On the Road: Both teams are evenly matched with ORMA at 2-2 and WSCS with a 1-2 away record. Neutral Sites: ORMA excels with a 2-0 record, while WSCS remains undefeated in their lone neutral-site game.

What’s Next?

As the two teams face off again on January 17 at Oak Ridge Military Academy, the stakes could not be higher. The outcome of this game will be crucial for both teams, as they each look to improve their position heading into the second half of the season.

With both teams closely matched in talent, the game is expected to be another intense affair. The key to victory for WSCS may lie in their ability to execute more effectively during the latter stages of the game, where ORMA has been strong. Conversely, ORMA will need to capitalize on their ability to finish strong and defend their home court against a motivated WSCS squad looking to bounce back.

The rivalry continues to heat up, and basketball fans in the region are in for another exciting showdown.