The Oceanside Collegiate Academy (Mt. Pleasant, SC) varsity basketball team will play a neutral-site tournament game against Socastee (Myrtle Beach, SC) today at 2:00 PM.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: South Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Oceanside Collegiate Academy vs Socastee
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 2:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Comparing Two South Carolina Basketball Titans: Socastee vs. Oceanside Collegiate Academy

As the South Carolina high school basketball season progresses, two teams have emerged as standout contenders in their respective classifications: Socastee and Oceanside Collegiate Academy. Both teams have had impressive seasons, with stellar records and standout players. Here’s an in-depth look at how these two teams measure up against each other.

Team Overview

Socastee (24-25):

• Overall Record: 7-3
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 3-2
• Win Percentage: .700
• Points Scored (PF): 531
• Points Allowed (PA): 439

Oceanside Collegiate Academy (24-25):

• Overall Record: 8-1
• Home Record: 3-1
• Away Record: 3-0
• Neutral Record: 2-0
• Win Percentage: .889
• Points Scored (PF): 491
• Points Allowed (PA): 374

While Socastee boasts a solid win percentage of .700 with a total of 531 points scored this season, Oceanside Collegiate Academy has had an even stronger season so far with an impressive .889 win percentage, going 8-1. The teams have had slightly different experiences at home and on the road, with Socastee performing better at home (4-1) while Oceanside has remained undefeated in away games (3-0).

Team Scoring Averages

Both teams have demonstrated offensive firepower, but Oceanside edges out Socastee in overall scoring.

Socastee:

• Q1: 14.7
• Q2: 15.7
• Q3: 9.0
• Q4: 14.3
• Final: 53.1

Oceanside Collegiate Academy:

• Q1: 13.4
• Q2: 15.7
• Q3: 13.0
• Q4: 12.7
• Final: 54.6

Oceanside’s overall scoring average of 54.6 points per game slightly outpaces Socastee’s 53.1 points, thanks in large part to their consistent scoring in each quarter. Socastee has a slightly lower total, particularly in the third quarter, where they average only 9.0 points per game.

Key Player Comparisons

Both teams rely on key players to drive their success. For Socastee, Bryson Sams has been a standout player, averaging 20.3 points per game and contributing significantly with 1.4 steals per game. Joshua Brown has also been a key contributor, especially in rebounds, with an average of 8.3 per game, and he adds 2.2 assists.

For Oceanside Collegiate Academy, however, specific player statistics are not detailed, but their overall success suggests a well-rounded team effort, as they have dominated their competition with only one loss on the season.

Team Stat Comparison

When comparing the general team statistics, Socastee leads in several key categories:

• Points Per Game: Socastee averages 40.2, though their opponents, Oceanside, have yet to reveal their full scoring capacity.
• Rebounds Per Game: Socastee’s Joshua Brown leads with 8.3 rebounds per game, providing a significant advantage in the paint.
• Assists Per Game: Both teams show solid assist numbers, but the specific totals from Oceanside are unknown.

Common Opponents

When examining their performance against common opponents, Socastee and Oceanside show some overlap. Here’s how they’ve fared:

• Cane Bay: Socastee defeated Cane Bay (45-39) but lost the first matchup (54-52), while Oceanside won both contests, including a 57-42 victory.
• James Island: Socastee lost to James Island (61-47), but Oceanside defeated them 54-39 in a home matchup.

In head-to-head competition against these common opponents, Oceanside holds a slight advantage with a 2-1 record compared to Socastee’s 1-2.

Record Breakdown

Socastee’s Record Breakdown:

• Overall: 7-3
• Home: 4-1
• Away: 3-2
• Non-League: 6-2
• In-State: 6-3
• Out-of-State: 1-0

Oceanside Collegiate Academy’s Record Breakdown:

• Overall: 8-1
• Home: 3-1
• Away: 3-0
• Neutral: 2-0
• In-State: 8-1
• Out-of-State: 0-0

Oceanside has been particularly impressive in neutral-site games, going undefeated (2-0), while Socastee’s strength lies in their out-of-state competition (1-0).

Conclusion

While Socastee has demonstrated strong performances, particularly in home games, Oceanside Collegiate Academy’s consistency and remarkable 8-1 record position them as the stronger team thus far. Oceanside’s offensive balance and their ability to perform well against common opponents suggest they are a formidable force in South Carolina high school basketball this season.

As these teams continue to compete in their respective leagues and non-league matchups, it will be interesting to see if Socastee can close the gap or if Oceanside will maintain their dominant form. Both teams are sure to play pivotal roles as the season progresses and the playoffs approach.