The Olympic High School (Charlotte, NC) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against West Charlotte High School (Charlotte, NC) today at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Olympic vs West Charlotte
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

West Charlotte vs. Olympic: A Battle of Contrast and Competition

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams from the Charlotte area, West Charlotte and Olympic, are making waves in their respective leagues. With differing records, styles of play, and team dynamics, both teams offer a unique perspective on the competition. Let’s take a closer look at their performances, key players, and statistical comparisons to better understand their journeys.

Team Records and Standings

• West Charlotte (24-25 Season)
  • Overall Record: 2-3
  • Conference Record: 0-1
  • Home Record: 2-3
  • Away Record: 0-0
  • Win %: .400
  • Conference Win %: .000
  • Points For (PF): 262
  • Points Against (PA): 277

West Charlotte has faced a challenging start to the season, with an overall record of 2-3. Despite their efforts, the Lions have struggled in conference play, holding a 0-1 record. Their scoring has been fairly balanced across the quarters, but they will need to improve their consistency and defense to rise in the standings.

• Olympic (24-25 Season)
  • Overall Record: 9-0
  • Conference Record: 1-0
  • Home Record: 4-0
  • Away Record: 4-0
  • Win %: 1.000
  • Conference Win %: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 529
  • Points Against (PA): 432

In contrast, Olympic has had an outstanding start to the season, remaining undefeated with a 9-0 record. Their perfect performance is a testament to their dominance both at home and away. Their offensive firepower and strong defensive presence have helped them maintain their impressive record across all games.

Team Scoring Averages

• West Charlotte Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 12.5
  • Q2: 15.3
  • Q3: 12.0
  • Q4: 14.8
  • Final: 52.4 points per game
• Olympic Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 14.8
  • Q2: 14.9
  • Q3: 14.1
  • Q4: 15.0
  • Final: 58.8 points per game

Olympic’s offense is potent, averaging nearly 59 points per game, with consistent scoring throughout each quarter. West Charlotte, though averaging a respectable 52.4 points per game, will need to step up their offensive game to match Olympic’s high-scoring consistency.

Team Stat Comparison

• Points Per Game:
  • West Charlotte: 52.4
  • Olympic: 58.8
• Rebounds Per Game:
  • West Charlotte: 27.2
  • Olympic: 33.9
• Assists Per Game:
  • West Charlotte: 9.6
  • Olympic: 12.0
• Steals Per Game:
  • West Charlotte: 10.0
  • Olympic: 8.1
• Blocks Per Game:
  • West Charlotte: 5.6
  • Olympic: 2.4

Olympic outperforms West Charlotte in several key categories, including points, rebounds, and assists. However, West Charlotte’s ability to generate steals and block shots shows their defensive capabilities, which will be critical in future matchups.

Key Players to Watch

• West Charlotte:
  • Chase Bryson: Leading the team with 11.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, Bryson has been a key contributor for the Lions. His scoring and rebounding are crucial to their chances in upcoming games.
  • Amen Pressley: Averaging 3.2 assists per game, Pressley plays a vital role in facilitating the offense and finding teammates in scoring positions.
• Olympic:
  • Randy Johnson: Johnson leads the team with 12.3 points per game, showcasing his scoring prowess. His contribution will be pivotal as Olympic continues their undefeated run.
  • Maurice Sabb: Averaging 8.1 rebounds per game, Sabb is a force on the boards, helping Olympic dominate in the paint.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several common opponents this season, with differing results. West Charlotte defeated Palisades 56-49 but fell short against Berry, losing 49-47. Olympic, on the other hand, has beaten both Palisades and Berry, maintaining a perfect 2-0 record against these common rivals.

• West Charlotte:
  • Win vs. Palisades (56-49)
  • Loss vs. Berry (49-47)
• Olympic:
  • Win vs. Palisades (Result Pending 1/7/25)
  • Win vs. Berry (Result Pending 1/17/25)

Upcoming Matchups and Final Thoughts

West Charlotte has faced a tough start, with work to do in order to climb up the standings, particularly within their conference. They will need to improve on defense and consistency to increase their chances of success.

On the other hand, Olympic’s strong start has them looking like a team to beat. Their solid performance both offensively and defensively has been impressive, and they will continue to be a dominant force as the season progresses.

The matchup between these two teams later in the season will be an exciting one, with Olympic looking to extend their unbeaten streak and West Charlotte aiming to close the gap and earn a pivotal victory.