The Pearl-Cohn High School (Nashville, TN) varsity basketball team will play a neutral non-conference game against Goodpasture Christian (Madison, TN) today at 4:00 PM.

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What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Pearl-Cohn vs Goodpasture Christian
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 4:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Team Breakdown: Goodpasture Christian vs. Pearl-Cohn

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams are making significant waves in Tennessee high school basketball: Goodpasture Christian and Pearl-Cohn. Both teams have shown impressive records, with Goodpasture leading the charge with an 8-1 overall record, and Pearl-Cohn not far behind at 3-1. While both teams are clearly skilled, their different styles and strengths make them fascinating to watch as they continue their campaigns. Let’s take a closer look at the teams’ performances, key players, and statistical breakdown.

Team Records and Performance

Goodpasture Christian (24-25)
Goodpasture Christian has been dominant in both district and non-district play. With an 8-1 overall record and a perfect 3-0 in district matchups, they’ve clearly found their rhythm. The team has a particularly strong home record, with a 3-0 mark, and they are also undefeated in neutral-site games (2-0). The team’s overall win percentage stands impressively at .889, and they have an excellent district win percentage of 1.000.

The team’s offense has been firing on all cylinders, averaging 75.1 points per game, with impressive contributions across all four quarters: 18.7 in the first, 21.7 in the second and third, and 18.3 in the fourth. They have posted an overall scoring margin of +213, outscoring their opponents 676-463.

Pearl-Cohn (24-25)
Pearl-Cohn has been more selective in their matchups but still boasts a strong 3-1 record. Despite a slightly smaller sample size, their performance has been solid. They’ve maintained a 1-0 record at home and have a strong 2-0 mark in away games, although their neutral-site record is less impressive, sitting at 0-1. Overall, Pearl-Cohn’s win percentage is .750, which still reflects an excellent level of play.

In terms of scoring, the team averages 62.8 points per game, with steady contributions throughout the game. Their highest scoring quarter has been the fourth, where they average 19 points per game. While their scoring is not as prolific as Goodpasture Christian’s, they are still effective in putting up points when needed. Their scoring margin sits at +27, having scored 251 points and allowed 224.

Team Statistical Comparison

When comparing the two teams’ performance stats, Goodpasture Christian holds the upper hand in almost every category.

• Points Per Game: Goodpasture Christian averages a remarkable 75.1 points per game, well ahead of Pearl-Cohn’s 62.8.
• Rebounds Per Game: Goodpasture also leads here, averaging 22.3 rebounds per game compared to Pearl-Cohn’s 22.0.
• Assists Per Game: While Goodpasture Christian edges out in assists (8.0 vs. 7.7), both teams are relatively close.
• Steals Per Game: Goodpasture Christian leads with 7.7 steals per game, compared to Pearl-Cohn’s 7.0.
• Blocks Per Game: Goodpasture also dominates in blocks, averaging 1.3 per game compared to Pearl-Cohn’s 0.7.

Team Leaders

The standout player for Goodpasture Christian has been Javion Kinnard, who is leading the team in several major statistical categories. He averages 21.3 points per game, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 3.0 steals. These contributions have been a key part of the team’s success, helping them to stay atop their district.

For Pearl-Cohn, while the team doesn’t have a player quite as dominant as Kinnard, they rely on a well-rounded approach. Still, they have their key contributors: the team’s top scorer and rebounder is typically a player whose consistent presence has kept them competitive.

Head-to-Head Breakdown

The head-to-head matchup between these two teams has yet to happen, but looking at their overall records and styles of play, it promises to be an exciting encounter. Goodpasture Christian’s high-scoring, high-energy offense could clash with Pearl-Cohn’s more balanced and efficient playstyle, which may make for an intriguing tactical battle.

Record Breakdown

In terms of performance in different game environments:

• Goodpasture Christian has been nearly flawless at home (3-0), away (3-1), and in neutral-site games (2-0). Their perfect 3-0 record in district play shows their dominance within their league.
• Pearl-Cohn has been very effective at home (1-0) and away (2-0), although their neutral-site record (0-1) leaves room for improvement.

Conclusion

As the season continues, both Goodpasture Christian and Pearl-Cohn will be teams to watch in Tennessee high school basketball. With their high win percentages and standout individual performances, each team has the tools to go deep in the postseason. Goodpasture Christian’s offensive firepower and overall efficiency give them a slight edge, but Pearl-Cohn’s resilience and team-first approach could be the deciding factor in a potential matchup. Fans of both teams can expect thrilling performances in the coming weeks.