The Ragsdale varsity basketball team from Jamestown, NC, will face off against Greensboro Day School from Greensboro, NC, in a neutral tournament game during the HAECO Invitational’s 1st Round. The matchup is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 3:30 PM

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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Ragsdale vs Greensboro Day School
When: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 3:30. p.m. ET
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Dominance vs. Struggle: A Look at Greensboro Day School and Ragsdale’s 2024-25 Basketball Seasons

The 2024-25 basketball season highlights two teams on very different trajectories: Greensboro Day School (GDS) and Ragsdale. While Greensboro Day School has showcased dominance on the court, Ragsdale faces challenges as they rebuild and search for momentum.

Season Performance Overview

• Greensboro Day School:
  GDS boasts an impressive 13-2 overall record, including a perfect 3-0 in conference play. Their consistency across venues is noteworthy, going 8-0 in away games and undefeated at home (3-0). This dominance is reflected in their win percentage of .867 and conference win percentage of 1.000. With a total of 901 points scored versus 659 points allowed, GDS maintains a solid +242-point differential.
• Ragsdale:
  Ragsdale has struggled this season, standing at 1-8 overall and winless in conference play (0-3). Their sole victory came at home, but their 0-6 away record and .111 win percentage underline the team’s struggles. Scoring 386 points while allowing 543, they have a -157-point differential, showing room for growth on both ends of the court.

Team Scoring Averages

• Greensboro Day School:
  GDS scores an average of 60.1 points per game, with their strongest quarter being the fourth (17.3 points). This ability to close out games highlights their depth and focus during critical moments.
• Ragsdale:
  Ragsdale averages 42.9 points per game, with a standout performance in the fourth quarter (13.5 points). Despite this late-game effort, their limited scoring in earlier quarters (averaging 7.0 points in the second and third) often puts them in an insurmountable deficit.

Key Player Contributions

Greensboro Day School:

• Dashawn Ervin (#1): Leads with 8.7 points per game, showcasing scoring consistency.
• Justin Louis (#11): Dominates on the boards with 8.3 rebounds per game and adds defensive impact with 0.7 blocks per game.
• Josiah Beatty (#3): Leads in playmaking with 3.0 assists per game, facilitating the team’s offense.
• Malachi King (#5): Anchors the defense with 2.0 steals per game, disrupting opponents’ plays.

Ragsdale:

• Despite the team’s challenges, key contributors like their top scorer averaging 5.3 points per game and top rebounder with 2.8 boards per game provide building blocks for future improvement.

Head-to-Head and Stat Comparisons

Though GDS and Ragsdale have not faced each other directly this season, their statistical disparities are significant:

• GDS outpaces Ragsdale in nearly every metric, including scoring, rebounding, and defensive stats.
• GDS’s balanced gameplay and depth allow them to control games, while Ragsdale’s struggles with scoring and consistency are areas requiring focus.

Conclusion

The 2024-25 season underscores Greensboro Day School’s dominance as a well-rounded team poised for playoff success. In contrast, Ragsdale’s season highlights the growing pains of a team striving to rebuild and find its rhythm. As the season progresses, both teams will look to their key players and adapt their strategies to reach their goals. For Greensboro Day School, it’s about maintaining momentum. For Ragsdale, it’s about perseverance and growth.