The Red Springs (NC) varsity basketball team will host East Columbus (Lake Waccamaw, NC) for a home non-conference game on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Red Springs vs East Columbus
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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East Columbus and Red Springs: A Detailed Basketball Comparison

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two local teams, East Columbus and Red Springs, stand out with contrasting records and performances. Let’s break down their rankings, stats, and key players as they face off in the coming games.

Team Records Overview

East Columbus (24-25)
East Columbus has played a total of 7 games so far, recording a 3-4 overall record. They have a relatively balanced performance at home, with a 1-1 record, but struggle away from home, posting a 2-3 record. Their overall win percentage stands at .429, indicating room for improvement but also showing competitiveness. The team has scored a total of 378 points, averaging 54 points per game while allowing 308 points (44 per game) against them.

Red Springs (24-25)
On the other hand, Red Springs has faced more challenges this season, with an overall record of 0-5. They have yet to secure a win, struggling both at home and on the road, where they have posted an identical 0-2 home and 0-3 away record. Their offensive struggles have resulted in only 250 points scored so far, averaging just 50 points per game. The defense has also been a concern, as they have allowed 302 points (60.4 points per game).

Team Scoring Averages

The two teams’ scoring patterns reveal some interesting differences.

• East Columbus has been fairly consistent in scoring across the quarters, averaging 8.5 points in the first quarter, 6.0 in the second, 14.0 in the third, and 11.5 in the final quarter. Their total of 54 points per game is reflective of their balanced offensive attack, with significant contributions coming in the second half of games.
• Red Springs, however, has a stronger start, averaging 10.4 points in the first quarter and 14.0 in the second. They also perform reasonably well in the third and fourth quarters, but with a final average of 50 points per game, they struggle to maintain momentum throughout the game.

Team Statistical Comparison

When it comes to overall team stats:

• East Columbus holds a solid advantage in points per game with 53.3, although Red Springs has yet to report an exact figure for comparison.
• Rebounding is an area where East Columbus shows strength, averaging 19.3 rebounds per game. They also lead in steals (7.3 per game) and blocks (3.1 per game), highlighting their aggressive defense and ability to disrupt opponents’ plays.

East Columbus’s star player, Jaden Troy, leads the team with impressive individual stats:

• 16.9 points per game
• 4.7 rebounds per game
• 1.6 steals per game

Red Springs has yet to report notable statistics for other players, but East Columbus’ Troy clearly sets the bar with his contributions on both ends of the floor.

Key Matchups and Common Opponents

Both teams will have the opportunity to face common opponents, which will be crucial in measuring their growth and performance as the season progresses.

• East Columbus has faced off against West Bladen, Lakewood, and West Columbus. They have yet to play their home game against West Columbus and will meet Pender twice in the coming months.
• Red Springs has similarly scheduled matchups with Lakewood, West Bladen, and West Columbus.

These upcoming games will be vital for both teams to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, especially as Red Springs seeks its first win of the season and East Columbus looks to build on its modest success.

Record Breakdown

East Columbus

• Overall: 3-4
• Home: 1-1
• Away: 2-3
• League: 0-0
• Non-League: 3-4
• Common Opponents: 0-1

Red Springs

• Overall: 0-5
• Home: 0-2
• Away: 0-3
• League: 0-0
• Non-League: 0-5
• Common Opponents: 0-0

Both teams have a lot of games ahead, and the results of these upcoming matchups could make a significant impact on their standings.

Conclusion

East Columbus enters the season with a solid performance, especially from their standout player, Jaden Troy, and a better overall team effort. Meanwhile, Red Springs will need to find solutions to its struggles on both ends of the court to secure its first win of the season. Their upcoming games against common opponents will serve as a critical test of their ability to rebound from early losses and turn their season around.