The Seneca High School varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Westside (Anderson, SC) on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

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What: South Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Seneca vs Westside
When: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Westside vs. Seneca: A Showdown of South Carolina High School Basketball Powerhouses

As the 2024-2025 South Carolina high school basketball season continues, two teams have emerged as dominant forces in their respective classifications: Westside and Seneca. These two teams have put together impressive records and show a lot of promise as they head into the latter half of the season. Let’s take a closer look at their performance, team comparisons, and head-to-head matchups.

Team Overview

Westside (24-25)
Record: 8-0 overall
Class: SC Class 9-5

• Home: 3-0
• Away: 4-0
• Neutral: 1-0
• Win Percentage: 1.000 (100%)
• Points For (PF): 509
• Points Against (PA): 397

Seneca (24-25)
Record: 7-2 overall
Class: SC Class 84-15

• Home: 3-0
• Away: 3-0
• Neutral: 1-2
• Win Percentage: .778 (77.8%)
• Points For (PF): 605
• Points Against (PA): 472

Scoring Averages

Looking at the scoring breakdown per quarter, Westside has a slightly lower average of 63.6 points per game, compared to Seneca’s 67.2. Here’s a closer look at their scoring by quarter:

• Westside:
  • Q1: 16.0
  • Q2: 15.9
  • Q3: 15.4
  • Q4: 18.4
• Seneca:
  • Q1: 17.2
  • Q2: 16.9
  • Q3: 16.1
  • Q4: 17.0

While both teams show consistency across quarters, Westside’s scoring tends to surge in the fourth quarter, averaging nearly 18.4 points. Seneca, meanwhile, keeps a steady offensive output through all four quarters.

Statistical Comparison

Team Statistics

Westside and Seneca show distinct differences in various team stats. Here’s how they compare:

• Points Per Game:
  • Westside: 63.6
  • Seneca: 66.8
• Rebounds Per Game:
  • Westside: 29.6
  • Seneca: 32.9
• Assists Per Game:
  • Westside: 13.8
  • Seneca: 15.0
• Steals Per Game:
  • Westside: 9.8
  • Seneca: 9.6
• Blocks Per Game:
  • Westside: 4.9
  • Seneca: 2.0

Westside holds a significant edge in blocks per game with nearly 5, showing strong defensive presence in the paint. However, Seneca is ahead in rebounds and assists, contributing to their more balanced and team-oriented approach.

Player Leaders

Both teams have standout players who have been pivotal to their success.

For Westside, Kmajay Jenkins leads in multiple categories:

• Points per Game: 21.1
• Rebounds per Game: 8.6
• Assists per Game: 3.9
• Steals per Game: 3.6
• Blocks per Game: 2.6

For Seneca, Jeremiah Hunter and Chaz Moss stand out:

• Jeremiah Hunter:
  • Points per Game: 13.9
  • Steals per Game: 2.6
• Chaz Moss:
  • Rebounds per Game: 6.4
  • Assists per Game: 4.4

Jenkins of Westside is the clear star, leading the team in almost every statistical category, while Seneca relies more on a group of players to produce across the board, particularly with Moss and Hunter.

Common Opponents and Results

Both teams have faced several common opponents, with Westside boasting a perfect 3-0 record against them and Seneca securing a 2-1 record. These common matchups provide insight into how each team handles competition.

• Westside vs. Common Opponents:
  • 11/22/24: Westside vs. Blue Ridge (W 74-59)
  • 11/25/24: Westside vs. Greer (W 63-50)
  • 12/3/24: Westside vs. Pendleton (W 71-40)
• Seneca vs. Common Opponents:
  • 12/5/24: Seneca vs. Pendleton (W 72-54)
  • 12/13/24: Seneca vs. Pendleton (W 81-66)
  • 11/26/24: Seneca vs. T.L. Hanna (L 59-48)

Both teams have shown dominance against opponents like Pendleton, but Seneca experienced a loss to T.L. Hanna, which could be a potential concern moving forward.

Record Breakdown

• Westside:
  • Non-League: 5-0
  • In-State: 7-0
  • Out-of-State: 1-0
• Seneca:
  • Non-League: 6-0
  • In-State: 6-1
  • Out-of-State: 1-1

Westside has been perfect in non-league games and shows strength in in-state competition, while Seneca has a solid in-state record and an even split in out-of-state games.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both Westside and Seneca are poised to make deep runs in the playoffs. Westside’s undefeated record and strong individual performances, particularly from Kmajay Jenkins, give them a slight edge in terms of overall dominance. However, Seneca’s balanced approach, led by players like Jeremiah Hunter and Chaz Moss, could make them a formidable opponent in a head-to-head clash.

The upcoming matchups, including their games against common opponents and the potential showdown between these two teams, will be crucial in determining who will emerge as the top contender. Fans can expect thrilling basketball as these two teams continue to battle it out for supremacy in South Carolina high school hoops.