The Seymour (TN) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Northview Academy (Kodak, TN) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

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What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Seymour vs Northview Academy
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Northview Academy and Seymour High School Basketball Teams: A Head-to-Head Comparison

The 2024-2025 basketball season has been an exciting one for both the Northview Academy and Seymour High School teams. As the two schools prepare for an upcoming conference match, let’s take a look at their current performances, team stats, and what to expect in their head-to-head games.

Team Records and Performance

• Northview Academy (Kodak, TN): With a solid overall record of 12-6, Northview Academy has proven to be a competitive force this season. Their district performance, however, has been a challenge, as they sit at 0-1 in the league. Their home record stands at 5-2, while they are also strong on the road with a 6-3 away record. The team has averaged 66.7 points per game (PPG) with a win percentage of .667, showcasing their offensive power.
• Seymour High School (Seymour, TN): Seymour has faced more challenges, with a 5-10 overall record and a winless district performance at 0-4. Their home record stands at 1-4, and they have a slightly better performance on the road with a 2-4 away record. Despite struggling, Seymour is still a formidable opponent, posting an average of 56.4 PPG with a win percentage of .333.

Scoring Breakdown

• Northview Academy: The team’s scoring is spread fairly evenly across the four quarters, averaging 17.0 PPG in the first, 17.3 in the second, 19.0 in the third, and 18.0 in the fourth. This balance allows Northview to maintain consistent pressure on their opponents, making them a strong contender throughout the game.
• Seymour: The Seymour team tends to start strong with an average of 16.4 PPG in the first quarter but then experiences a drop in scoring as the game progresses, finishing with 56.4 PPG overall. This trend highlights the importance of maintaining a consistent offensive presence throughout all four quarters.

Key Players

• Northview Academy:
  • Hayes Golden leads the team with 11.9 PPG, contributing significantly to the offense.
  • Jonas Black dominates the boards with 5.7 rebounds per game, making him a key player in securing possession.
  • Talon Pederson brings defensive strength, leading the team with 2.1 steals per game.
• Seymour:
  • No standout player for Seymour has yet emerged in the same capacity as Golden for Northview, with their highest scorer averaging 5.1 PPG. However, players like Talon Pederson (2.1 steals) show that Seymour can compete defensively.

Upcoming Head-to-Head Games

• January 10, 2025: Northview Academy will travel to Seymour for an away game at 7:30 PM.
• January 31, 2025: Seymour will make the return trip to Northview Academy on January 31 for a 7:30 PM game.

Both matchups promise to be thrilling encounters as Northview Academy looks to capitalize on its strong offense and overall depth, while Seymour will aim to correct its early struggles and pull off a surprise victory.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several common opponents throughout the season, though the results have been starkly different. Northview Academy has an even 2-2 record against these teams, while Seymour has struggled, going 0-6. The upcoming matchups against these teams, including games with Carter, William Blount, and Gatlinburg-Pittman, will offer valuable insights into how both teams can adapt to similar competition.

Record Breakdown

• Northview Academy has fared well in non-district games with an 8-4 record but has yet to win in district play (0-1). Their balanced record across home, away, and neutral venues has shown their resilience.
• Seymour, on the other hand, has had more challenges in district play with a 0-4 record and struggles both at home (1-4) and on the road (2-4). They’ve had a better showing in neutral-site games, going 2-2.

Key Takeaways

• Northview Academy comes into these games as the stronger team with a solid overall record and more balanced offensive and defensive performances. Their higher PPG average, strong leadership from players like Hayes Golden and Jonas Black, and better team stats give them the edge.
• Seymour will need to find a way to close the scoring gap, especially in the middle quarters, if they hope to compete in these upcoming games. The lack of standout scoring performances and struggles in district play will make these matchups an uphill battle for them.

Both games between these teams will be crucial for positioning in the district standings, and fans can expect exciting basketball as the season continues to unfold.