The South Laurel (London, KY) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Evangel Christian (Louisville, KY) today at 7 p.m.

South Laurel vs Evangel Christian Game Info:

What: Kentucky High School Basketball
Who: South Laurel (KY) vs Evangel Christian (KY)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: South Laurel vs Evangel Christian

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams, Evangel Christian and South Laurel, have had differing performances. Here’s a look at their statistics, rankings, and records as they move forward in the season.

Overall Records & Performance

• Evangel Christian holds a 1-5 record, with a .167 win percentage. Despite this, they’ve managed to secure a 1-1 district record, performing decently within their league. Their overall points for (PF) stands at 342, with 362 points against (PA).
• South Laurel, on the other hand, has an impressive 6-2 record, a .750 win percentage. They have been particularly strong at home, going 3-1, and have a solid 5-1 performance in-state. Their total PF is 473, with PA standing at 397.

Scoring Breakdown

• Evangel Christian’s scoring averages have been inconsistent throughout the quarters: 3.0 in the first, 13.0 in the second, 18.0 in the third, and 19.0 in the fourth, culminating in a final score average of 57.0.
• South Laurel tends to start strong, averaging 19.0 points in the first quarter. Their second and third-quarter scoring slows down to 10.0 and 15.0 points, respectively, before they finish the game with 8.0 points in the fourth. They average 59.1 points overall, aided by a 7.0-point overtime average.

Statistical Comparison
When comparing overall team statistics:

• Evangel Christian averages 45.3 points per game and sees weaker performances in rebounding (18.8), assists (10.5), steals (5.0), and blocks (1.3).
• South Laurel averages 45.3 points per game and is more efficient across multiple categories. Their rebounding (18.8), assists (10.5), steals (5.0), and blocks (1.3) are above average.

Team Leaders

• Evangel Christian‘s leader, Jordan Mabe, has a standout season with 17.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.
• South Laurel’s performance is equally stellar, with their leaders consistently driving the team. Mabe‘s role for Evangel is pivotal, while South Laurel looks to their top performers for consistency.

Common Opponents
Both teams will face some of the same opponents over the season:

• Evangel Christian faces Madison Central on January 31, 2025, and Danville Christian Academy on February 10, 2025.
• South Laurel’s common matchups with Madison Central (on February 17, 2025) and Danville Christian Academy (January 25, 2025) will provide an interesting comparison between the teams’ performances.

Record Breakdown

• Evangel Christian has struggled in non-league play, with a 0-2 record, while South Laurel has excelled with a 5-1 record. This stark contrast reflects the difference in their overall team strength.
• Evangel Christian’s home and away splits show they have fared better on the road (1-1), but they’ve struggled in neutral settings (0-4). Meanwhile, South Laurel has performed well both at home and away, but their neutral record remains strong (3-1).

Looking Ahead
As these two teams continue their seasons, South Laurel looks like the stronger contender based on their early season form, but Evangel Christian’s ability to improve could make for a competitive matchup as the season progresses. The upcoming head-to-heads and common opponents will likely play a crucial role in determining how they finish out the season.

For fans and analysts, keeping an eye on key players like Jordan Mabe for Evangel Christian and South Laurel’s consistent performances could provide insight into how both teams approach the upcoming crucial matchups.