The Southern Wayne High School varsity basketball team (Dudley, NC) will play a home non-conference game against Eastern Wayne (Goldsboro, NC) on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Southern Wayne vs Eastern Wayne
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Eastern Wayne vs. Southern Wayne: A Season Overview

As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues, the Eastern Wayne and Southern Wayne teams are both showing distinct contrasts in their records and performance metrics. With a stronger overall win percentage, Eastern Wayne has proven to be the more dominant force early in the season, while Southern Wayne faces challenges in both home and away games.

Team Records and Performance Breakdown

Eastern Wayne has a solid record of 3-1, with an impressive .750 win percentage. This strong start is largely fueled by their performance on the road, where they have won three out of their four games. At home, however, they have yet to play a game, which could change the dynamics of their overall performance in the coming months.

On the other hand, Southern Wayne has struggled with a 1-3 record, showing a .250 win percentage. The team has faced difficulties both at home (0-1) and away (1-2). While their win came on the road, their inconsistency has been evident, and they will need to improve significantly to be competitive in the remainder of the season.

Scoring and Team Averages

Eastern Wayne has proven to be a high-scoring team, averaging 77.3 points per game, with impressive contributions across all four quarters of play. Their scoring is well-distributed, with strong numbers in the first three quarters and a steady finish with 17.0 points in the fourth. Their offense is led by Michael Bailey, who averages 18.5 points per game, and Dorien Toussian, who contributes 4.5 assists per game and 2.5 steals.

In contrast, Southern Wayne’s offense has been less potent, with an average of just 54.0 points per game. Despite a strong fourth-quarter performance (25.5 points per game), the team struggles in the earlier parts of the game. Their leading scorer, Kairell Evans, has been a standout with 20.0 points per game and 8.3 rebounds per game, but this hasn’t been enough to propel the team to a better record.

Statistical Comparison

When it comes to team stats, the difference in the two teams’ performance is clear. Eastern Wayne outpaces Southern Wayne in several categories:

• Points Per Game: Eastern Wayne (75.8) vs. Southern Wayne (51.8)
• Rebounds Per Game: Southern Wayne (26.0), though Eastern Wayne’s full statistics are not listed.
• Assists Per Game: Eastern Wayne (12.0), with notable contributions from Dorien Toussian.
• Steals Per Game: Eastern Wayne (9.0) leads with aggressive defense.
• Blocks Per Game: Eastern Wayne (1.3) edges out Southern Wayne’s 1.0.

These statistics highlight Eastern Wayne’s greater offensive power and better all-around team play.

Common Opponents

Both teams share a few common opponents, offering an interesting comparison in their performance. For example, both faced South Johnston: Eastern Wayne lost 65-59 in an away game on December 3, 2024, while Southern Wayne will face them in early January 2025.

Other common opponents include James Kenan, where Eastern Wayne is yet to play, and Goldsboro, where both teams faced losses, with Eastern Wayne losing 65-63 in an away game, and Southern Wayne suffering a 66-43 defeat at home.

Looking Ahead: Key Matchups

As the season progresses, both teams will have opportunities to improve their records and refine their strategies. For Eastern Wayne, consistency at home will be key, and for Southern Wayne, it will be important to focus on improving their first-half performance and maintaining their late-game intensity.

The upcoming head-to-head matchups between these two teams will likely determine not only the rivalry for this season but also which team can gain momentum heading into the latter half of the year.

In conclusion, while Eastern Wayne enters the season with a strong early performance, Southern Wayne will need to work hard to turn their season around. The coming months will be critical for both teams to address their weaknesses and capitalize on their strengths, making for an exciting finish to the 2024-2025 basketball season.