The St. David’s Varsity Basketball team will host New Life Camp in a non-conference home game on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: St. David’s vs New Life Camp
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

New Life Camp vs. St. David’s: A Season Overview and Comparison

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, New Life Camp and St. David’s have seen contrasting fortunes on the court. Let’s break down the performance of both teams through their rankings, team statistics, key players, and their head-to-head record against common opponents.

Record Breakdown

• New Life Camp currently holds a 1-2 overall record, with a perfect 1-0 record in conference play. While their overall performance has been a bit shaky, they have shown resilience in their lone conference win.
• St. David’s, on the other hand, has faced a tough season so far with a 2-7 overall record and a 0-1 conference record. Their struggles have been especially evident in away games, where they hold a dismal 0-5 record. This suggests that playing on the road has been a significant challenge for them.

Scoring Averages and Key Team Stats

New Life Camp has been averaging 52.7 points per game across four quarters, with a relatively balanced scoring output:

• Q1: 14.5 points
• Q2: 15.0 points
• Q3: 10.5 points
• Q4: 15.5 points

In comparison, St. David’s is scoring slightly fewer points on average, with 50.6 points per game:

• Q1: 29.0 points
• Q2: 20.0 points
• Q3: 20.0 points
• Q4: 15.0 points

St. David’s strong start in the first quarter (29.0 PPG) is noteworthy, but they struggle to maintain that intensity throughout the remainder of the game.

Looking at other key team statistics:

• Rebounds: New Life Camp has been struggling on the boards, averaging just 20.1 rebounds per game, while St. David’s has a better average of 28.5 rebounds per game.
• Assists: New Life Camp has been more efficient in creating opportunities, averaging 10.4 assists per game compared to St. David’s 5.9.
• Steals and Blocks: New Life Camp is also leading in defensive stats, with 5.9 steals per game and 1.3 blocks per game, whereas St. David’s averages 5.0 steals and 1.0 blocks.

Individual Player Performances

New Life Camp has standout performers in multiple categories:

• George Coleman has been the team leader, averaging 16.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.
• Cooper Berkoff ranks #14 in assists (2.9 per game) and blocks (0.6 per game), showcasing his all-around game.
• Kazim Oladipo is another key player, contributing 1.4 steals per game, ranking him #11 in this category.

For St. David’s, their leading scorer is Mason Jones, who is averaging 5.5 points per game. Despite this, they have struggled in individual performances across the board, with no player reaching the level of New Life Camp’s leaders.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced a few common opponents, and their records against these teams further highlight their contrasting seasons:

• New Life Camp lost to Ravenscroft (76-47) and Cary Academy (matchup pending), but they have yet to face South Wake, GRACE Christian, or Cary Christian.
• St. David’s has suffered heavy losses to Ravenscroft (101-49) and Cary Academy (73-50) but will face off against the same upcoming opponents.

This head-to-head performance against common teams emphasizes the difficulties St. David’s has had, particularly in their away games, while New Life Camp has been able to secure a win in their conference opener.

Conclusion

In summary, New Life Camp appears to be in a stronger position with their 1-2 record and solid contributions from players like George Coleman and Cooper Berkoff. Despite some inconsistency, their stats show they can compete at a high level, especially with a solid home-court advantage.

Meanwhile, St. David’s is having a challenging season, struggling both in their conference games and away matches. With a 2-7 record and difficulty against common opponents, they’ll need to regroup and focus on strengthening their play across all four quarters to turn their season around.