The St. Joseph’s Catholic (Greenville, SC) varsity basketball team will host Crescent (Iva, SC) for a non-conference game today at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know Basketball:

What: South Carolina High School Basketball
Who: St. Joseph’s Catholic vs Crescent
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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St. Joseph’s Catholic vs Crescent: A Detailed Basketball Team Comparison

As the 2024-2025 varsity basketball season progresses, fans are closely watching two local teams: Crescent (Iva, SC) and St. Joseph’s Catholic (Greenville, SC). These teams, both with distinct playing styles and records, offer an exciting glimpse into the dynamics of South Carolina high school basketball. Let’s dive deeper into their performances, rankings, and recent encounters.

Team Records and Rankings

Crescent (Iva, SC)

Crescent has had a balanced season so far, standing with a 4-4 overall record. Their performance at home has been decent, winning one game while losing one. Away games have been a challenge, with just one win out of three attempts. However, they have had a strong showing in neutral-site games, winning two out of three.

• Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 4-4
  • Home: 1-1
  • Away: 1-2
  • Neutral: 2-1
  • Win %: .500
  • Points For (PF): 395
  • Points Against (PA): 468

St. Joseph’s Catholic (Greenville, SC)

On the other hand, St. Joseph’s Catholic has been dominant this season, maintaining an undefeated record of 5-0. They have excelled across all areas, especially in their home games, where they’ve won all three. Their away game performance has also been flawless, with one win. Neutral-site games have been similarly successful.

• Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 5-0
  • Home: 3-0
  • Away: 1-0
  • Neutral: 1-0
  • Win %: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 295
  • Points Against (PA): 202

Recent Matchup: St. Joseph’s Catholic Dominates Crescent

In their most recent faceoff, St. Joseph’s Catholic emerged victorious, with a commanding 55-27 win over Crescent on December 6, 2024. The game was marked by St. Joseph’s consistency and efficiency across all four quarters, outscoring Crescent by double digits in each period.

• Game Breakdown:
  • St. Joseph’s Catholic: 12, 15, 14, 14 (55)
  • Crescent: 6, 5, 6, 10 (27)

This result further highlighted St. Joseph’s dominance and demonstrated their ability to maintain offensive pressure throughout the game. Crescent, meanwhile, struggled with scoring and was unable to keep pace.

Scoring Averages

Crescent

• Points Per Game: 48.3
• Team Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 8.8
  • Q2: 7.3
  • Q3: 13.8
  • Q4: 13.3
  • OT1: 9.0
  • Final: 49.4

St. Joseph’s Catholic

• Points Per Game: 59.0
• Team Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 12.0
  • Q2: 12.7
  • Q3: 12.7
  • Q4: 16.0
  • OT1: 11.0
  • Final: 59.0

Key Players and Performance

Crescent

• Philip Deveaux: Leads the team with 12.4 points per game, along with 4.9 assists and 2.7 steals. His presence is key to Crescent’s offense and defense.
• Max Locke: A standout player on the boards, Locke averages 10.7 rebounds per game and contributes with nearly 1 block per game.

St. Joseph’s Catholic

Though specific standout players weren’t listed, St. Joseph’s Catholic has shown impressive collective team play, with a balanced attack across all positions. Their consistent scoring in every quarter shows a well-rounded team effort, leading them to a flawless record.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents, such as Carolina Academy and Palmetto, with Crescent defeating Carolina Academy 50-44 but losing to Palmetto 65-56. Meanwhile, St. Joseph’s Catholic will meet both Carolina Academy and Palmetto later in the season, giving fans a chance to compare their performances.

Conclusion

As we look ahead to future matchups, particularly the next game between Crescent and St. Joseph’s Catholic, it’s clear that St. Joseph’s Catholic is currently in superior form, with a perfect record and strong team chemistry. Crescent, while competitive, will need to adjust their approach to keep up with teams like St. Joseph’s Catholic.

With St. Joseph’s Catholic continuing their unbeaten streak, all eyes will be on Crescent to see if they can rebound from recent losses and pose a serious challenge to their formidable opponent. The upcoming games should provide even more exciting action and intriguing rivalries in this South Carolina basketball season.