The St. Michael’s varsity basketball team (Austin, TX) will play a neutral-site tournament game against Bartlett (TN) today at 4:30 p.m. The game is part of the Tennessee High School Classic in Bristol, TN.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: St. Michael’s vs Bartlett
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 4:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Bartlett vs. St. Michael’s: A Battle of Titans

As we delve into the season performance of two standout basketball teams—Bartlett (24-25) and St. Michael’s (24-25)—it becomes clear that both squads have made significant marks in their respective leagues and have posted impressive records. Here’s a deeper look into how these teams stack up against each other and their overall performance across various aspects of the game.

Team Overview

• Bartlett (24-25)
  • National Ranking: 57
  • State Ranking (TN): 1
  • Class Ranking: 1
  • Overall Record: 9-3
  • District Record: 1-0
  • Home Record: 4-0
  • Away Record: 2-0
  • Neutral Site Record: 3-3
  • Win Percentage: .750
  • District Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 742
  • Points Against (PA): 626
• St. Michael’s (24-25)
  • National Ranking: 52
  • State Ranking (TX): 4
  • Section Ranking: 1
  • State Division Ranking: 1
  • Regional Division Ranking: 1
  • Overall Record: 17-2
  • Home Record: 5-1
  • Away Record: 4-0
  • Neutral Site Record: 8-1
  • Win Percentage: .895
  • Points For (PF): 1,256
  • Points Against (PA): 952

Team Scoring Averages

• Bartlett:
  • Q1: 16.3
  • Q2: 13.0
  • Q3: 17.7
  • Q4: 17.7
  • Final: 61.8 points per game
• St. Michael’s:
  • Q1: 19.0
  • Q2: 13.0
  • Q3: 22.5
  • Q4: 17.0
  • Final: 66.1 points per game

Both teams demonstrate the ability to consistently score across all quarters, but St. Michael’s edges out Bartlett in total points per game, averaging 66.1, while Bartlett sits at 61.8.

Key Stat Comparisons

• Points Per Game:
  • Bartlett: 60.3
  • St. Michael’s: 60.3
• Rebounds Per Game:
  • Bartlett: 28.2
  • St. Michael’s: N/A
• Assists Per Game:
  • Bartlett: 13.6
  • St. Michael’s: N/A
• Steals Per Game:
  • Bartlett: 8.0
  • St. Michael’s: N/A
• Blocks Per Game:
  • Bartlett: 1.9
  • St. Michael’s: N/A

Both teams display a strong offensive and defensive game, with Bartlett showcasing solid all-around numbers, including notable performances in steals and assists.

Team Leaders

• Bartlett:
  • Points Per Game: #12 Aiden Disu (12.9)
  • Rebounds Per Game: #12 Aiden Disu (6.4)
  • Assists Per Game: #2 Nolan Barkley (3.0)
  • Steals Per Game: #5 Bo Ogden (2.4)
  • Blocks Per Game: #5 Bo Ogden (1.0)
• St. Michael’s:
  • Strong contributions across the board but specific leaders are not detailed.

Bartlett’s Aiden Disu leads in both points and rebounds, while Bo Ogden excels in steals and blocks. Nolan Barkley also leads in assists, showcasing Bartlett’s well-rounded team performance.

Common Opponents

• Bartlett’s Record vs Common Opponents: 0-1
• St. Michael’s Record vs Common Opponents: 1-0

The head-to-head results between both teams against their common opponent, Stony Point, show differing outcomes. Bartlett lost 73-64 to Stony Point on November 30, 2024, whereas St. Michael’s defeated Stony Point 75-61 on November 22, 2024.

Record Breakdown

Bartlett’s Performance:

• Non-League: 7-1
• Home: 4-0
• Away: 2-0
• Neutral: 3-3
• In-State: 5-0
• Out-of-State: 4-3

St. Michael’s Performance:

• Non-League: 7-0
• Home: 5-1
• Away: 4-0
• Neutral: 8-1
• In-State: 15-2
• Out-of-State: 2-0

St. Michael’s has been dominant in neutral-site games, with an 8-1 record, and remains unbeaten in out-of-state contests, boasting a 2-0 record.

Conclusion

The comparison between Bartlett and St. Michael’s reveals two highly competitive teams with distinctive strengths. Bartlett has a slightly more balanced roster with standout individual performances, particularly from Aiden Disu and Bo Ogden. St. Michael’s, on the other hand, boasts a superior overall record and a stronger average score, with impressive showings on neutral courts. Both teams have displayed resilience in the face of tough opponents, making any potential matchups between them an exciting prospect for basketball fans.

As the season progresses, both teams will continue to hone their skills and push for more victories, keeping the spotlight on their remarkable journeys.