The Sullivan East (Bluff City, TN) varsity basketball team will face Mountain Mission (Grundy, VA) today at 6:30 p.m. in a home tournament game as part of the Food City Classic.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Virginia High School Basketball
Who: Hampton vs Mountain Mission
When: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time: 6:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Basketball Team Performance Breakdown: Mountain Mission vs. Sullivan East (2024-25 Season)

As the 2024-25 basketball season progresses, both Mountain Mission and Sullivan East are navigating a challenging start. Despite their efforts, both teams are struggling to secure wins, with notable difficulties against common opponents. Let’s take a closer look at the team performances, statistics, and records to date.

Mountain Mission (2024-25 Season)

Mountain Mission has faced a tough start to the season, with an overall record of 0-4. The team’s struggles have been evident both at home and on the road, as they have yet to secure a win in any of their four contests, with a significant portion of their games taking place away from their home court. Their current win percentage stands at 0.000, with an average of 48 points scored per game and 298 points allowed so far. Despite these challenges, the team continues to fight and will look for opportunities to turn the season around.

Sullivan East (2024-25 Season)

Similarly, Sullivan East has encountered a rough start to the 2024-25 season, with an overall record of 0-2. The team has been primarily tested at home, with both of their losses coming on their own court. Their offensive production has been slightly higher than Mountain Mission’s, averaging 50.5 points per game, but they’ve still struggled defensively, allowing 125 points across their two games. Much like Mountain Mission, Sullivan East is looking to rebound from these early setbacks and improve their win percentage as the season progresses.

Team Scoring Averages

• Mountain Mission: Averaging 48.0 points per game.
• Sullivan East: Averaging 50.5 points per game.

While both teams have struggled to secure victories, Sullivan East has been able to put up a few more points on average, which may give them a slight edge in future matchups. However, both teams face significant challenges in terms of defense, with both allowing an average of over 70 points in their recent losses.

Common Opponents: A Tough Road

Both teams have faced some common opponents early in the season, and the results have been telling. These games offer a glimpse of how the teams are performing relative to each other and against shared competition.

• Mountain Mission vs. David Crockett: Mountain Mission lost 65-29 on November 21, 2024.
• Sullivan East vs. David Crockett: Sullivan East will face David Crockett later in January 2025.
• Mountain Mission vs. Volunteer: On November 25, 2024, Mountain Mission lost 71-60.
• Sullivan East vs. Volunteer: Sullivan East will face Volunteer multiple times during the season, with the first game set for November 29, 2024.
• Mountain Mission vs. Tennessee: On November 25, 2024, Mountain Mission suffered a heavy defeat, 90-42.
• Sullivan East vs. Tennessee: Sullivan East is scheduled to face Tennessee twice, including a matchup on January 17, 2025.
• Mountain Mission vs. Hampton: Mountain Mission will play Hampton later in the season.
• Sullivan East vs. Hampton: Sullivan East lost 57-36 to Hampton on November 21, 2024.

In all these common matchups, both teams are still searching for their first wins, with Mountain Mission having a 0-3 record against common opponents and Sullivan East at 0-1. These results show that both teams have faced some of the toughest competition early in the season, which may explain their current struggles.

Record Breakdown: Where They Stand

Mountain Mission (2024-25)

• Overall Record: 0-4
• League Record: 0-0
• Non-League Record: 0-3
• Home Record: 0-0
• Away Record: 0-2
• Neutral Record: 0-2
• In-State Record: 0-2
• Out-of-State Record: 0-2

Sullivan East (2024-25)

• Overall Record: 0-2
• League Record: 0-0
• Non-League Record: 0-2
• Home Record: 0-2
• Away Record: 0-0
• Neutral Record: 0-2
• In-State Record: 0-2
• Out-of-State Record: 0-0

Sullivan East has only played two games so far, both of which were at home, resulting in losses. In contrast, Mountain Mission has played a few more games but has yet to secure a victory, which may be a result of their difficult schedule.

Looking Ahead

Both teams have shown promise in their efforts but will need to make significant improvements in both offensive efficiency and defensive discipline to start finding success. As the season progresses, the results of upcoming matchups, especially against common opponents, will likely play a significant role in shaping the teams’ trajectories.

For Mountain Mission, the focus should be on tightening their defense and improving their shooting consistency. Sullivan East will need to build on their offensive output while finding ways to limit the number of points they allow.

While the season has been challenging so far, both teams have opportunities to bounce back, and it will be interesting to see how they respond in the coming weeks. As both squads continue their respective journeys, fans will be hoping for stronger performances and, most importantly, those first wins.