The Indian Land (Fort Mill, SC) varsity basketball team will face off against Queen’s Grant (Matthews, NC) in a neutral, non-conference game today at 8:00 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Queen’s Grant vs. Indian Land
• Date and Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM
• Event: BTTB MLK Peace Showcase
• Location: West Charlotte High School
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Queen’s Grant vs. Indian Land: A Comparative Look at Two Stellar High School Basketball Teams

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, Queen’s Grant and Indian Land have established themselves as two of the top teams in their respective regions. With strong records, remarkable individual performances, and competitive team dynamics, both teams are making their mark this season. Let’s take a closer look at their rankings, records, and standout players to understand what makes them formidable opponents.

Team Overview: Records and Rankings

Queen’s Grant (24-25)

• Overall Record: 13-6
• Conference Record: 2-0
• Home Record: 2-0
• Away Record: 5-1
• Neutral Record: 6-5
• Win Percentage: .684
• Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 1,291
• Points Against (PA): 966

Queen’s Grant has been performing strongly this season, with a solid record of 13-6 overall and an undefeated conference record. Their ability to secure wins both at home and on the road demonstrates their resilience, and their impressive points for total shows that they can light up the scoreboard when needed.

Indian Land (24-25)

• Overall Record: 16-2
• Region Record: 4-1
• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 5-0
• Neutral Record: 6-1
• Win Percentage: .889
• Region Win Percentage: .800
• Points For (PF): 1,159
• Points Against (PA): 877

Indian Land has had an outstanding season so far, with a 16-2 record and a region record of 4-1. Their overall win percentage of .889 reflects their dominance on the court, particularly in away games where they remain undefeated. With a strong defense that has allowed just 877 points, they have been tough to beat all season.

Scoring and Stat Comparisons

When it comes to overall scoring, Queen’s Grant and Indian Land are both high-scoring teams, but Queen’s Grant has a slight edge with an average of 67.7 points per game compared to Indian Land’s 65.2.

Team Scoring Averages:

• Queen’s Grant: 67.9 points per game (Q1: 18.1, Q2: 17.1, Q3: 16.0, Q4: 16.8)
• Indian Land: 64.4 points per game (Q1: 17.7, Q2: 15.8, Q3: 16.7, Q4: 16.6)

Despite Queen’s Grant’s higher total points per game, Indian Land is known for their consistency across all quarters, managing to score reliably each period, with only a slight dip in the second quarter.

Team Stat Comparison:

• Queen’s Grant:
  • 33.4 rebounds per game
  • 17.0 assists per game
  • 10.1 steals per game
  • 4.5 blocks per game
• Indian Land:
  • 27.1 rebounds per game
  • 8.7 assists per game
  • 11.7 steals per game
  • 3.0 blocks per game

Queen’s Grant boasts higher averages in rebounds, assists, and blocks per game, showcasing their all-around game and ability to control the boards. On the other hand, Indian Land leads in steals, demonstrating their aggressive defensive play and ability to disrupt opposing offenses.

Key Players to Watch

Each team features standout players who have been instrumental in their success this season.

Queen’s Grant:

• Chase Smith (#21):
  • Points Per Game: 12.1
  • Rebounds Per Game: 8.5
  • Blocks Per Game: 1.5
    Chase Smith has been the heart and soul of Queen’s Grant, providing scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking. His ability to contribute across the board makes him a key player to watch for opposing teams.
• Preston Scott (#3):
  • Assists Per Game: 5.1
  • Steals Per Game: 2.3
    A strong playmaker, Preston Scott is the engine that drives the Queen’s Grant offense. His ability to distribute the ball and play defense has been crucial to the team’s success.

Indian Land:

• Michael Jones (#2):
  • Points Per Game: 22.1
  • Rebounds Per Game: 5.9
  • Assists Per Game: 2.1
  • Steals Per Game: 2.8
    Michael Jones has been a dominant force for Indian Land this season. He is their primary scorer, a solid rebounder, and a standout defender, making him one of the most complete players in the region.
• Brent Michael Terrell (#23):
  • Points Per Game: 5.9
  • Rebounds Per Game: 2.7
    Terrell adds depth to the team, contributing both offensively and defensively when needed.

Record Breakdown: Comparing Results

Both Queen’s Grant and Indian Land have had successful seasons, but Indian Land has a slight edge in terms of overall record and consistency.

• Queen’s Grant Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 13-6
  • Home: 2-0
  • Away: 5-1
  • Neutral: 6-5
• Indian Land Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 16-2
  • Home: 5-1
  • Away: 5-0
  • Neutral: 6-1

Indian Land has been nearly perfect at home and away, with a strong 5-1 neutral record. Queen’s Grant, on the other hand, has shown resilience in their away games but has been more inconsistent in neutral site contests.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, both Queen’s Grant and Indian Land will be focused on refining their strengths and mitigating their weaknesses. Queen’s Grant’s solid rebounding and assist numbers make them a balanced team, while Indian Land’s defensive prowess and explosive individual performances will continue to make them a tough opponent.

For fans and coaches alike, these two teams will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of high school basketball in the region. As they head into the final stretch of the season, expect these teams to keep pushing for dominance in their respective leagues and beyond.