The West (Knoxville, TN) varsity basketball team will face off against Heritage (Maryville, TN) in a neutral-site game today at 2:30 PM during the Heritage Christmas Tournament.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: West vs Heritage
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 2:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

A Look at Heritage and West’s Basketball Seasons: Analyzing Performance and Common Opponents

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, both Heritage and West have been making waves with solid performances and notable matchups. Here’s a breakdown of their season so far, including overall records, team scoring averages, and their head-to-head results against common opponents.

Heritage’s Season Overview

Heritage has had a strong start to their season with a 6-4 record, boasting an impressive 3-0 mark at home and a solid 3-3 record on the road. Their performance in district play has been flawless, sitting at a perfect 2-0. Overall, the team has scored a total of 630 points while allowing 567, giving them a winning percentage of .600.

Scoring Breakdown for Heritage:

• First Quarter: 19.0 points
• Second Quarter: 23.0 points
• Third Quarter: 7.0 points
• Fourth Quarter: 14.0 points
• Final: 63.0 points per game

Heritage has shown the ability to come out strong in the first half but struggles a bit in the third quarter, where their scoring average dips significantly. However, their consistency in the first two quarters has been crucial to maintaining a competitive record.

West’s Season Overview

West has had an impressive season, posting a 7-2 record. While they have a perfect record in neutral site games at 4-0, their district performance has been mixed, standing at 0-1. In total, West has scored 638 points and allowed 505, leading to a win percentage of .778.

Scoring Breakdown for West:

• First Quarter: 22.7 points
• Second Quarter: 17.7 points
• Third Quarter: 18.7 points
• Fourth Quarter: 15.7 points
• Final: 70.9 points per game

West’s offensive efficiency is evident throughout all four quarters, particularly in the first and third quarters. Their scoring seems to be more balanced compared to Heritage, and they consistently put up a higher average across all four quarters.

Common Opponents Analysis

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents this season, providing insight into how they stack up against similar competition. Here’s a look at the results of their head-to-head matchups against common teams.

• Fulton:
  • Heritage: Lost 72-48 (Home)
  • West: Won 61-49 (Home)
• Sevier County:
  • Heritage: 12/3/24 – Victory at Home
  • West: 12/10/24 – Lost 69-68 (Away)
• William Blount:
  • Heritage: Won 47-33 (Home on 12/6/24)
  • West: To be played 1/24/25 (Away)
• Maryville:
  • Heritage: Upcoming 1/7/25 (Away)
  • West: Upcoming 1/21/25 and 2/11/25 (Home)

Both teams have faced Fulton, with West securing a win while Heritage struggled. Their matchup against Sevier County also shows a stark contrast, with Heritage coming out on top at home while West fell short by just one point in their away game.

Heritage had a solid win over William Blount, but West’s scheduled games against them and upcoming matchups with Maryville will be pivotal in determining the trajectory of their season.

Head-to-Head Record Breakdown

When comparing the teams directly, their records show notable differences, especially in district play. Heritage is undefeated in district action (2-0), while West has yet to secure a district win (0-1). West has been dominant in non-league games, posting a 4-1 record compared to Heritage’s 3-3 mark. This difference in non-league success points to West’s ability to perform against a variety of competition.

Here’s a quick look at the overall records:

• Heritage:
  • Overall: 6-4
  • District: 2-0
  • Non-District: 3-3
  • Home: 3-3
  • Away: 3-0
• West:
  • Overall: 7-2
  • District: 0-1
  • Non-District: 4-1
  • Home: 3-2
  • Away: 0-0
  • Neutral: 4-0

Conclusion

As both teams continue their respective campaigns, Heritage’s perfect district record and solid home performance give them an edge in that specific context. West, however, has shown more consistency in overall performance and the ability to secure wins in a variety of settings, including neutral site games.

The remaining matchups, particularly against common opponents like William Blount and Maryville, will be crucial for both teams as they look to fine-tune their strategies for the remainder of the season and playoff push.