The Williams High School (Burlington, NC) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Southeast Alamance (Haw River, NC) on Friday, December 13, at 6:30 PM, as part of the Central City Classic.

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What: North Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Williams vs Southeast Alamance
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 6:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Southeast Alamance vs. Williams: A Team Comparison and Early Season Overview

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, Southeast Alamance and Williams are two teams making waves in their respective conferences. Let’s dive into their performances, individual team stats, and upcoming games to see how they stack up against each other.

Team Records and Early Performance

• Southeast Alamance (1-0 overall, 1-0 conference): Southeast Alamance has had a strong start to their season with a perfect 1.000 win percentage. Their first win came with an impressive 73-60 victory, demonstrating their offensive power.
• Williams (1-2 overall, 0-0 conference): Williams, on the other hand, has faced a mixed start with one win and two losses. They’ve managed to score 156 points across their three games, but their overall win percentage stands at just .333.

Team Scoring Averages

• Southeast Alamance has been dominant in terms of scoring, averaging a high 73 points per game. Their scoring distribution is noteworthy, with 9 points in the first quarter, 14 in the second, a dominant 29 points in the third, and 21 points in the fourth. This shows their ability to gain momentum as the game progresses, especially in the third quarter.
• Williams, by comparison, has struggled to match Southeast Alamance’s offensive firepower. They are averaging 52 points per game, with a relatively balanced but modest distribution across quarters: 14 in the first, 14.3 in the second, 13.3 in the third, and only 10.3 in the fourth. This indicates a potential issue with maintaining offensive intensity through the later stages of games.

Team Stat Comparison

Looking at team statistics, Southeast Alamance outshines Williams across the board:

• Points per Game: Southeast Alamance scores an average of 73 points per game, far surpassing Williams’ 51.7 points.
• Rebounds: Southeast Alamance is also ahead in rebounds, averaging 43.0 per game, a clear indication of their dominance in the paint. Williams’ rebound statistics are not provided, but Southeast Alamance’s rebounding advantage could be a critical factor in future matchups.
• Defensive Stats: Southeast Alamance boasts solid defensive stats with 6 steals per game, 1 block, and a strong 4 assists per game, led by standout player Davian Edwards. Williams, however, does not have any notable stats in these categories, which could explain their struggles in games thus far.

Individual Leaders

• Davian Edwards of Southeast Alamance has been a standout player, leading his team in several categories. Edwards is averaging 22.0 points per game, 4 assists per game, and 3 steals per game. His ability to score and contribute in all aspects of the game is a major asset to his team’s success.
• Colby Elliot of Williams has shown promise as the team’s top scorer, with 12.3 points per game. However, Williams will need to develop more balanced contributions from other players if they are to improve their performance this season.

Looking Ahead: Common Opponents

Both teams will have opportunities to face similar challenges, with several common opponents on the horizon:

• Eastern Alamance will meet both teams in December, with Southeast Alamance playing on December 11, and Williams hosting Eastern Alamance on January 7, 2025.
• Bartlett Yancey is another common opponent, with Southeast Alamance playing them in early January and Williams facing them on February 5.
• Cummings will also face both teams, with Southeast Alamance playing them on January 14 and February 14, while Williams meets them in their season opener on December 11.
• Western Alamance will play both teams in January, with Southeast Alamance visiting them on January 29, and Williams facing them twice, including a home game on February 4.

These matchups will be crucial in determining how both Southeast Alamance and Williams fare as they build their records throughout the season.

Record Breakdown

• Southeast Alamance: 1-0 overall, 1-0 in-league. With their strong start and solid defensive play, they appear poised to maintain a positive trajectory throughout the season.
• Williams: 1-2 overall, 0-0 in-league. Williams has had a rough start, but they will need to regroup and find consistency in both their offense and defense to stay competitive.

Final Thoughts

Southeast Alamance has clearly demonstrated superior scoring, rebounding, and defensive ability in the early part of the 2024-2025 season. With leaders like Davian Edwards making an impact on both sides of the ball, they will be tough competition as they continue their campaign.

Williams, while showing potential in their scoring efforts, will need to tighten up defensively and find ways to improve their scoring consistency if they hope to challenge teams like Southeast Alamance in the coming months. The upcoming games against common opponents will be key in shaping the rest of their season.

As the season unfolds, it will be exciting to see how both teams progress, with Southeast Alamance aiming to build on their momentum and Williams striving for improvement.