The Evergreen Christian (Leesburg, VA) varsity basketball team has a neutral non-conference game vs. Sandy Spring Friends (Sandy Spring, MD) today at 5 pm.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Virginia varsity basketball
Who: Evergreen Christian (VA) vs. Sandy Spring Friends (VA)
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM ET.
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Sandy Spring Friends vs. Evergreen Christian Basketball Matchup: Dec. 1, 2024
The varsity basketball teams of Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFHS) and Evergreen Christian High School (ECHS) are set to face off in an exciting non-conference matchup today at 5 p.m. at Osbourn High School. Both teams bring strong performances to this neutral-site showdown, promising fans an action-packed game.
Team Overviews
Sandy Spring Friends (SSFHS)
- Record: 1-0 (100% win rate)
- Points For (PF): 70
- Points Against (PA): 25
- Team Leaders:
- Points Per Game: TBD
- Rebounds: Nathan Vaughn (6.3 RPG)
- Assists: Jafet Valencia (4.7 APG)
- Blocks: Nathan Vaughn (2.0 BPG)
Sandy Spring Friends has played one game this season and demonstrated a strong offensive and defensive showing, with a commanding 70-25 victory. The team’s ability to control rebounds and execute plays will be key in this matchup.
Evergreen Christian (ECHS)
- Record: 4-0 (100% win rate)
- Points For (PF): 306
- Points Against (PA): 233
- Team Leaders:
- Points Per Game: Elijah Williams (23.3 PPG)
- Rebounds: Nathan Vaughn (6.3 RPG)
- Assists: Jafet Valencia (4.7 APG)
- Blocks: Nathan Vaughn (2.0 BPG)
Evergreen Christian enters with a perfect record, including impressive performances both at home and on the road. They average 76.5 points per game, with standout contributions from Elijah Williams, who leads the team with 23.3 points per game.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring Trends
- Evergreen Christian: Consistently dominant across quarters, with their strongest period being the third, averaging 26.5 points.
- Sandy Spring Friends: Data on their quarter-by-quarter scoring remains limited, but their high-scoring debut indicates they are a team to watch.
Key Comparisons
| Category |
SSFHS |
ECHS |
| Points Per Game |
– |
76.5 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
24.8 |
– |
| Assists Per Game |
12.8 |
– |
| Steals Per Game |
6.5 |
– |
| Blocks Per Game |
3.0 |
– |
Players to Watch
- Elijah Williams (ECHS): The leading scorer averaging 23.3 PPG, Williams will be crucial to Evergreen Christian’s offensive strategy.
- Nathan Vaughn (SSFHS): A powerhouse in the paint, Vaughn’s 6.3 rebounds and 2 blocks per game make him a defensive anchor for Sandy Spring.
- Jafet Valencia (SSFHS): With an impressive 4.7 assists per game, Valencia will orchestrate plays and facilitate scoring opportunities.
What to Expect
This matchup pits a well-balanced Sandy Spring Friends team against an offensively potent Evergreen Christian squad. For SSFHS to pull off an upset, they’ll need to limit Elijah Williams and leverage their strength on the boards. Meanwhile, ECHS will aim to maintain their high-scoring pace and capitalize on their depth.
Don’t miss this thrilling game today at 5 p.m. at Osbourn High School. Basketball fans are in for an exhilarating contest!
