The Our Lady of Good Counsel varsity basketball team (Olney, MD) will play a home conference game against Archbishop Carroll (Washington, DC) on Friday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Washington, DC High School Basketball
Who: Archbishop Carroll vs Our Lady of Good Counsel
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Archbishop Carroll vs Our Lady of Good Counsel
The high school basketball scene in Washington, DC, is heating up with an exciting matchup between Archbishop Carroll (Washington, DC) and Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, MD) on January 10, 2025. The game will be a key conference battle that promises intense action and an opportunity for both teams to improve their standings.
Archbishop Carroll’s Season Overview
Archbishop Carroll enters the game with a solid overall record of 10-5. However, their league performance has been less impressive, with a 0-1 mark. They have been dominant at home with a perfect 4-0 record but have faced challenges on the road, registering a 2-2 record, and their neutral-site performance is 4-3.
The team has been an offensive powerhouse, averaging 74.2 points per game. They are particularly strong in the first half of games, scoring an average of 36.3 points in the first two quarters. However, they tend to slow down in the second half, averaging just 30.8 points in the final two quarters.
Key to Archbishop Carroll’s success has been their ability to put up big scoring runs, particularly in the opening minutes of the game. With an average of 18.5 points in the first quarter alone, they have the potential to set the tone early and carry that momentum throughout the game.
Our Lady of Good Counsel’s Season Overview
On the other hand, Our Lady of Good Counsel has had a more challenging season, entering the game with a 6-6 overall record and a 0-2 mark in league play. While they have struggled on the road (2-3) and in neutral-site games (3-1), they will rely on home-court advantage to try to turn their season around.
The team has averaged 60.8 points per game, with balanced scoring across the quarters. Unlike Archbishop Carroll, Good Counsel has had a more consistent offensive rhythm, averaging 13.5 points in the second quarter and 16.5 points in the third. Their performance tends to fluctuate in the final quarter, where they score only 12.5 points per game.
Though they have faced setbacks, including a tough loss to Bishop O’Connell, Good Counsel’s season is far from over. They will be looking to use their home court advantage to make a statement against a talented Archbishop Carroll squad.
Head-to-Head Matchup
The upcoming game on January 10, 2025, is crucial for both teams. Archbishop Carroll comes into the game as the favorite, thanks to their stronger overall record and high-scoring offense. However, Our Lady of Good Counsel will be eager to defend their home court and secure an important win in their league.
A key factor in this game will be how each team handles common opponents. Archbishop Carroll has played Bishop O’Connell and DeMatha, registering a 0-1 record against each. Our Lady of Good Counsel, on the other hand, is 0-2 against Bishop O’Connell and also faced a loss to Gonzaga. Both teams will have to adapt their strategies, learning from these previous encounters, to get the upper hand.
Looking Ahead
This game will be just one chapter in a season filled with intense competition. The teams are set to meet again on February 14, 2025, at Archbishop Carroll, a game that could be pivotal for playoff seeding.
For Archbishop Carroll, maintaining their high-scoring offense and improving on the road will be crucial for their success in the second half of the season. As for Our Lady of Good Counsel, finding consistency and stepping up in key moments will be essential to turning their season around and making a strong push for the playoffs.
Both teams have what it takes to shine, and their rivalry is sure to make for an unforgettable basketball season in the Washington, DC area.
