The West Rutland (VT) varsity basketball team will host Arlington Memorial (Arlington, VT) for a conference game on Saturday, February 1, at 2:30 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Vermont High School Basketball
Who: Arlington Memorial vs West Rutland
When: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 2:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Arlington Memorial vs West Rutland
As the Vermont high school basketball season progresses, two teams in Division A have drawn significant attention: Arlington Memorial and West Rutland. With both squads competing at a high level, their head-to-head matchups and overall performance shape the landscape of the league.
Current Standings and Records
Arlington Memorial (7-7, 4-6 District)
- Home Record: 4-2
- Away Record: 2-4
- Neutral Record: 1-1
- Points For (PF): 734
- Points Against (PA): 745
- Win Percentage: .500
- District Win Percentage: .400
West Rutland (13-1, 11-0 District)
- Home Record: 7-1
- Away Record: 4-0
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Points For (PF): 926
- Points Against (PA): 565
- Win Percentage: .929
- District Win Percentage: 1.000
Head-to-Head Showdown
West Rutland has already proven its dominance over Arlington Memorial with a decisive 62-39 victory in their last meeting on December 30th. The teams will meet again on February 1st in what could be a crucial game for Arlington Memorial to prove their competitiveness against a top-ranked team.
Team Scoring Trends
Arlington Memorial
- Q1: 4.0
- Q2: 8.0
- Q3: 17.0
- Q4: 15.0
- Final Average: 52.4 PPG
West Rutland
- Q1: 11.5
- Q2: 15.0
- Q3: 12.5
- Q4: 17.5
- Final Average: 66.1 PPG
Arlington Memorial struggles in the early quarters but picks up momentum in the second half. In contrast, West Rutland maintains consistency throughout the game, often securing early leads that their opponents find difficult to overcome.
Common Opponents Breakdown
When comparing performances against common opponents, West Rutland holds an impressive 11-1 record, while Arlington Memorial has gone 7-5. Some key matchups include:
- Leland & Gray: Arlington Memorial won one game (73-50) and lost another (48-35). West Rutland has yet to face them.
- Long Trail: Arlington Memorial split their matchups (1-1), while West Rutland won their game convincingly (65-41).
- Poultney: Arlington Memorial suffered a loss (63-55), whereas West Rutland defeated them (66-50).
- Proctor: Arlington Memorial lost one game (72-44) but won the rematch (62-56). West Rutland defeated Proctor twice (54-38, 59-40).
- Sharon Academy: Arlington Memorial won (57-37), but West Rutland dominated in their two games (72-10, 82-29).
- Grace Christian: Arlington Memorial lost both matchups (67-50), while West Rutland won twice (46-41, 73-47).
Key Takeaways and Playoff Implications
West Rutland is clearly the team to beat, boasting an undefeated district record and an overall 13-1 standing. They have demonstrated dominance in both offensive and defensive aspects, with an outstanding point differential (+361). Arlington Memorial, despite their struggles, has shown resilience, particularly in their recent 62-56 win over Proctor.
The upcoming rematch on February 1st presents an opportunity for Arlington Memorial to make adjustments and close the gap. While West Rutland enters as the favorite, Arlington Memorial could turn the tide if they improve their early-game performance and tighten their defense against the high-scoring West Rutland squad.
As the season moves toward the playoffs, Arlington Memorial needs to capitalize on their home-court advantage and refine their offensive strategies to challenge the district leaders. Meanwhile, West Rutland will look to maintain their dominant run and solidify their position as the top contender for the championship.
