The Augusta Christian varsity basketball team (Martinez, GA) will play a neutral-site tournament game against Loudoun Valley (Purcellville, VA) today at 11:15 AM.

Game Details:

• Teams: Loudoun Valley High School vs. Augusta Christian High School
• Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 11:15 AM
• Live stream: Watch Here
• Event: Carolina Lowcountry Invitational

Loudoun Valley vs. Augusta Christian: A Head-to-Head Comparison

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, a comparison between two standout teams, Loudoun Valley (VA) and Augusta Christian (GA), provides an intriguing look at contrasting performances and styles. With contrasting records and team dynamics, this matchup showcases the differences in league performance, scoring efficiency, and overall team strength.

Team Overview

Loudoun Valley (24-25)
Loudoun Valley enters the season with a .500 record, finishing the year with a 4-4 overall performance. The team has shown resilience but remains somewhat inconsistent, boasting a fairly balanced home/away record (1-1 at home, 2-3 on the road, and 1-0 in neutral-site games). Despite scoring an average of 61.3 points per game, they struggle with defense, as evidenced by allowing 466 points across the season.

• Record: 4-4 overall
• Home Record: 1-1
• Away Record: 2-3
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Points Scored: 490
• Points Allowed: 466

Augusta Christian (24-25)
In contrast, Augusta Christian has had a standout season with an impressive 11-2 record. The team has been dominant, especially in neutral games (7-1) and has excelled in both home and away environments. Their scoring average of 68.8 points per game is a testament to their offensive firepower, while they’ve also managed to keep their opponents to 806 points across the season.

• Record: 11-2 overall
• Home Record: 3-1
• Away Record: 1-0
• Neutral Record: 7-1
• Points Scored: 895
• Points Allowed: 806

Scoring Averages

In terms of offensive efficiency, Augusta Christian has consistently outscored Loudoun Valley, posting higher numbers each quarter. Augusta Christian scores an average of 20.5 points in the first quarter, compared to Loudoun Valley’s 15.0. Similarly, Augusta Christian maintains a steady offensive output across the game, with 17.5 points in the second quarter and a slight drop-off in the final two quarters. Loudoun Valley, on the other hand, has a more even distribution of scoring, with a slight uptick in the fourth quarter.

• Loudoun Valley:
  • Q1: 15.0
  • Q2: 11.5
  • Q3: 15.0
  • Q4: 15.5
  • Average Total: 61.3
• Augusta Christian:
  • Q1: 20.5
  • Q2: 17.5
  • Q3: 14.0
  • Q4: 14.5
  • Average Total: 68.8

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced common opponents, though with different outcomes. Loudoun Valley’s lone loss to West Ashley (65-57) in their December 27 game contrasts with Augusta Christian’s victory over the same opponent, 71-68, just days before. Another common opponent, Spring-Ford, saw Augusta Christian defeat them 71-68, while Loudoun Valley has yet to face Spring-Ford in their current season.

• Common Opponents Record:
  • Loudoun Valley: 0-1
  • Augusta Christian: 1-0

Record Breakdown

Breaking down the teams’ records further, it’s clear that Augusta Christian’s success comes primarily in non-league play (6-1), whereas Loudoun Valley has faced a more balanced mix of league and non-league opponents (3-3 non-league). Augusta Christian’s 8-2 in-state record reflects their dominance in local matchups, whereas Loudoun Valley’s 4-4 record showcases a more even performance across their games.

• Loudoun Valley Breakdown:
  • Overall: 4-4
  • Non-League: 3-3
  • In-State: 4-3
  • Out-of-State: 0-1
• Augusta Christian Breakdown:
  • Overall: 11-2
  • Non-League: 6-1
  • In-State: 8-2
  • Out-of-State: 3-0

Conclusion

While Loudoun Valley has shown flashes of promise with a balanced offensive output, Augusta Christian’s higher overall win percentage and consistently strong performance in both home and neutral-site games put them ahead in this season’s head-to-head comparison. As they look ahead, both teams will aim to build on their strengths — Augusta Christian with its potent offense and Loudoun Valley with its ability to close out games — making for an exciting season for both teams.