The Richford (VT) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Bellows Free Academy (Fairfax, VT) on Friday, January 10, at 7 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Vermont High School Basketball
Who: Bellows Free Academy vs Richford
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Bellows Free Academy vs Richford
As the Vermont high school basketball season progresses, two teams are drawing attention in their division: Bellows Free Academy (BFA) and Richford High School. Both schools are building strong records and showing promising performances in their league, making their upcoming matchups highly anticipated. Here’s an in-depth look at their performances, head-to-head matchups, and what to expect as the season unfolds.
Team Records & Standings
Bellows Free Academy (24-25)
- Overall Record: 3-3
- District Record: 1-1
- Home Record: 1-2
- Away Record: 2-1
- Win Percentage: 50%
- District Win Percentage: 50%
- Points For (PF): 345
- Points Against (PA): 288
Bellows Free Academy has had a solid start to the season with a balanced record of 3-3 overall. With 345 points scored and 288 points allowed, their games are competitive, though they’ve faced tough challenges, particularly at home. Their recent performances have shown they are strong contenders when playing away.
Richford (24-25)
- Overall Record: 4-1
- District Record: 2-1
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: 80%
- District Win Percentage: 67%
- Points For (PF): 317
- Points Against (PA): 183
Richford has had an excellent start to the season with a 4-1 overall record, including a perfect 1-0 mark on the road. With a significantly better point differential (+134), Richford has been dominant offensively and defensively. Their consistent scoring and defensive prowess have earned them high marks early in the season.
Team Scoring Averages
- Bellows Free Academy: The team averages 9.0 points per quarter, with a final game average of 57.5 points. Their offensive game tends to heat up in the final quarter, where they score an average of 21 points.
- Richford: Richford has a high-scoring offense, averaging 63.4 points per game. While their quarterly breakdown isn’t specified, this offensive production makes them a formidable opponent throughout the game.
Head-to-Head Matchup
Bellows Free Academy and Richford will face off in two exciting games this season. The first matchup is on Friday, January 10, when Bellows Free Academy travels to Richford for an away conference game at 7 p.m. The return game will take place on Friday, January 31, at Bellows Free Academy’s home court at 7 p.m.
These games are particularly important as both teams are key competitors in their district, and the outcomes could shape the playoff picture later in the season.
Common Opponents
Both Bellows Free Academy and Richford have faced similar opponents this season, and their results provide insight into how the teams might match up. Some notable common opponents include:
- Northfield: Both teams secured dominant wins over Northfield. Bellows Free Academy triumphed 58-18 on December 13 and 72-36 on January 3, while Richford posted a 77-30 victory on December 30.
- Winooski: This was a tough matchup for Bellows Free Academy, who lost 65-45 on December 20. Richford, however, had a better result, beating Winooski 58-33 on December 18 and 54-30 on January 3.
- Enosburg Falls: Bellows Free Academy defeated Enosburg Falls 63-36 on December 27, while Richford took a commanding 75-34 victory on December 13.
Looking Ahead
As the season progresses, the competition between Bellows Free Academy and Richford will be closely watched. With their strong performances against common opponents, it will be interesting to see how these two teams stack up against each other in their head-to-head matchups. Both schools have the potential to be strong playoff contenders, and their games against each other on January 10 and January 31 will likely be pivotal in determining who has the upper hand in the district.
The next few weeks of Vermont high school basketball will surely offer exciting moments as Bellows Free Academy and Richford continue their campaigns for district dominance and beyond. Fans of high school basketball in Vermont are in for a treat as the season unfolds!
