The high school basketball season is well underway in Vermont, and two teams—Blue Mountain and Twinfield—are beginning to make their mark. As the teams prepare for their upcoming matchups, it’s a great time to reflect on their performances so far and anticipate what’s ahead.

Blue Mountain Overview

Blue Mountain, located in Wells River, VT, has played a total of 7 games so far this season, compiling a 2-3 record. The team has had mixed success both at home and away, with a 1-1 record at home and 1-2 on the road. The team’s overall performance so far is somewhat underwhelming, with a .400 win percentage and .500 district win percentage.

Their scoring average is a solid 60.2 points per game, but there have been some tough losses, including a particularly rough defeat against Woodsville, which ended in an 82-51 blowout on December 28. Additionally, the team struggled against Oxbow, falling 53-43 on December 30. Despite the losses, Blue Mountain has shown resilience, with a strong win over Rivendell Academy (64-38) on December 16.

Twinfield Overview

Twinfield, from Plainfield, VT, has been performing much better with a 6-3 record overall. Their performances have been particularly impressive on the road, where they have an outstanding 3-1 record. The team has shown strong consistency with a .667 overall win percentage and a perfect 1.000 district win percentage. They’ve been particularly dominant in the final quarter of games, with an impressive 23.5 points per game average in the fourth quarter.

Twinfield’s most notable victories include a 70-67 win over Oxbow on December 23 and a strong 51-43 win against Williamstown on January 3. The team’s overall offensive output has been solid, averaging 55.3 points per game, but they’ve also been tested by tough opponents like Woodsville, where they lost 68-49 on December 5.

Head-to-Head Showdown

Looking ahead, Blue Mountain and Twinfield will face off in two highly anticipated conference games. The first matchup will take place on Friday, January 10, at Twinfield’s home court in Plainfield at 7 PM. The second matchup is scheduled for Friday, January 31, at Blue Mountain’s home court in Wells River, also at 7 PM.

These two teams have met with varying results in their common opponents this season. While Blue Mountain holds a 1-2 record against common opponents, Twinfield has a better 2-2 record. This makes their head-to-head matchups all the more exciting, as both teams will be looking to prove themselves against one another.

Common Opponents

• Rivendell Academy: Blue Mountain secured a dominant win (64-38) on December 16, while Twinfield has yet to face Rivendell.
• Woodsville: Both teams suffered defeats against Woodsville, with Blue Mountain losing 82-51 on December 28, and Twinfield falling 68-49 on December 5.
• Oxbow: Blue Mountain lost 53-43 to Oxbow on December 30, while Twinfield defeated them 70-67 on December 23.
• Danville: Blue Mountain will meet Danville on January 15, while Twinfield’s game against Danville ended in a loss (61-45) on December 19.

Looking Forward

As the season progresses, these two teams will have plenty of opportunities to showcase their skills. With a competitive season ahead, Blue Mountain will need to step up their performance, particularly in the first three quarters, to compete with Twinfield’s strong finish to games. On the other hand, Twinfield’s solid road record and ability to close games strongly could give them the edge in their upcoming matchups.

Fans can look forward to two thrilling games between these two teams, with plenty of action to come in the coming weeks. Whether Blue Mountain can find its rhythm or Twinfield continues to dominate remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure—these games will be ones to watch.