The Burr & Burton varsity basketball team (Manchester, VT) will play a home non-conference game against Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg, VT) on Friday, February 14, at 7 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Vermont High School Basketball
Who: Champlain Valley Union vs Burr & Burton
When: Friday, February 14, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Champlain Valley Union vs Burr & Burton

As the Vermont high school basketball season progresses, the competition remains fierce, with teams battling for top spots in their respective divisions. One of the more intriguing matchups has been between Champlain Valley Union (CVU) and Burr & Burton Academy. Both teams have had their share of highs and lows this season, and their performance in head-to-head matchups and against common opponents paints a compelling picture of the challenges they face in their quest for postseason success.

Team Records & Overall Performance

Champlain Valley Union has posted a record of 7-10 overall, with a 3-9 mark in district play. Their performance at home has been better, going 5-4, but they have struggled on the road with a 2-6 away record. Their overall win percentage sits at .412, and their district win percentage is lower at .250.

In contrast, Burr & Burton holds a more promising 8-7 overall record, with a solid 4-3 district record. Their home performance has been modest at 3-5, but their away record has been more impressive, at 5-2. Their overall win percentage is .533, and they have a significantly stronger district win percentage of .571.

Scoring and Stat Comparison

When it comes to scoring, Burr & Burton has outpaced Champlain Valley Union. On average, CVU scores 47.5 points per game, with scoring contributions spread across four quarters, averaging 11.2 points in the first quarter and 12.1 points in the second quarter, before seeing a slight drop in the second half. Burr & Burton, on the other hand, averages 53.3 points per game, with their strongest performance coming in the final quarter, where they score an impressive 17 points on average.

In terms of team stats, Burr & Burton has been more efficient in most categories. CVU averages 27.4 rebounds per game, while Burr & Burton’s statistics in this area are not listed. The assists per game for CVU is 8.9, and they also average 6.5 steals per game, with 2.5 blocks on average.

Team Leaders

For Champlain Valley Union, the standout player is #11 Owen Scott, who leads the team with an average of 11.6 points per game. Other notable players include #10 Luke Allen, who leads the team in rebounds with 6.0 per game, and #5 Jacob Armstrong, who averages 2.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Jackson Dubois rounds out the key contributors with 0.9 blocks per game.

Burr & Burton’s player statistics are less defined, but the team has shown resilience across the board. Their performance as a collective unit has been the key to their success this season.

Common Opponents

Both Champlain Valley Union and Burr & Burton have faced a number of common opponents, which gives us further insight into how these teams measure up. In their encounters with Rutland, both teams struggled, with CVU falling 52-40 on December 14th and Burr & Burton losing 48-39 on January 14th. However, Champlain Valley Union posted a strong win over Mount Anthony (54-26) on December 21st, while Burr & Burton also secured a victory against them (62-52) on January 24th.

Against Essex, CVU triumphed 60-36 on January 7th, but Burr & Burton suffered a narrow loss 71-66 on January 30th. Both teams faced Rice Memorial, with CVU losing by a significant margin (62-42 and 58-50), while Burr & Burton also struggled, falling 77-45 on December 23rd.

In their games against Brattleboro, Champlain Valley Union secured a decisive 73-53 win on January 13th, while Burr & Burton fell short with a 59-42 loss on February 4th.

Looking Ahead

As the season continues, both teams will look to improve their records, with Champlain Valley Union hoping to turn their road struggles around and Burr & Burton striving to build on their solid district record. The matchups ahead, including games against familiar opponents like South Burlington and Brattleboro, will be key for both teams to make a strong playoff push.

With their contrasting strengths and weaknesses, this rivalry promises to provide some exciting basketball in the weeks to come. Whether CVU can find consistency or Burr & Burton can maintain their strong play, the remainder of the season will be crucial for both teams as they aim to leave their mark on Vermont high school basketball.