The Friendship Tech Prep Academy varsity basketball team from Washington, DC, will face Clinton Grace Christian from Clinton, MD, in a neutral non-conference game today at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Washington, DC High School Basketball
Who: Clinton Grace Christian vs Friendship Tech Prep Academy
When: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Clinton Grace Christian vs Friendship Tech Prep Academy

The Washington, DC high school basketball scene is heating up with impressive performances from teams like Clinton Grace Christian (MD) and Friendship Tech Prep Academy (DC). With distinct strengths and playing styles, these teams are leaving their mark on the 2024-2025 season. Here, we break down their rankings, records, and key statistics to see how they stack up.

Rankings and Records

• Clinton Grace Christian:
  • Overall Record: 10-5
  • Region Record: 1-3
  • Home: 4-0 | Away: 2-3 | Neutral: 4-2
  • Win Percentage: .667
  • Region Percentage: .250
  • Points For (PF): 1,039 | Points Against (PA): 831
• Friendship Tech Prep Academy:
  • Overall Record: 11-4
  • League Record: 3-0
  • Home: 3-0 | Away: 3-0 | Neutral: 5-4
  • Win Percentage: .733
  • League Percentage: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 1,183 | Points Against (PA): 797

Team Scoring Averages

Scoring trends highlight the teams’ offensive consistency:

• Clinton Grace Christian averages 69.3 points per game, with notable performances in the first and third quarters.
• Friendship Tech Prep Academy leads with an average of 78.9 points per game, showing balanced scoring across all quarters and a strong overtime presence.

Team Stat Comparison

Friendship Tech Prep Academy’s superior overall statistics emphasize their dominance:

• Points Per Game: 78.4
• Rebounds Per Game: 31.3
• Assists Per Game: 18.6
• Steals Per Game: 14.5
• Blocks Per Game: 2.2

Team Leaders

Key players driving success:

• Clinton Grace Christian:
  • David Bumpass (#4) – 18.8 PPG
  • Daniel Bumpass (#5) – 6.3 RPG, 5.6 APG
  • Mekhi Polk (#2) – 4.1 SPG
  • Nazaire Hinton (#23) – 1.1 BPG
• Friendship Tech Prep Academy:
  • National averages compare less favorably to Clinton Grace Christian, underscoring the latter’s standout individual performances.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced and fared well against common opponents:

• Clinton Grace Christian holds a 2-0 record, including wins over Virginia Academy (70-55) and Woodmere Academy (67-63).
• Friendship Tech Prep Academy is 2-1 against these same teams, with a commanding 93-57 victory over Virginia Academy but a 64-52 loss to Woodmere Academy.

Record Breakdown

• Clinton Grace Christian:
  • In-state: 2-3 | Out-of-state: 7-2
  • Playoff Record: 0-0
• Friendship Tech Prep Academy:
  • In-state: 4-0 | Out-of-state: 7-4
  • Playoff Record: 0-0

Analysis

While Friendship Tech Prep Academy boasts a stronger overall record and more consistent scoring, Clinton Grace Christian’s standout individual players—led by the Bumpass brothers and Mekhi Polk—give them a unique edge. Both teams have proven formidable, particularly against shared rivals, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season.

As the season progresses, fans will eagerly watch to see whether Friendship Tech Prep Academy can maintain their momentum or if Clinton Grace Christian’s star players will lead them to new heights. Either way, Washington, DC high school basketball is showcasing talent and thrilling matchups this year.