The Farmington (NH) varsity basketball team will host Groveton (NH) for a home conference game today at 7 PM.
Game Details:
- Matchup: Groveton vs Farmington
- Date & Time: Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7 PM
- Live stream: Watch Here
Groveton and Farmington: A Deep Dive into Their 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons
As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, both Groveton and Farmington have shown significant promise, each making an impact in their respective divisions. Their records and performances reflect different trajectories, but both teams have demonstrated resilience and competitiveness. Let’s take a closer look at the current state of both teams, including their rankings, scoring averages, common opponents, and overall performance.
Team Overview
Groveton (24-25)
Groveton enters the season with a 6-3 overall record, displaying strong performances both at home and away. The team boasts a solid 4-1 record at home, showing dominance on their home court, and they’ve had a balanced record on the road with 2 wins and 2 losses. Their league performance stands at 3-3, indicating a competitive yet challenging run within their division.
Farmington (24-25)
Farmington has a slightly higher overall record of 7-5, with a 6-3 league performance that highlights their competitive strength in their division. Their home record is 4-1, just like Groveton, indicating that both teams are tough to beat on their home court. However, their road record of 1-2, coupled with a neutral-site record of 2-2, shows that they have faced some tough competition outside their familiar home environment.
Scoring Averages and Trends
One of the most noticeable differences between Groveton and Farmington is their scoring averages.
- Groveton averages 50.2 points per game, with the following breakdown across quarters:
- Q1: 6.0
- Q2: 12.0
- Q3: 9.0
- Q4: 12.0
Their balanced offensive output is key to their ability to stay competitive, particularly in the second and fourth quarters.
- Farmington, on the other hand, averages 60.1 points per game, showcasing a more potent offense. While the breakdown of their scoring is not provided, their higher average score reflects their ability to consistently put up more points than Groveton across all quarters.
Common Opponents: A Head-to-Head Comparison
Both teams have faced some common opponents this season, which provides a unique opportunity to compare their performances against the same teams.
- Portsmouth Christian Academy
- Groveton: 63-57 (Win)
- Farmington: 85-60 (Win) and 59-53 (Loss, twice)
- Analysis: Groveton managed to edge out Portsmouth Christian Academy with a close win in their encounter. Farmington, however, experienced a split with the same team, winning one game and losing two. This suggests that Groveton might have a slight edge in this matchup, but Farmington’s overall offensive output could be a factor in their future encounters.
- Littleton
- Groveton: 57-28 (Loss)
- Farmington: 50-43 (Loss)
- Analysis: Both teams struggled against Littleton, with Groveton losing by a larger margin. Farmington’s loss was more narrow, which might suggest that they are capable of being more competitive against teams of similar strength.
Record Breakdown: A Detailed Look
| Category | Groveton (24-25) | Farmington (24-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 6-3 | 7-5 |
| League Record | 3-3 | 6-3 |
| Home Record | 4-1 | 4-1 |
| Away Record | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| Neutral Record | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Head to Head Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent Record | 1-1 | 1-3 |
In terms of league performance, both teams show similar success at home with identical 4-1 records. However, Farmington stands out with a stronger league record of 6-3, while Groveton’s 3-3 league performance indicates a tougher competition within their division.
Outlook for the Season
As the season progresses, both Groveton and Farmington will look to improve their records, particularly in their away games. Groveton’s ability to close out games, especially at home, remains a crucial part of their strategy. Farmington, on the other hand, will need to build on their scoring advantage and strengthen their performances in away and neutral-site games.
In their head-to-head encounters against common opponents, Groveton’s consistency and ability to maintain close games could give them an edge, while Farmington’s higher scoring potential makes them a formidable opponent, particularly when they find their rhythm.
Conclusion
Both Groveton and Farmington have shown promise in the early stages of the 2024-2025 basketball season. With competitive league records and solid home performances, they will look to further establish themselves as key players in their respective divisions. As they continue to face tough opponents, it will be interesting to see how their contrasting strengths—Groveton’s balanced offense and Farmington’s high-scoring potential—impact their future games and playoff hopes.
