As the Virginia high school basketball season progresses, two teams in the region are seeing different levels of success. Freedom and John Champe High School both have their unique strengths and challenges in the 2024-2025 season, and a closer look at their performances offers insight into their season trajectories.

Team Records & Standings

• Freedom High School (3-6 overall, 1-1 region) Freedom has had a challenging season so far with a win percentage of just .333. The team has shown some promise, especially in regional play, where they are holding a 1-1 record. Their overall points scored (490) and points allowed (527) indicate a relatively balanced attack, but consistency continues to elude them.
• John Champe High School (0-5 overall, 0-0 region) John Champe has faced a tougher road in the 2024-2025 season, with a winless record so far (0-5). Despite playing at home for the majority of their games, the team has been unable to secure a victory. They have struggled offensively, with only 209 points scored and 321 points allowed. Their current performance shows room for improvement across several key areas.

Scoring Averages and Team Stat Comparison

Both teams have distinct scoring patterns:

• Freedom High School: Averaging 54.4 points per game, Freedom has been able to score more efficiently, particularly in the second half of games. They average 12.3 points in the first quarter, rising to 18.3 points in the final quarter, showing they can close out games strong.
• John Champe High School: Scoring an average of 41.8 points per game, John Champe has struggled to put up points consistently. The team scores just 6.0 points in the first quarter, but they do show some improvement in the second and third quarters, reaching 14.0 points in Q3 before faltering again in the fourth quarter.

In terms of team statistics:

• Freedom has the edge in both offensive and defensive rebounds (12 per game) and steals (2 per game).
• John Champe is trailing in these areas, with fewer rebounds and steals per game.

Individual Performance Leaders

Freedom’s standout player is Bradee Frazitta, averaging 10.0 points per game. He is a key contributor to their offense. Meanwhile, Ethan Anthony is pivotal on both ends of the floor for Freedom, with a notable 4.0 rebounds per game, leading the team in that category. However, John Champe’s Luke Zacharasiewicz has been their most consistent player with 1 steal per game, while Ethan Anthony for Freedom also leads in blocks with 0.5 per game.

Common Opponents & Head-to-Head Results

Both teams have faced some common opponents this season, but with differing outcomes. Freedom has managed to secure a victory against Lightridge, winning 60-54 on December 2, 2024. They also played Riverside, but lost 84-54. Meanwhile, John Champe has faced Lightridge and Riverside but came up short in both encounters, suffering a 65-48 loss against Lightridge on December 9, 2024, and more challenging matchups ahead.

Upcoming Common Opponents:

• Freedom will face Tuscarora on January 6, 2025, and Independence on January 15, 2025.
• John Champe has upcoming games against Riverside on January 8, 2025, and Tuscarora on January 15, 2025.

Performance Breakdown and League Standing

Looking at the overall and regional breakdown:

• Freedom has performed better in both league play and overall record. They hold a 1-1 record in their region, compared to John Champe’s 0-0 in region play.
• John Champe, on the other hand, is yet to secure their first victory, and will need to address their struggles in offense, defense, and overall consistency to turn the season around.

Conclusion

While both Freedom and John Champe have faced their fair share of struggles this season, Freedom has shown more promise in their overall and regional performance. With a solid scoring average and a few key players contributing consistently, they will look to build on their success. John Champe, still searching for their first win, has a tough road ahead but may have opportunities for improvement as the season progresses.

The next few games will be crucial for both teams, especially when it comes to competing against common opponents and maintaining or improving their standings in regional play. Both teams will need to capitalize on their strengths and address their weaknesses to find success as the season continues.