As the 2024-2025 Virginia high school basketball season progresses, two teams have made noticeable impacts on the court: Highland and Flint Hill. Both teams have shown their potential, but their records and play styles offer contrasting narratives as they head into the heart of their schedules.

Highland’s Strong Start

Highland has established itself as one of the more dominant teams in the region, posting an impressive overall record of 12-3. With a 3-0 regional record, Highland is a force to be reckoned with in the Virginia basketball scene. The team’s win percentage stands at an impressive .800, and they have shown resilience on both ends of the court, averaging 67.2 points per game while conceding 58.1 points per game.

Highland’s offensive prowess is evident in their scoring breakdown across quarters: they average 8.7 points in the first quarter, and ramp up their scoring as the game progresses with 14.0 points in the second quarter, 11.3 in the third, and an impressive 15.0 in the fourth. The team has proven to be consistent throughout the game, finishing strong with a robust offensive presence.

In terms of location, Highland has been dominant at home, with a 5-0 record on their home court, but also performing well on the road with a 4-1 record. Their 3-2 neutral-site record highlights their ability to perform in various environments, adding to their reputation as a well-rounded team.

Flint Hill: Struggling to Find Consistency

On the other hand, Flint Hill has faced more struggles this season, with an overall record of 2-2. Their performance at home has been better, where they have won 2 of 3 games, but they’ve encountered difficulties in away games, where their record stands at 0-1. Flint Hill’s season average of 80.8 points per game shows their ability to score, but their defense seems to have been a limiting factor, allowing an average of 82.5 points per game.

Unlike Highland, Flint Hill does not have a strong distribution of scoring across the quarters, as no quarter-specific data is available for them. However, they continue to face challenges with consistency on both sides of the ball.

Flint Hill has also encountered setbacks against high-level competition, as evidenced by losses to teams like Bullis and Springdale Prep. Their record against common opponents has been unfavorable, posting a 0-2 mark against teams that Highland has defeated, including Sidwell Friends and St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes. Flint Hill’s ability to perform in non-league games has not been as strong as Highland’s, and this may prove to be a significant challenge moving forward.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

When comparing the teams against common opponents, Highland holds a clear advantage, posting a 4-0 record in these matchups, while Flint Hill struggles with a 0-2 record. Both teams faced St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes and Sidwell Friends, but while Highland won both encounters, Flint Hill lost both. Additionally, Highland also triumphed over Bullis and Springdale Prep, which Flint Hill fell short against.

The head-to-head record between these two teams remains untested as of yet in the 2024-2025 season, but based on their overall performance and common opponent outcomes, Highland appears to be the more formidable side.

Breakdown of Records

Highland has excelled in league play with a 3-0 regional record, while Flint Hill remains untested in league games, with a 0-0 regional record. Highland’s success in out-of-state games (6-3) also sets them apart, whereas Flint Hill has only managed a 2-2 record in the same category.

Highland’s balanced success across home, away, and neutral sites gives them a well-rounded appearance. In contrast, Flint Hill’s reliance on home-court advantage, where they’ve earned 2-1, means they will need to significantly improve their away and neutral performances to make a real impact in the latter half of the season.

Looking Ahead

With the season still unfolding, both teams have their sights set on improvement and deeper playoff runs. Highland’s balanced offensive attack, strong home court play, and successful track record against common opponents make them one of the stronger contenders in the state. Flint Hill, on the other hand, will need to address their defensive issues and find consistency in their game if they want to build on their scoring potential and achieve better results, especially against top-tier teams.

As the season progresses, fans of Virginia high school basketball will be watching both teams closely to see if Highland can maintain their impressive form and if Flint Hill can turn things around and find their rhythm.