The Holy Family Academy varsity basketball team (Manchester, NH) will be playing a home conference game against Littleton (NH) today at 6:30 PM.

Matchup Details:

• Littleton vs HFA Basketball Game
• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here

Littleton vs. Holy Family Academy: A Detailed Season Comparison

The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen some intriguing matchups and performances, with two teams, Littleton and Holy Family Academy, showcasing their strengths and challenges in different ways. This article takes a closer look at both teams’ records, common opponents, and scoring averages to offer insights into how they have fared this season.

Littleton (24-25) Overview

Littleton has emerged as a dominant force in the 2024-2025 season, boasting an impressive 7-1 overall record. With a solid 5-1 league record, they have proven themselves to be one of the top teams in their division. Their home record of 5-0 stands out, highlighting their strength when playing on their home court, while their away record of 2-1 reflects a respectable performance on the road.

Key Stats:

• Overall Record: 7-1
• League Record: 5-1
• Home Record: 5-0
• Away Record: 2-1
• Win %: .875
• League %: .833
• Points For (PF): 482
• Points Against (PA): 376
• Scoring Average: 60.3 PPG

Littleton has scored an average of 60.3 points per game this season, demonstrating an offensive power that has helped them stay atop their league. Their offensive and defensive balance has been a major factor in their success so far.

Holy Family Academy (24-25) Overview

Holy Family Academy, on the other hand, has experienced a more mixed season with a 4-5 overall record. They have performed decently in their league with a 4-4 record but have struggled in non-league matchups, holding a 0-1 record in such games. Despite a strong home performance (3-1), they have faced significant challenges on the road, with a disappointing 0-4 record in away games.

Key Stats:

• Overall Record: 4-5
• League Record: 4-4
• Home Record: 3-1
• Away Record: 0-4
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win %: .444
• League %: .500
• Points For (PF): 419
• Points Against (PA): 409
• Scoring Average: 46.6 PPG

Holy Family Academy has averaged 46.6 points per game this season, which is considerably lower than Littleton’s offensive output. Their struggles to put up consistent points have been a major factor in their overall performance. Despite this, they have managed to win some key games, especially in their home arena.

Common Opponents

Both Littleton and Holy Family Academy have faced several common opponents this season, providing a useful comparison of how the teams perform against shared challenges.

Key Matchups:

• Littleton vs. Farmington (12/13/24): Littleton won 50-43 at home.
• Holy Family Academy vs. Farmington (12/30/24): Holy Family Academy won 47-44 at home.
• Littleton vs. Woodsville (12/19/24): Littleton lost 58-38 at home.
• Holy Family Academy vs. Woodsville (12/13/24): Holy Family Academy lost 62-33 at home.

While both teams secured victories against Farmington, Littleton had a much tougher loss to Woodsville compared to Holy Family Academy. These matchups highlight the differences in performance under similar conditions.

Record Breakdown

Here is a summary of the teams’ records broken down by home, away, and neutral games:

Littleton:

• Overall: 7-1
• League: 5-1
• Non-League: 2-0
• Home: 5-0
• Away: 2-1
• Neutral: 0-0

Holy Family Academy:

• Overall: 4-5
• League: 4-4
• Non-League: 0-1
• Home: 3-1
• Away: 0-4
• Neutral: 1-0

Littleton’s consistent home dominance and their strong win percentage showcase their capability to compete at a high level. Holy Family Academy has had its struggles, particularly in away games, but their performance in neutral and home games shows they can still compete.

Looking Ahead

The remainder of the season offers opportunities for both teams. Littleton, with its formidable record and high-scoring offense, will look to continue its dominance and possibly secure a high seeding in the postseason. Holy Family Academy, with a .444 win percentage overall and a better home record, will need to find consistency, especially on the road, to improve their standing.

As the season progresses, matchups between these two teams, as well as their respective performances against other opponents, will be key to determining how their campaigns will unfold.

In conclusion, while Littleton has demonstrated more consistent success this season, Holy Family Academy is certainly capable of an upset if they can improve their performance away from home and find offensive consistency.