The Maury High School varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Lake Taylor High School on Friday, January 10 at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Virginia High School Basketball
Who: Lake Taylor vs Maury
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Lake Taylor vs Maury

As the Virginia high school basketball season heats up, the spotlight shines on two standout teams from the region: Lake Taylor and Maury. Both schools are showcasing impressive performances, each with its unique strengths and an intense competition ahead. Let’s break down their rankings, records, scoring averages, and head-to-head comparisons to understand the story behind their successful seasons.

Team Rankings & Records: Lake Taylor vs. Maury

Lake Taylor Titans (24-25)

• Overall Record: 6-1
• Region Record: 2-0
• Home Record: 1-0
• Away Record: 4-0
• Neutral Record: 1-1
• Win Percentage: .857
• Region Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 410
• Points Against (PA): 289

Lake Taylor’s record speaks to their dominance, particularly on the road with an undefeated 4-0 away record. With a remarkable win percentage of .857, the Titans are making a strong push for regional supremacy. They have been consistent on offense, averaging 58.6 points per game, and their defense is holding strong, allowing an average of just 41.3 points per game.

Maury Commodores (24-25)

• Overall Record: 7-2
• Region Record: 3-1
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 2-1
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: .778
• Region Win Percentage: .750
• Points For (PF): 595
• Points Against (PA): 475

Maury’s overall record of 7-2 puts them in a solid position, especially in their home games where they’ve secured a 4-1 record. With a slightly lower win percentage at .778 compared to Lake Taylor, the Commodores have displayed their offensive firepower, averaging 66.1 points per game, a higher mark than the Titans, but their defense has allowed more points (52.8 PPG).

Scoring Averages: Who’s Leading the Charge?

When it comes to scoring, Lake Taylor has a more balanced approach, particularly excelling in the first three quarters. Their points per quarter are as follows:

• Q1: 17.0
• Q2: 11.0
• Q3: 16.0
• Q4: 8.0
• Total: 58.6

The Titans start strong, but their scoring diminishes slightly in the fourth quarter. This could point to a strategy of building an early lead or a fatigue factor. Regardless, their solid first-half performances set the tone for many of their wins.

In contrast, Maury’s offensive consistency across the game leads to an impressive overall average of 66.1 points per game. The exact breakdown of their scoring per quarter isn’t available, but with such a high scoring average, it’s evident that their offense remains potent throughout the game, capable of outpacing their opponents, as shown in their recent games.

Head-to-Head Comparison: Common Opponents

Both teams share a handful of common opponents in the current season, which gives us a clearer picture of how they match up. Here’s how they performed against these shared opponents:

• Norview:
  • Lake Taylor: W 56-54 (12/6/24)
  • Maury: L 69-45 (12/11/24)
• Granby:
  • Lake Taylor: W 50-32 (12/11/24)
  • Maury: W 76-71 (12/18/24)
• Booker T. Washington:
  • Lake Taylor: W 91-9 (12/18/24)
  • Maury: W 86-20 (12/6/24)
• Churchland:
  • Lake Taylor: W 91-9 (12/18/24)
  • Maury: W 63-55 (12/13/24)
• Manor:
  • Lake Taylor: W 56-54 (1/17/25)
  • Maury: (Pending matchups)

From these common games, we see that both teams have had solid victories against shared opponents. Lake Taylor’s win over Norview, Granby, and Booker T. Washington were decisive, especially their commanding victory over Booker T. Washington. Maury, on the other hand, suffered a loss to Norview but triumphed over Granby, Booker T. Washington, and Churchland. Maury has more challenging games ahead with their matchup against Manor in the coming weeks.

Final Thoughts

While both Lake Taylor and Maury are strong contenders in Virginia high school basketball this season, their paths differ in style and execution. Lake Taylor’s balanced offense, strong defense, and solid away performances have propelled them to a 6-1 record, positioning them as a top contender in their region. Meanwhile, Maury’s higher scoring average and solid performances across the board, particularly at home, make them a formidable team as well.

With both teams looking to cement their dominance in the region, their performances in the coming weeks will be critical. As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see if Lake Taylor can continue its unbeaten streak on the road and if Maury can maintain its offensive efficiency while tightening up on defense. Regardless of the outcome, both teams are setting themselves up for an exciting playoff race.