The St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes varsity basketball team (Alexandria, VA) will host a conference game against Landon (Bethesda, MD) on Friday, January 31, at 7:30 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Virginia High School Basketball
Who: Landon vs St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Landon vs St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes
As the Virginia high school basketball season heats up, St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (SSSA) and Landon School have been making headlines in their respective regions. Both teams have demonstrated resilience and competitiveness, but SSSA has emerged as a dominant force in the 2024-25 season.
Team Performances and Standings
Landon Bears (Bethesda, MD)
- Overall Record: 8-10
- League Record: 0-4
- Home Record: 5-4
- Away Record: 0-5
- Neutral Record: 3-1
- Win Percentage: .444
- Points For (PF): 1,122
- Points Against (PA): 1,130
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Saints (Alexandria, VA)
- Overall Record: 17-3
- League Record: 6-2
- Home Record: 8-0
- Away Record: 2-2
- Neutral Record: 7-1
- Win Percentage: .850
- Points For (PF): 1,391
- Points Against (PA): 1,135
Head-to-Head Matchup
On January 14th, SSSA secured a 59-53 victory over Landon in a tightly contested away conference game. With the rematch set for January 31st at SSSA’s home court, both teams will be looking to make adjustments and fight for a crucial win.
Statistical Comparison
SSSA holds the edge in several key statistical categories:
- Points Per Game: SSSA (69.6) vs. Landon (62.3)
- Rebounds Per Game: SSSA (32.1) vs. Landon (N/A)
- Assists Per Game: SSSA (13.3) vs. Landon (N/A)
- Steals Per Game: SSSA (7.9) vs. Landon (N/A)
- Blocks Per Game: SSSA (2.9) vs. Landon (N/A)
Key Players to Watch
Landon Bears
- Riley Jacobs (#23): 19.6 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 1.4 BPG
- Julian Burgdolf (#1): 3.2 APG
- Devin Ainsworth (#11): 1.9 SPG
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Saints
- SSSA’s balanced offensive and defensive play has made them a formidable team this season, with multiple players contributing to their strong performance.
Common Opponent Analysis
SSSA has performed significantly better against common opponents, boasting a 5-1 record compared to Landon’s 0-5 record. Key victories for SSSA include dominant wins over Benedictine (80-50) and Episcopal (69-52), whereas Landon struggled against these same teams.
Upcoming Rematch: January 31st
With the rematch approaching, Landon will need to improve its execution on both ends of the floor to counter SSSA’s efficiency. If Landon can contain SSSA’s offensive firepower and capitalize on key opportunities, they might be able to pull off an upset. However, with SSSA’s perfect home record (8-0), they will enter the game as the clear favorites.
Final Thoughts
The upcoming clash between SSSA and Landon is expected to be another exciting chapter in the season. SSSA has the upper hand statistically and in head-to-head matchups, but Landon will be determined to flip the script. Fans can expect a high-intensity matchup as both teams look to solidify their positions in the conference standings.
