The Lexington Christian Academy (Lexington, MA) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Concord Academy (Concord, MA) today at 8 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Concord Academy @ Lexington Christian Academy
• Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM
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• Location: Lexington Christian Academy

Concord Academy vs. Lexington Christian Academy: A Tale of Two Strong Teams

As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues, two schools have proven themselves to be top contenders in their respective leagues: Concord Academy and Lexington Christian Academy. Both teams have impressive records, and their paths have crossed through common opponents, creating an intriguing comparison between the two.

Overall Record

• Concord Academy boasts a 3-1 overall record, including a 2-0 performance in league play and a 2-1 record at home. Their only loss so far was an away game, highlighting their strong presence on their home court.
• Lexington Christian Academy, on the other hand, remains undefeated with a perfect 9-0 record. Their league performance is equally impressive at 4-0, and they’ve demonstrated a clean sweep of opponents across home (4-0), away (3-0), and neutral (2-0) sites.

Team Scoring Averages

Both teams showcase remarkable offensive power, averaging 65.3 points per game for Concord Academy and 65.2 points per game for Lexington Christian Academy. Despite the slight edge in favor of Concord Academy in total points, these teams are nearly identical in their scoring ability, providing a thrilling prospect for fans whenever they face off against their opponents.

Common Opponents

An interesting feature of both teams’ schedules is their shared opponents. Their records against common foes give us a unique lens through which to compare them directly:

• Concord Academy has a 2-1 record against their common opponents, with notable wins against Berwick Academy (62-46) and Bancroft (68-52), but a loss to Kents Hill School (80-59).
• Lexington Christian Academy, however, has an undefeated 4-0 record against the same teams, with commanding wins over Berwick Academy (67-46) and Beaver Country Day (66-52), and also emerging victorious against Roxbury Latin (68-61).

Head-to-Head Comparison

While both teams are formidable, they have not yet met head-to-head in this season, making their upcoming matchups a highly anticipated event. What can be inferred from their performance against common opponents, however, is that Lexington Christian Academy has been slightly more dominant, winning all of their encounters with common rivals, compared to Concord Academy’s more mixed results.

Breakdown by Location

• Home Performance: Concord Academy has a 2-1 record at home, while Lexington Christian Academy has a perfect 4-0 record in their home games. Concord Academy’s ability to dominate at home remains solid, but Lexington Christian Academy has shown unyielding strength on their home court.
• Away Games: Concord Academy has been flawless on the road with a 1-0 record, while Lexington Christian Academy is also strong in away games, maintaining a 3-0 record. Both teams have shown they can perform under pressure away from home.
• Neutral Site Games: Concord Academy has not yet played any neutral site games this season, while Lexington Christian Academy holds a 2-0 record in these matchups, further adding to their aura of invincibility.

In-State vs. Out-of-State Play

• Concord Academy has had a strong performance in-state with a 2-1 record against teams within their region, and 1-0 in out-of-state competition.
• Lexington Christian Academy, however, has been flawless in-state with a 6-0 record, while they’ve also been strong against out-of-state competition, with a 3-0 mark.

Conclusion

Both Concord Academy and Lexington Christian Academy are teams to watch this season, with each squad demonstrating excellence in different areas. While Concord Academy’s home-court advantage is evident, Lexington Christian Academy’s unbeaten record across all competition types suggests they are a team with depth and consistency.

As these two teams continue to dominate their leagues, fans will be eagerly awaiting the eventual head-to-head matchup to settle the question of which team is truly the best in the region. Regardless of the outcome, the rest of the season promises to deliver exciting basketball from two of the finest teams in the league.