The Lightridge (Aldie, VA) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Freedom (South Riding, VA) today at 7 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Virginia High School Basketball
Who: Lightridge vs Freedom
When: Monday, December 02, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here
2024-2025 Basketball Season: Freedom vs. Lightridge
As the 2024-2025 basketball season gets underway, two teams in the region are poised to compete for supremacy: Freedom and Lightridge. Both schools have yet to play a game this season, with their overall records standing at 0-0, as of early December. Here’s a closer look at these teams, their records, common opponents, and what to expect from their head-to-head matchups as the season progresses.
Freedom (2024-2025 Season Overview)
The Freedom Eagles enter the season with an ambitious goal, eager to build on the foundation they’ve set in previous years. Despite having no games played yet, the team is preparing for their first match of the season against Riverside on December 3, 2024. This game will set the tone for what promises to be an exciting campaign. Freedom will also face off against John Champe on December 20, 2024, followed by a key home game against Independence on January 15, 2025. Their overall record stands at 0-0, and they will be aiming to secure an early lead in both their league and non-league matchups.
Lightridge (2024-2025 Season Overview)
Like their counterparts at Freedom, the Lightridge Lightning enter the 2024-2025 season with an 0-0 record. Their first game is scheduled for January 21, 2025, against Riverside, and they too will meet John Champe in their second matchup on December 9, 2024. Lightridge’s schedule also includes a key contest against Independence on January 16, 2025, and another showdown with Riverside on February 7, 2025. The team will be hoping to capitalize on early home court advantages as they aim to compete for top honors.
Common Opponents: Freedom vs. Lightridge
Both schools share a series of common opponents this season, which will provide a crucial benchmark as their seasons unfold. Here’s a breakdown of the shared teams and scheduled dates:
- Riverside:
- Freedom vs. Riverside: December 3, 2024 (Away)
- Lightridge vs. Riverside: January 21, 2025 (Away)
- Lightridge vs. Riverside: February 7, 2025 (Home)
- John Champe:
- Freedom vs. John Champe: December 20, 2024 (Away)
- Lightridge vs. John Champe: December 9, 2024 (Home)
- Independence:
- Freedom vs. Independence: January 15, 2025 (Home)
- Lightridge vs. Independence: January 16, 2025 (Away)
- Lightridge vs. Independence: February 4, 2025 (Home)
These games will give both teams valuable insight into each other’s strengths and weaknesses, with performances against common opponents providing a gauge of the overall competition level within their league.
Head-to-Head Record: Freedom vs. Lightridge
As of now, there is no head-to-head record between Freedom and Lightridge for the 2024-2025 season. With both teams starting fresh, the anticipation is high for their first matchup, which will inevitably come at a later date. The performance of each squad in their common games could be a crucial factor in determining the outcome of their head-to-head encounter.
Looking Ahead
Though the season has yet to fully unfold, the battle between Freedom and Lightridge is one that will captivate local fans. Both teams have schedules that feature significant matchups with common opponents like Riverside, John Champe, and Independence, and these games will play a vital role in shaping their records.
The competition between these two schools is just getting started, and their respective results against their common opponents will provide early indications of how they’ll fare in the upcoming head-to-head showdown. It’s a season of promise for both teams, and the anticipation is only building as the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses.
