The Mill River varsity basketball team (North Clarendon, VT) will play a home conference game against Long Trail (Dorset, VT) on Friday, January 10 at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Vermont High School Basketball
Who: Long Trail vs Mill River
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Long Trail vs Mill River

The 2024-2025 Vermont high school basketball season has seen some exciting matchups, and the recent game between Long Trail and Mill River is no exception. Let’s dive into the current standings, team performance, and upcoming games between these two teams.

Current Team Rankings and Records

Long Trail:

• Overall Record: 3-1
• District Record: 1-1
• Home Record: 2-0
• Away Record: 1-1
• Win Percentage: 0.750
• District Win Percentage: 0.500
• Points Scored (PF): 216
• Points Allowed (PA): 170

Mill River:

• Overall Record: 1-8
• District Record: 1-1
• Home Record: 0-3
• Away Record: 1-5
• Win Percentage: 0.111
• District Win Percentage: 0.500
• Points Scored (PF): 325
• Points Allowed (PA): 523

While Long Trail has been performing well with a solid 3-1 record, Mill River has faced tougher competition, struggling to find wins this season, currently sitting at 1-8.

Team Scoring Averages

• Long Trail: 54.0 points per game (average)
• Mill River: 36.1 points per game (average)

Long Trail has shown a stronger offensive presence, averaging over 54 points per game, while Mill River has been scoring fewer points, averaging 36.1 points per game.

Head-to-Head Matchup: Long Trail vs. Mill River

In their most recent meeting, Long Trail emerged victorious over Mill River with a 56-45 win on December 30, 2024. This was a non-conference game, and Long Trail controlled the matchup, with a steady lead throughout the contest.

• Final Score: Long Trail 56, Mill River 45

Looking ahead, both teams will meet again, with Long Trail traveling to Mill River on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Mill River will host Long Trail for the return game on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several common opponents this season, and the records tell an interesting story. Here is a breakdown of their results:

• Grace Christian: Long Trail (L) 52-50, Mill River (W) TBD
• Arlington Memorial: Long Trail (W) 46-33, Mill River (L) 68-44
• Sharon Academy: Long Trail (W) TBD, Mill River (W) 40-36
• Poultney: Long Trail (W) TBD, Mill River (L) 40-30
• West Rutland: Long Trail (W) TBD, Mill River (L) 71-38
• Proctor: Long Trail (W) TBD, Mill River (L) 81-45
• Twin Valley: Long Trail (W) TBD, Mill River (W) TBD

When comparing records against common opponents, Long Trail holds an edge with a 1-1 record compared to Mill River’s 1-4.

Record Breakdown

• Long Trail:
  • 3-1 Overall
  • 2-0 Home
  • 1-1 Away
  • 1-1 League
  • 2-0 Non-League
• Mill River:
  • 1-8 Overall
  • 0-3 Home
  • 1-5 Away
  • 1-1 League
  • 0-7 Non-League

Looking Ahead

With both teams facing off again in the coming weeks, basketball fans can expect more competitive action. Long Trail will look to continue its solid start, while Mill River hopes to turn its season around with an upset win. Both teams will need to continue improving as they face challenging opponents and prepare for their upcoming district games.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting high school basketball season as Long Trail and Mill River head toward the next chapter in their rivalry!