The Squalicum High School varsity basketball team will be playing a home conference game against Lynden Christian (Lynden, WA) today at 7 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Washington High School Basketball
Who: Lynden Christian vs Squalicum
When: Today, January 18, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Lynden Christian vs Squalicum

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, Vermont teams Lynden Christian and Squalicum are showing contrasting performances, both aiming for success in their respective leagues and matchups. Here’s a look at their standings, scoring averages, and their head-to-head records against common opponents.

Team Records and Standings

• Lynden Christian is in top form, boasting an impressive 12-1 overall record with a perfect 8-0 district record. The team has been dominant both at home and away, holding a strong .923 win percentage overall, and 1.000 district win percentage. The team has accumulated a total of 1,021 points scored while allowing 680 points against.
• Squalicum, on the other hand, has faced more challenges, with a 6-7 overall record and a 2-6 district record. Despite their struggles in the district, they’ve managed a .462 win percentage overall. Squalicum has scored 717 points and allowed 678 points across their matches.

Scoring Averages

The two teams also differ greatly in their offensive capabilities:

• Lynden Christian shows consistent offensive production throughout the game, with scoring averages of 12.0 points in the first quarter, 19.0 in the second quarter, 14.0 in the third, and 18.0 in the fourth quarter. This results in an average of 78.5 points per game.
• Squalicum has a different rhythm, averaging 16.0 points in the first quarter but seeing a significant drop in scoring, with 8.0 points in the second quarter, 12.0 in the third, and 12.0 in the fourth. Their overall points per game average stands at 55.2.

Head-to-Head Performance Against Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some common opponents this season, and the results highlight their contrasting trajectories:

• Lynden Christian has been dominant against common opponents, holding an 8-0 record against teams they’ve both played. Some notable results include a 98-56 victory over Mount Vernon and a 71-57 win over Meridian.
• Squalicum has struggled in these matchups, posting a 2-6 record against the same teams. They lost closely to Mount Vernon (68-67), Burlington-Edison (66-60), and Meridian (56-45), but managed to secure a win against Blaine (64-56).

Future Matchups

Looking ahead, both teams are gearing up for important games:

• Lynden Christian will face off against teams such as Anacortes on January 22, Nooksack Valley on January 24, and Oak Harbor on January 29. Given their dominant form, they will look to extend their winning streak.
• Squalicum also has several crucial games, including matchups against Sedro-Woolley (January 21), Bellingham (January 28), and Sehome (February 5). They’ll need to improve their performance to stay competitive.

Record Breakdown

The records of the two teams show their contrasting paths this season:

• Lynden Christian is undefeated in league play, maintaining a perfect 8-0 record, and remains unbeaten at home, with a 5-0 home record. They’ve also performed well on the road with a 5-1 record.
• Squalicum, however, has faced difficulties in district play with a 2-6 district record, and their away performances have been inconsistent, with a 2-4 away record. They have yet to play any neutral-site games but remain hopeful for improvement.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 season is shaping up to be a defining one for both Lynden Christian and Squalicum, as the two teams continue their push for higher standings in their respective districts. While Lynden Christian appears poised for playoff contention with their powerful scoring and undefeated district record, Squalicum will need to make adjustments in order to improve their chances in the coming games. The results of their upcoming matches could set the tone for the rest of the season, with Lynden Christian maintaining dominance and Squalicum seeking to build momentum.