The Madawaska (ME) varsity basketball team will host East Grand (Danforth, ME) in a non-conference game at home today at 6 p.m.
Madawaska vs East Grand Game Info:
What: Maine High School Basketball
Who: Madawaska (ME) vs East Grand (ME)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Madawaska vs East Grand
In an eagerly anticipated non-conference matchup, the East Grand (Dansforth, ME) varsity basketball team will travel to face off against Madawaska (ME) tonight at 6:00 PM. Both teams are looking to make a statement as they head deeper into the season. While East Grand has struggled to find their rhythm, Madawaska has been dominating their opponents. Here’s a detailed look at the teams’ current standings, performance metrics, and head-to-head expectations.
Rankings and Records
East Grand (24-25 Season)
- Class: 118
- Overall Record: 1-4
- Region Record: 1-3
- Home Record: 0-2
- Away Record: 1-2
- Win Percentage: .200
- Region Win Percentage: .250
- Points For (PF): 116
- Points Against (PA): 342
Madawaska (24-25 Season)
- Class: 11
- Overall Record: 5-0
- Region Record: 2-0
- Home Record: 2-0
- Away Record: 3-0
- Win Percentage: 1.000
- Region Win Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 310
- Points Against (PA): 208
Team Scoring Averages
- East Grand: 23.2 points per game
- Madawaska: 62.0 points per game
Madawaska’s offense has been prolific, averaging 62.0 points per game, nearly triple East Grand’s 23.2 points per game. This significant scoring difference could play a crucial role in tonight’s game.
Head-to-Head Matchups
- Tonight’s Game: East Grand @ Madawaska, 6:00 PM
- Upcoming Game: Madawaska @ East Grand, January 13 at 4:00 PM
This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the two teams this season, and both are eager to set the tone for their upcoming rematch in ten days.
Common Opponents
The two teams have faced several common opponents, with Madawaska outperforming East Grand in all matchups:
| Date | Away | Home | Result | Date | Away | Home | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/24 | East Grand | Hodgdon | (L) 97-5 | 12/27/24 | Madawaska | Hodgdon | (W) 56-49 |
| 12/17/24 | Washburn | East Grand | (L) 67-25 | 12/30/24 | Madawaska | Washburn | (W) 60-36 |
| 12/19/24 | East Grand | Ashland | (W) 48-32 | 1/22/25 | Madawaska | Ashland | |
| 12/18/24 | Van Buren | East Grand | 12/18/24 | Madawaska | Van Buren | (W) 71-37 |
Madawaska has a spotless record against common opponents, standing at 3-0, while East Grand holds a less impressive 1-2 record. The disparity in performance suggests Madawaska has the upper hand.
Record Breakdown
| Metric | East Grand | Madawaska |
| Overall | 1-4 | 5-0 |
| League | 1-3 | 2-0 |
| Non-League | 0-1 | 3-0 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponents | 1-2 | 3-0 |
| Home | 0-2 | 2-0 |
| Away | 1-2 | 3-0 |
| Neutral | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Playoff | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| In-State | 1-4 | 5-0 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Game Analysis
Madawaska enters tonight’s game with a perfect 5-0 record and a solid home-court advantage. They have consistently outperformed their opponents, showing strength in both offense and defense. In contrast, East Grand has struggled, with only one win in five games and a significant point differential of -226 (116 points scored versus 342 points allowed).
East Grand’s best chance at an upset will come from tightening up their defense and finding ways to contain Madawaska’s high-scoring offense. They will need to focus on minimizing turnovers and capitalizing on any scoring opportunities they can create.
Key Players to Watch
For Madawaska, their leading scorers and strong defensive players will likely continue to dominate. East Grand will need standout performances from their key players to stay competitive.
Final Thoughts
All signs point to Madawaska being the heavy favorite in this matchup. However, basketball can be unpredictable, and East Grand has an opportunity to turn things around if they can execute a solid game plan.
Stay tuned for an exciting game as East Grand looks to upset Madawaska’s undefeated streak!
