The Mascoma (Canaan, NH) varsity basketball team is set to host Monadnock (East Swanzey, NH) for a conference game today at 6:30 PM.

Game Details:

• Teams: Monadnock vs. Mascoma
• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: Mascoma Valley Regional High School
• Live stream: Watch Here

Monadnock vs. Mascoma: A Season Overview and Head-to-Head Breakdown (2024-2025)

The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen a dynamic set of performances from both Monadnock and Mascoma, with each team showing contrasting records in their league campaigns. Here’s an in-depth look at their performances, stats, and head-to-head comparisons.

Monadnock’s Season So Far

The Monadnock team has had a mixed performance throughout the season. With an overall record of 4-5, they have faced challenges in the New Hampshire Division with a league record of 3-5. Their season has been characterized by a competitive approach but also inconsistency, as they’ve faced a tough schedule.

Their scoring averages reveal a modest offensive production, with the team averaging 49.6 points per game (PPG). While their defense has been resilient at times, the team’s overall points for (PF) and points against (PA) ratio shows room for improvement, with 446 points scored and 487 points allowed.

Monadnock’s season breakdown reveals:

• Home Record: 2-3
• Away Record: 1-2
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• League Win Percentage: .375
• Overall Win Percentage: .444

Despite their struggles, they’ve earned a notable victory against Stevens with a 51-41 scoreline, as well as a win over Hillsboro-Deering (58-43). However, losses to teams like Conant (52-48) and Newport (69-61) have kept them below .500.

Mascoma’s Impressive Run

In contrast, Mascoma has put together a near-dominant season, posting an overall record of 7-1, with an impressive 4-1 in league play. Their offensive efficiency stands out, with the team averaging 60.8 PPG, which is significantly higher than Monadnock’s scoring average. Their points for (PF) and points against (PA) ratio also indicates a more dominant performance, with 486 points scored and only 282 points allowed.

Mascoma has been particularly strong in league matchups, going undefeated at 4-0 on the road and boasting a 3-1 record against common opponents. Their victories include commanding wins against teams like Derryfield, Conant, and Stevens, with their largest margin of victory coming in a 78-45 blowout against Derryfield. This displays not only their offensive firepower but their ability to shut down opponents on defense.

Their season breakdown highlights:

• Home Record: 4-0
• Away Record: 3-1
• League Win Percentage: .800
• Overall Win Percentage: .875

Mascoma’s ability to score in a variety of ways and maintain defensive pressure has made them one of the top teams in their league this season.

Head-to-Head: Monadnock vs. Mascoma

The head-to-head matchups between Monadnock and Mascoma have yet to happen in the 2024-2025 season. However, looking at common opponents, there’s a noticeable contrast in performance. Monadnock has a 4-4 record against common opponents, while Mascoma boasts an impressive 3-1 mark.

In the previous encounters with shared opponents:

• Derryfield: Monadnock defeated them 53-40 on 12/13/24, while Mascoma triumphed 72-24 on 1/8/25 and 78-45 on 1/14/25.
• Conant: Monadnock lost a close game 52-48 on 12/17/24, while Mascoma earned a 41-37 victory on 1/3/25.
• Hillsboro-Deering: Both teams won their matchups against them, with Monadnock securing a 58-43 victory on 12/19/24 and Mascoma winning by the same margin on 2/4/25.

With such a strong season so far, Mascoma looks poised to be a tough competitor when the two teams meet. Monadnock will need to step up their offensive game and improve their consistency if they hope to challenge Mascoma.

Looking Ahead

Both teams have a few more matchups scheduled in the season:

• Monadnock will face off against teams like Kearsarge, Stevens, and Fall Mountain. They will look to improve their league standing with a few key wins.
• Mascoma, on the other hand, will continue their impressive run, facing teams such as Hillsboro-Deering and Hopkinton.

The head-to-head between Monadnock and Mascoma will certainly be one to watch as both teams fight for positioning in the league and aim to finish the season strong. Mascoma’s potent offense and stout defense will challenge Monadnock’s resilience, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season.

Conclusion

With their contrasting records and styles, Monadnock and Mascoma have shown two sides of the same coin: a team striving for consistency and one riding a wave of momentum. The upcoming games will reveal whether Monadnock can rebound and challenge the high-flying Mascoma team, or if Mascoma will continue to dominate and prove themselves as one of the league’s top contenders.