The Georgetown Day varsity basketball team will host McLean (Potomac, MD) for a non-conference game at home on Friday, January 17, at 5:45 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Washington, DC High School Basketball
Who: McLean vs Georgetown Day
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 5:45. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: McLean vs Georgetown Day

In the competitive world of high school basketball, teams constantly battle for supremacy within their regions, and this season, McLean and Georgetown Day stand out with contrasting records and styles. Let’s take a closer look at the teams’ performance, statistics, and head-to-head comparison as they make their mark in the 2024-2025 season.

McLean (24-25 Season)

The McLean basketball team has shown solid performance so far this season, with an overall record of 6-3. Their league record stands at 5-1, showcasing a strong dominance within their region. The team has been particularly strong at home, where they have an undefeated record of 4-0, and while they have had some struggles on the road (2-3), their win percentage stands at a respectable .667. McLean has managed to score a total of 497 points and has conceded 482 points, giving them a positive but narrow margin of victory.

Team Scoring Average:
McLean’s scoring averages an impressive 55.2 points per game, a notable feat considering their balanced scoring approach across the court. They rely heavily on individual performances to generate offense, with standout player Eros Marchello leading the team with 15.0 points per game.

Team Leaders:

• Points Per Game: Eros Marchello (15.0)
• Rebounds Per Game: Derrick Russell (6.0)
• Assists Per Game: Eros Marchello (2.0)
• Steals Per Game: William Marks (5.0)
• Blocks Per Game: Nigel Davis (0.0)

Georgetown Day (24-25 Season)

On the other side of the court, Georgetown Day has faced a more challenging season with an overall record of 2-7. Their league performance has been particularly tough, with a 0-4 record, indicating that they have yet to find success against their league rivals. Their home record is slightly better at 1-3, while they have struggled on the road with a 1-4 record. Georgetown Day has scored 463 points but has allowed 604 points, underscoring the need for improvement in both offense and defense.

Team Scoring Average:
Georgetown Day averages 51.4 points per game, with a noticeable drop-off compared to McLean’s scoring average. Despite this, the team has had a relatively steady second-half performance, scoring 18.0 points per game in the third quarter and 13.0 points in the fourth quarter.

Team Leaders:

• Points Per Game: Jibril Nashid (12.4)
• Rebounds Per Game: Rafriel Guthrie (5.0)
• Assists Per Game: Rafriel Guthrie (4.0)
• Steals Per Game: Jacob Contee (2.0)
• Blocks Per Game: Miles Schall (0.4)

Team Comparison

When comparing the two teams, the statistics paint a clear picture of their contrasting strengths and weaknesses.

• Offense: McLean leads significantly in points per game, averaging 55.2, compared to Georgetown Day’s 51.4. This difference, while not huge, highlights McLean’s greater scoring ability, with individual leaders like Marchello boosting their offense.
• Defense: McLean also has an edge defensively, allowing 482 points to Georgetown Day’s 604. McLean’s defense, led by figures like William Marks (5 steals per game), has kept games closer, whereas Georgetown Day has struggled defensively, as evidenced by their higher points allowed.
• Rebounding and Assists: Georgetown Day’s players show a slight edge in the rebounding and assist categories, with Rafriel Guthrie leading both with 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. McLean’s Derrick Russell leads his team in rebounds (6.0), but the team’s overall assist numbers are modest, especially when compared to Georgetown Day’s playmaking abilities.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents throughout the season, and as of now, their records against common foes remain equal at 0-0, which will set the stage for upcoming matchups like the anticipated games on February 1 (McLean vs. St. Anselm’s Abbey) and January 25 (Georgetown Day vs. St. Anselm’s Abbey).

Conclusion

As the season progresses, McLean’s strong performance, led by standout players like Eros Marchello and Derrick Russell, positions them as a contender in their region. Georgetown Day, however, will need to make adjustments in both their offense and defense to turn their season around. With players like Jibril Nashid and Rafriel Guthrie leading the charge, they still have the potential to improve, but they will need to find consistency in their play if they hope to close the gap with their rivals in the upcoming games.

For both teams, the remainder of the season will be crucial in determining how they build on their strengths and address their weaknesses as they head into the postseason.