The Messalonskee (Oakland, ME) varsity basketball team will play a neutral-site playoff game against Falmouth (ME) today at 7:45 PM. This game is part of the “2025 MPA Boys’ Basketball Championships presented by Ware-Butler Building Supply – Class A” tournament.
Messalonskee vs Falmouth Game Info:
What: Maine High School Basketball
Who: Messalonskee (ME) vs Falmouth (ME)
When: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2025 MPA Boys’ Basketball Championships presented by Ware-Butler Building Supply – Class A
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Messalonskee vs Falmouth
As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season comes to a close, Falmouth and Messalonskee have emerged as two of the top contenders in Maine, with strong overall records and impressive performances across both their regional and non-regional games. Here’s a detailed look at the two teams’ seasons and how they compare across various metrics.
Team Records and Overall Performance
Falmouth (24-25 Season):
- Overall Record: 18-4
- Region Record: 12-1
- Home Record: 8-2
- Away Record: 6-2
- Neutral Record: 4-0
- Win Percentage: .818
- Region Win Percentage: .923
- Points For (PF): 1,351
- Points Against (PA): 1,067
Falmouth has shown dominance, especially in their region, where they boast a stellar 12-1 record. Their overall performance, with a solid win percentage of .818, reflects their ability to win across different venues, as evidenced by their undefeated neutral court record. They have outscored their opponents by an average of nearly 6.5 points per game, showcasing a potent offense.
Messalonskee (24-25 Season):
- Overall Record: 19-2
- Region Record: 14-2
- Home Record: 8-1
- Away Record: 8-1
- Neutral Record: 3-0
- Win Percentage: .905
- Region Win Percentage: .875
- Points For (PF): 1,219
- Points Against (PA): 1,029
Messalonskee has had a similarly impressive season, with a slightly better overall record of 19-2. Their region performance is also outstanding at 14-2, and they maintain an impressive win percentage of .905. Like Falmouth, they have been highly effective at both home and away games, and they too have a perfect neutral record. With a slightly lower points for and against total, Messalonskee has been slightly less high-scoring but still consistently dominant.
Scoring Averages by Quarter
Falmouth’s Scoring Averages:
- Q1: N/A
- Q2: N/A
- Q3: N/A
- Q4: N/A
- Final: 61.4 points per game
Falmouth’s average of 61.4 points per game indicates a balanced attack, though specific breakdowns by quarter are unavailable for a detailed understanding of their scoring trends across the game.
Messalonskee’s Scoring Averages:
- Q1: 12.0 points
- Q2: 7.0 points
- Q3: 20.0 points
- Q4: 13.0 points
- Final: 58.0 points per game
Messalonskee’s scoring breakdown shows a strong third-quarter performance, where they score 20 points on average, helping them pull away in games. Their first and fourth-quarter scores remain relatively steady, contributing to their overall strong performance.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
Both teams faced common opponents during the season, which provides an interesting comparison point:
- Common Opponent Record:
- Falmouth: 1-0
- Messalonskee: 1-0
This indicates both teams defeated their shared opponent in their respective matchups, showing they are on similar footing when facing common competition.
- Notable Game – Greely:
- Falmouth vs. Greely (1/20/25): Falmouth won 59-45
- Messalonskee vs. Greely (1/11/25): Messalonskee won 45-43
In the head-to-head against Greely, both teams secured victories, though Falmouth did so by a larger margin. However, Messalonskee’s narrow win indicates their ability to compete in close games.
Record Breakdown by Categories
- Overall Records:
- Falmouth: 18-4
- Messalonskee: 19-2
- League Performance:
- Falmouth: 12-1
- Messalonskee: 14-2
- Non-League Performance:
- Falmouth: 3-3
- Messalonskee: 2-0
- Head-to-Head:
- Falmouth: 0-0
- Messalonskee: 0-0 (No head-to-head match this season)
- Playoff Performance:
- Both teams are undefeated in their respective playoff games, each standing at 3-0.
Final Thoughts
Both Falmouth and Messalonskee have had stellar seasons, with strong records in their respective regions and overall performances. Their ability to perform well in both home and away games, combined with strong playoff runs, positions them as top contenders. Though Messalonskee edges Falmouth in terms of overall win percentage and regional performance, Falmouth’s scoring prowess and undefeated neutral court record make them a formidable opponent. As the season draws to a close, both teams remain powerful forces in Maine high school basketball, and any future matchup between the two would surely be an exciting one to watch.
