The New Hampton School varsity basketball team (New Hampton, NH) is set to host South Kent School (South Kent, CT) in a non-conference game today at 3:00 PM.

Matchup Details:

• Teams: South Kent School (SKS) vs. New Hampton School (NHS)
• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM
• Location: New Hampton School, New Hampton, NH
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South Kent School vs. New Hampton School: A Comparative Look at the 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons

The 2024-2025 basketball season has proven to be an exciting one for both South Kent School and New Hampton School, as both teams have showcased their skill and competitiveness on the court. Here’s a breakdown of the two schools’ records, performance metrics, and comparisons based on their season so far.

South Kent School (24-25 Season Overview)

• Overall Record: 5-2
• Home Record: 4-0
• Away Record: 0-2
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: .714
• Points Scored (PF): 463
• Points Allowed (PA): 452
• Scoring Average (Final): 66.1 points per game

South Kent School has demonstrated a strong home court presence, maintaining an undefeated record at home with a perfect 4-0 record. However, their performance on the road has been more challenging, posting two losses in away games. Despite this, their overall win percentage of .714 and a solid point differential (+11) highlight a strong and balanced team.

New Hampton School (24-25 Season Overview)

• Overall Record: 2-1
• Home Record: 1-0
• Away Record: 0-1
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: .667
• Points Scored (PF): 230
• Points Allowed (PA): 231
• Scoring Average (Final): 76.7 points per game

New Hampton School has had a solid start to the season, with a win percentage of .667. Their record is slightly less impressive compared to South Kent’s, but they’ve managed to maintain a perfect home and neutral site record (2-0 combined). With a high-scoring average of 76.7 points per game, they’ve shown offensive potency, even though they have allowed a nearly equal amount of points, with a point differential of -1.

Team Scoring Comparison

South Kent’s scoring average of 66.1 points per game places them in a more defensive-oriented style of play, while New Hampton’s higher scoring average of 76.7 points per game indicates a more fast-paced, offensive-driven approach. The difference in scoring could be attributed to the contrasting styles of play, with South Kent focusing on grinding out wins and New Hampton relying on scoring bursts.

Common Opponents and Head-to-Head Records

Both teams have faced several common opponents this season, providing a direct comparison of their performances.

• Common Opponents:
  • Brewster Academy Prep: South Kent won 71-63 on 11/17/24, while New Hampton faces them on 1/24/25.
  • Darrow: South Kent won 69-67 on 1/8/25, while New Hampton won 90-79 on 11/9/24.
  • Vermont Academy: South Kent lost 59-55 on 1/11/25, while New Hampton has yet to face them as of 2/19/25.
  • Hoosac: South Kent won 58-47 on 1/15/25, with New Hampton facing them on 1/29/25.
  • Winchendon: South Kent has two matchups on 1/19/25 and 2/15/25, while New Hampton plays them on 12/7/24 and 1/11/25.
  • Newman: South Kent faces them on 2/14/25, with New Hampton playing them on 1/25/25.
  • St. Thomas More: South Kent faces them on 2/23/25, while New Hampton plays them on 3/1/25.

South Kent School holds a 3-1 record against common opponents, whereas New Hampton School has a 1-0 record against the same teams. The difference in performance against common opponents highlights the varied results for each team, though both have managed to post strong performances in their matchups.

Record Breakdown

• South Kent School:
  • Non-League Record: 5-2
  • League Record: 0-0
  • In-State Record: 0-1
  • Out-of-State Record: 5-1
• New Hampton School:
  • Non-League Record: 2-1
  • League Record: 0-0
  • In-State Record: 0-0
  • Out-of-State Record: 2-1

South Kent’s out-of-state success has been notable, with a 5-1 record in non-league play, while New Hampton has posted a 2-1 record in similar matchups.

Conclusion

Both South Kent School and New Hampton School have shown they are formidable competitors in the 2024-2025 season. South Kent boasts a solid overall record with a strong home presence, while New Hampton has proven their ability to score efficiently. As they head into the rest of the season, it will be interesting to see how they fare in their upcoming matchups, especially against common opponents, as both teams continue to seek success on both the home and away courts.