The Peddie (Hightstown, NJ) varsity basketball team is set to host Lawrenceville School (Lawrenceville, NJ) for a home conference game today, January 11, 2025, at 6 PM.
Matchup Details:
- LS vs. Peddie Basketball Game
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Live stream: Watch Here
Basketball Battle: Lawrenceville School vs Peddie School – A Mid-Season Review
As we move further into the 2024-2025 basketball season, two of New Jersey’s top private schools, Lawrenceville School and Peddie School, are shaping up to provide some intense and competitive matchups. Both teams have had their share of victories and challenges, but it’s the head-to-head battles and common opponents that are defining their current season records. Here’s a closer look at both teams’ performance so far, as well as what’s ahead in their schedules.
Lawrenceville School (24-25)
The Lawrenceville School basketball team has made an impressive start to the season with a perfect 1-0 record. Their only game so far was a non-league matchup against Life Center Academy on January 9, 2025, where they triumphed 65-56. This victory reflects not only a solid start but also a high level of team play, with their offensive scoring averaging 65 points per game (PF) and holding their opponents to 56 points (PA).
Record Breakdown:
- Overall Record: 1-0
- Non-League Record: 1-0
- Home Record: 0-0
- Away Record: 1-0
- Scoring Average: 65.0 points per game
Peddie School (24-25)
On the other side, Peddie School has had a more mixed season, standing at 5-5 overall. However, what stands out is their undefeated record in neutral games (3-0), which shows their ability to perform under pressure away from home court. Their offensive output averages 64 points per game, just one point behind Lawrenceville’s scoring average. A notable loss came on January 8, 2025, when Peddie faced Blair Academy and suffered a 64-50 defeat.
Record Breakdown:
- Overall Record: 5-5
- League Record: 0-1
- Non-League Record: 0-4
- Home Record: 2-4
- Away Record: 0-1
- Neutral Record: 3-0
- Scoring Average: 64.0 points per game
Head-to-Head Comparison:
Both teams have faced common opponents, but their results have been drastically different. Lawrenceville’s perfect 1-0 record against Life Center Academy contrasts sharply with Peddie’s struggles, as they will face Life Center Academy on February 10, 2025. Furthermore, Lawrenceville has yet to play Blair Academy, while Peddie was recently handed a loss in their January 8 meeting.
Upcoming Schedule for Both Teams:
Both teams still have important matchups on the horizon. Lawrenceville’s next game is a non-league clash against Blair Academy on January 25, 2025. After that, they’ll face Hun on February 5, 2025, and Pennington on February 7, 2025. On the other hand, Peddie will continue to pursue a stronger record with their next challenge against Hun on January 15, 2025, followed by a tough away game against Pennington on January 22, 2025.
Final Thoughts:
As the season progresses, Lawrenceville School has shown consistency and a promising future, with a solid record and strong offensive performance. On the other hand, Peddie’s mixed results have demonstrated both the challenges and opportunities they face. Their ability to perform in neutral-site games gives them an edge in high-pressure situations, but they will need to adjust and improve in their home and league matchups.
With common opponents on the schedule, it will be interesting to see if Lawrenceville maintains their perfect start and if Peddie can bounce back from their early setbacks to make a late-season push.
The next few weeks are crucial for both teams, as they prepare for both local and league competition, including a potential playoff berth. The rivalry between these two historic institutions continues to shape the landscape of New Jersey high school basketball, and fans are eagerly watching how both teams fare in the remainder of the season.
