The Peddie varsity basketball team (Hightstown, NJ) will host Saint James (Hagerstown, MD) for a home tournament game on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
Matchup Details Basketball:
What: Washington, DC High School Basketball
Who: Peddie vs Saint James
When: Friday, December 06, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Comparing the 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons of Saint James and Peddie
As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, two teams, Saint James and Peddie, are catching the attention of basketball fans. Both teams have had a mix of performances in the early stages of the season, and their records offer insights into their strengths and areas for improvement. Here, we dive into their performance metrics, team averages, and comparison against common opponents.
Overall Records and Performance
Saint James (24-25)
- Overall Record: 2-3
- Home Record: 0-1
- Away Record: 0-0
- Neutral Site Record: 2-2
- Win Percentage: .400
- Points For (PF): 338
- Points Against (PA): 356
Peddie (24-25)
- Overall Record: 2-1
- Home Record: 0-1
- Away Record: 0-0
- Neutral Site Record: 2-0
- Win Percentage: .667
- Points For (PF): 219
- Points Against (PA): 180
At first glance, Peddie has had a slightly better start to the season with a 2-1 overall record and a .667 win percentage compared to Saint James’ 2-3 and .400 win percentage. Both teams have performed similarly in neutral-site games, each with a 2-2 and 2-0 record, respectively. However, Peddie has had fewer games on the road or at home, which may impact their overall performance.
Scoring Averages
Saint James has averaged 67.6 points per game, with their points spread across four quarters as follows:
- Q1: 22.0
- Q2: 17.5
- Q3: 12.0
- Q4: 16.5
Peddie, on the other hand, has averaged 73.0 points per game, although specific quarter-by-quarter data is not available. Despite this, Peddie’s overall scoring average is higher than Saint James’, which may be attributed to more consistent offensive output, especially in later game stretches.
Common Opponents and Head-to-Head Comparison
Both teams have faced a few of the same opponents this season, offering a direct comparison of how they’ve fared against shared competition.
Saint James vs. Common Opponents
- Hill School: Lost 91-62 (Away)
- Virginia Episcopal School: Won 74-68 (Home)
Peddie vs. Common Opponents
- Hill School: Pending (Home on 1/18/25)
- Virginia Episcopal School: Won 82-46 (Home on 11/23/24)
Both teams faced off against the Hill School and Virginia Episcopal School. Saint James lost to Hill School by a large margin but managed to defeat Virginia Episcopal School by a solid 74-68 scoreline. Peddie, in contrast, defeated Virginia Episcopal School with an impressive 82-46 win, though their upcoming matchup against Hill School will offer further insight into their performance against this common opponent.
Record Breakdown: Home, Away, and Neutral Sites
Saint James:
- 0-1 at Home
- 0-0 Away
- 2-2 at Neutral sites
Peddie:
- 0-1 at Home
- 0-0 Away
- 2-0 at Neutral sites
Both teams share a similar home record (0-1), though Peddie’s undefeated neutral-site performance stands out. This may indicate that Peddie performs well under non-home court conditions, whereas Saint James appears to perform better when playing away from home.
In-State vs. Out-of-State Performance
Saint James has struggled in out-of-state games with a 2-3 record, whereas Peddie has a better 2-1 record in these contests. Both teams have yet to play games in-state.
Conclusion
As of December 2024, both Saint James and Peddie are building their seasons with varied performances. Peddie leads slightly in overall win percentage and points for, suggesting they may have a more consistent offense, especially in neutral-site games. Saint James, despite their tough losses, has shown resilience in high-scoring games, particularly in their win over Virginia Episcopal School. Both teams will look to build on their performances as the season progresses, with key matchups ahead that will further define their standing for the rest of the year.
