The Profile varsity basketball team (Bethlehem, NH) is set to play a home conference game against Newmarket (NH) today at 6:30 PM.

Matchup Information:

• Teams: Newmarket @ Profile
• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here
• Location: Bethlehem, NH (Home Game)

Newmarket vs. Profile: A Competitive Basketball Season Comparison (2024-2025)

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season unfolds, Newmarket and Profile have demonstrated distinct paths within the NH Division, with both teams offering intriguing storylines for fans and analysts alike.

Newmarket: Dominating the League

Newmarket’s basketball team has had an outstanding run this season, currently boasting an impressive 8-1 overall record. Their dominance extends beyond just the wins, with a perfect 8-1 league record, underscoring their excellence in the NH Division. Newmarket has been particularly formidable at home, where they are undefeated with a 5-0 record. Their ability to handle opponents both at home and away, with a 2-1 record on the road, further solidifies their strength as a title contender.

Offensively, Newmarket averages a strong 53.4 points per game, a testament to their scoring depth and offensive schemes. Defensively, they’ve allowed 285 points in total, highlighting a balanced team that excels both offensively and defensively. Their recent victories over Colebrook Academy (50-34) and Epping (40-33) highlight their dominance in both home and away settings.

Profile: Struggling for Consistency

On the other hand, Profile has had a more challenging season, holding a 3-5 overall record, with just a 2-4 performance in league play. Their struggles have been more apparent on the road, where they have won only 1 of their 4 away games and have yet to find success in neutral-site matchups. With a scoring average of 44.1 points per game, they have been less prolific compared to Newmarket.

Despite these challenges, Profile has managed to earn a few key victories. Notably, they narrowly defeated Colebrook Academy 50-48 on January 15, 2025. Their wins against common opponents like Epping, where they lost 46-31 in their December 7 match-up, show that while they have the potential to be competitive, inconsistency has been an issue.

Common Opponents

The two teams’ performance against common opponents highlights the gap in their respective seasons. Newmarket holds a perfect 2-0 record against their shared opponents, while Profile is only 1-2. This difference is especially evident in games like their encounter with Colebrook Academy, where Newmarket dominated with a 50-34 win, and Profile struggled with a loss of 49-37.

Their head-to-head matches against Epping also reflected contrasting outcomes: Newmarket secured a win (40-33), while Profile fell short with a 46-31 defeat. As the season progresses, these disparities in performance against similar competition point to Newmarket’s superior overall execution.

Team Statistics: Scoring and Defense

While both teams face unique challenges, the difference in their scoring capabilities is clear. Newmarket’s higher average of 53.4 points per game reflects their offensive depth, while Profile, averaging 44.1 points per game, struggles to match up offensively. The contrast in total points allowed further emphasizes the disparity—Newmarket has allowed just 285 points in total, while Profile has given up 375.

Looking Ahead

The season still has room for both teams to grow. Newmarket’s clear path to success will depend on maintaining their offensive firepower and defense, while Profile must focus on improving consistency and finding ways to convert close games into victories.

As the season progresses, the two teams will face off again, and fans are eagerly awaiting whether Profile can turn things around or if Newmarket will continue its dominance in the NH Division. For now, Newmarket holds a clear edge, but the competition is far from over.