The Schenck varsity basketball team (East Millinocket, ME) will face off against Southern Aroostook (Dyer Brook, ME) in a neutral-site playoff game today at 1:30 PM. This matchup is part of the 2025 MPA Boys’ Basketball Championships presented by Ware-Butler Building Supply – Class D tournament.
Schenck vs Southern Aroostook Game Info:
What: Maine High School Basketball
Who: Schenck (ME) vs Southern Aroostook (ME)
When: Monday, February 17, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2025 MPA Boys’ Basketball Championships presented by Ware-Butler Building Supply – Class D
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Schenck vs Southern Aroostook
As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season progresses, two teams stand out in their respective classes: Southern Aroostook and Schenck. While both teams have had impressive runs, their records and statistics paint a clear picture of their performance throughout the season.
Team Overview
Southern Aroostook (Class 10, ME)
- Overall Record: 9-10
- Regional Record: 7-5
- Home Record: 4-5
- Away Record: 4-5
- Neutral Site Record: 1-0
- Total Points For (PF): 993
- Total Points Against (PA): 1,041
- Winning Percentage: 47.4%
Schenck (Class 1, ME)
- Overall Record: 19-1
- Regional Record: 7-1
- Home Record: 8-1
- Away Record: 9-0
- Neutral Site Record: 2-0
- Total Points For (PF): 1,220
- Total Points Against (PA): 687
- Winning Percentage: 95.0%
Scoring Averages by Quarter
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Southern Aroostook | 9.0 | 6.0 | 11.5 | 13.0 | 52.3 |
Schenck | 11.0 | 14.3 | 10.0 | 15.0 | 61.0 |
Schenck’s offensive consistency across all four quarters contributes to their dominant season. They average nearly nine points more per game than Southern Aroostook, with their strongest scoring performances in the second and fourth quarters.
Common Opponent Comparison
Date | Away | Home | Southern Aroostook Result | Schenck Result |
12/30/24 | Stearns | Southern Aroostook | (W) 60-57 | – |
1/23/25 | Southern Aroostook | Stearns | (L) 64-58 | – |
1/4/25 | Southern Aroostook | Katahdin | (L) 64-28 | – |
2/4/25 | Katahdin | Southern Aroostook | (L) 78-33 | – |
12/23/24 | Schenck | Stearns | – | (W) 69-37 |
2/5/25 | Stearns | Schenck | – | (W) 65-28 |
12/6/24 | Katahdin | Schenck | – | (L) 52-49 |
12/16/24 | Schenck | Katahdin | – | (W) 64-43 |
Schenck holds a 3-1 record against common opponents, while Southern Aroostook is 1-3. Notably, Schenck dominated Stearns in both meetings, whereas Southern Aroostook split their matchups.
Key Takeaways
- Schenck’s Dominance: With only one loss this season, Schenck has proven to be a powerhouse, boasting a strong offense and an even stronger defense, allowing only 687 total points compared to Southern Aroostook’s 1,041.
- Southern Aroostook’s Struggles: While competitive in several games, Southern Aroostook has faced challenges, particularly in non-league play (1-5 record) and against common opponents.
- Head-to-Head Matchup: As of now, the two teams have not faced each other this season. If they do meet in the playoffs, Schenck would enter as the clear favorite.
With playoffs approaching, Southern Aroostook will aim to turn their season around, while Schenck looks to continue their dominance in pursuit of a championship title.