As the high school basketball season progresses, one exciting matchup on the horizon is between the Sharon Academy Eagles and the Arlington Memorial Patriots. With both teams working through their respective challenges, the upcoming games will be crucial for each team’s progress as they battle in Vermont’s high school basketball league.

Current Records and Performance Breakdown

Sharon Academy (24-25)

• Overall Record: 0-8
• District Record: 0-6
• Home Record: 0-3
• Away Record: 0-5
• Points Scored (PF): 226
• Points Allowed (PA): 503
• Scoring Average: 28.3 points per game

Sharon Academy is still in search of its first win this season. Despite strong individual performances, the Eagles have struggled to find consistency on both offense and defense. Their points-per-game average sits at 28.3, reflecting some scoring difficulties. Their defense has also been a challenge, with opponents scoring 503 points against them in their eight losses.

Arlington Memorial (24-25)

• Overall Record: 4-4
• District Record: 2-3
• Home Record: 1-2
• Away Record: 2-2
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Points Scored (PF): 413
• Points Allowed (PA): 404
• Scoring Average: 51.6 points per game

On the other side, Arlington Memorial has had a more balanced season. With a .500 overall record, they’ve managed to average a respectable 51.6 points per game, and their overall performance shows promising signs of improvement. Though they have faced tough competition, Arlington has managed to stay competitive with a positive record in non-league games (2-1).

Upcoming Matchups

The Sharon Academy Eagles are gearing up for a challenging away game against Arlington Memorial on Friday, January 17 at 7:30 PM. This game marks a pivotal moment for both teams as Sharon Academy is looking for a breakthrough win while Arlington Memorial aims to continue its solid performance and improve on its district record.

Common Opponents

Both Sharon Academy and Arlington Memorial have faced several of the same opponents throughout the season, offering a glimpse of their performance relative to each other. Here’s a quick look at how both teams have fared against common opponents:

• Mill River: Sharon Academy lost 40-36 at home, while Arlington Memorial defeated Mill River 68-44 at home.
• Grace Christian: Sharon Academy lost 60-21, while Arlington Memorial will play Grace Christian later this season.
• West Rutland: Sharon Academy was defeated 72-10, while Arlington Memorial fell 62-39 at home.
• Long Trail: Sharon Academy lost 56-40, while Arlington Memorial lost 46-33 at home but later secured a 51-47 win in their rematch.

Through these common matchups, Arlington Memorial has shown stronger results, particularly in their victories over Mill River and Long Trail, both of which were difficult for Sharon Academy.

Looking Ahead

With the season still in its early stages, both teams have plenty of opportunities to turn things around. Sharon Academy will be hoping to capitalize on any momentum from their upcoming games, and with future matchups against teams like Poultney and Oxbow, they might find the competition more manageable. However, Arlington Memorial’s more competitive record this season suggests they could continue to challenge for higher standings in the league.

As these two teams prepare for their upcoming games, basketball fans in Vermont are in for some exciting matchups as Sharon Academy looks for its first win and Arlington Memorial seeks to build on its promising start to the season.