The Flint Hill varsity basketball team (Oakton, VA) will host a conference game against Sidwell Friends (Washington, DC) on Friday, January 31, at 6 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Virginia High School Basketball
Who: Sidwell Friends vs Flint Hill
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Sidwell Friends vs Flint Hill

As the Virginia high school basketball season heats up, two powerhouse teams, Sidwell Friends (Washington, DC) and Flint Hill (Oakton, VA), are set to face off in a pair of much-anticipated conference matchups. Both teams boast impressive records and have demonstrated their prowess on the court. Here’s a deep dive into their performance so far and what fans can expect from these exciting encounters.

Team Overview and Performance

Sidwell Friends holds a strong 13-4 overall record, dominating their league with an undefeated 5-0 performance. Their home-court advantage has been clear, with a perfect 5-0 record, while their away and neutral performances stand at 2-1 and 6-3, respectively. They have a 0.765 winning percentage and have outscored opponents 886 to 744.

Flint Hill, on the other hand, holds a 10-8 overall record with a solid 6-1 region performance. Their home record is 4-1, away record 4-4, and neutral site games 2-3. Despite a lower 0.556 winning percentage, Flint Hill has been an offensive powerhouse, scoring 1,286 points while allowing 1,201.

Statistical Comparison

Sidwell Friends averages 52.1 points per game (PPG), while Flint Hill’s offensive output is significantly higher at 71.4 PPG. The scoring breakdown shows that Flint Hill consistently outscores Sidwell Friends in every quarter, with especially strong performances in the first and second quarters.

Quarterly Scoring Averages:

• Sidwell Friends: Q1 (11.9), Q2 (8.6), Q3 (14.0), Q4 (15.3), OT (11.0)
• Flint Hill: Q1 (17.2), Q2 (19.8), Q3 (18.4), Q4 (15.4), OT (4.0)

Key Players to Watch

For Sidwell Friends, Jalen Rougier-Roane (#1) leads the team with 13.6 PPG, while Ian Condon (#30) contributes 5.4 rebounds per game. Acaden Lewis (#11) spearheads playmaking with 4.0 assists per game, and Jadah Washington (#12) brings defensive strength with 2.6 steals per game.

Flint Hill’s top scorers and statistical leaders have yet to be identified in this report, but their high-scoring offense suggests a balanced attack with multiple contributors.

Common Opponent Analysis

Both teams have faced several common opponents, yielding mixed results:

• Highland: Sidwell Friends lost (41-33), while Flint Hill also fell (67-53).
• Georgetown Day: Both teams won convincingly, Sidwell Friends (62-41) and Flint Hill (79-54).
• St. Andrew’s Episcopal: Sidwell Friends won (66-63), while Flint Hill lost (74-68).
• Bullis: Both teams suffered close losses—Sidwell Friends (54-52) and Flint Hill (73-65).
• Potomac School: Both secured victories, Sidwell Friends (54-33) and Flint Hill (81-64, 63-46).
• Saint James: Both teams won, Sidwell Friends (49-23) and Flint Hill (71-68, 67-43).
• Maret: Both teams emerged victorious, Sidwell Friends (65-38) and Flint Hill (61-49).

Upcoming Matchups and Expectations

• Friday, January 31 @ Flint Hill (6 PM) – Sidwell Friends will travel to Oakton, VA, in an away conference game.
• Saturday, February 15 @ Sidwell Friends (6 PM) – Flint Hill will visit Washington, DC, for the rematch.

With Sidwell Friends’ disciplined defense and Flint Hill’s offensive firepower, these matchups promise intense action. Sidwell Friends will need to slow down Flint Hill’s potent attack, while Flint Hill must find a way to break through Sidwell Friends’ stifling defense.

Who will come out on top in this exciting Virginia high school basketball showdown? Stay tuned as these two teams battle for conference supremacy!