The Flint Hill (Oakton, VA) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Sidwell Friends (Washington, DC) on Friday, January 31, at 6 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Washington, DC 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 winter season heats up, basketball fans are gearing up for some exciting matchups across the region. One such game to keep an eye on is the showdown between Sidwell Friends (Washington, DC) and Flint Hill (Oakton, VA). Both teams are having notable seasons, and this upcoming conference clash is bound to offer thrilling action.
Sidwell Friends – A Dominant Force in DC Basketball
Sidwell Friends enters this season with an impressive 14-4 record, dominating in their league with a perfect 6-0 mark. With a win percentage of .778, the team has shown resilience both at home (5-0) and on the road (3-1), while also picking up a solid 6-3 neutral court record. The team has been effective at both ends of the floor, with an average of 52.7 points per game and a strong defensive effort allowing just 796 points across the season.
Key player Jalen Rougier-Roane leads the team in scoring with 14.1 points per game, while Ian Condon (5.4 rebounds per game) and Acaden Lewis (4.0 assists per game) have been instrumental in the team’s success. Sidwell Friends’ only blemishes this season have come in narrow losses to teams like Highland and Bullis, but their wins against Georgetown Day, St. Andrew’s Episcopal, and Potomac School highlight their ability to rise to the occasion.
Flint Hill – Strong in Virginia, But Battling Inconsistency
Flint Hill, with a 10-9 overall record, has had a season marked by both highs and lows. They’ve been dominant in their region with a 6-1 mark, but have struggled outside of the region with a 2-7 record. The team’s scoring average of 70.8 points per game stands out, with standout performances from players like their top scorer, who leads the team in points.
Flint Hill’s performance at home (4-2) and away (4-4) suggests a solid team capable of competing in hostile environments, though they’ve yet to deliver the kind of consistent performance needed to make a deep playoff run. Their matchup with Sidwell Friends in late January will be an important test to see how they handle top-tier competition.
Key Matchups and Head-to-Head
Sidwell Friends and Flint Hill share a number of common opponents this season, with Sidwell holding a slight edge at 6-2 compared to Flint Hill’s 6-3. Both teams faced off against Georgetown Day, with Sidwell winning 62-41, while Flint Hill came out on top 79-54 in a more recent meeting. However, Flint Hill has struggled against other tough teams, falling to Highland and St. Andrew’s Episcopal, while Sidwell has been more consistent.
The upcoming matchups between these two teams will provide crucial insight into their playoff potential. The first of these games is scheduled for Friday, January 31 at Flint Hill, while the second meeting will take place on Saturday, February 15 at Sidwell Friends.
The Sidwell Friends Advantage
Sidwell Friends has the upper hand when it comes to team defense, allowing just 796 points through 18 games, compared to Flint Hill’s 1,265. Sidwell’s scoring balance, with their highest-scoring quarter being the fourth (15.0 points per game), shows that they are particularly dangerous down the stretch.
With their perfect league record, Sidwell Friends has proven that they can perform under pressure, especially in tight contests. Jalen Rougier-Roane’s leadership and consistent scoring are key components of their success.
Flint Hill’s Challenge
For Flint Hill, the challenge lies in building on their offensive strengths and improving their consistency. The team’s high-scoring offense is evident, but their defensive lapses have sometimes cost them in crucial moments. If they can tighten up defensively, they could pose a serious challenge to Sidwell Friends in both upcoming meetings.
Conclusion
As both teams head toward their respective matchups, Sidwell Friends appears to have the edge in terms of consistency, but Flint Hill is capable of pulling off surprises. With both teams bringing their A-game, the battles between Sidwell Friends and Flint Hill promise to be an exciting chapter in the Washington DC high school basketball season.
Fans and players alike are eagerly anticipating what these contests will bring—will Sidwell Friends maintain their perfect league record, or will Flint Hill’s high-powered offense prove too much to handle? Only time will tell.
