The Largo High School varsity basketball team will be playing a home non-conference game against South Lakes from Reston, VA today at 11:45 AM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Virginia High School Basketball
Who: South Lakes vs Largo
When: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 11:45. a.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: South Lakes vs Largo
As the 2024-2025 Virginia High School basketball season progresses, two teams have been making waves in their respective regions: South Lakes from Virginia and Largo from Maryland. Each team has displayed solid performance with strong records, making them formidable competitors as they push toward the playoffs. Here’s a detailed look at their performance and comparison.
South Lakes High School (VA)
South Lakes has been performing well with an impressive 6-1 overall record, with a win percentage of .857. The team’s dominance on the court has been evident, particularly with their ability to play effectively at home, where they remain undefeated with a 3-0 record. Away from home, they hold a 2-1 record, and they’ve managed to secure one win in neutral-site games.
Key Stats:
- Overall Record: 6-1
- Home Record: 3-0
- Away Record: 2-1
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Points Scored (PF): 484
- Points Allowed (PA): 367
- Win Percentage: .857
Team Scoring Averages:
- First Quarter (Q1): 11.0
- Second Quarter (Q2): 18.3
- Third Quarter (Q3): 19.7
- Fourth Quarter (Q4): 15.0
- Final: 69.1
South Lakes’ balanced scoring across all four quarters has been a key factor in their success. The team’s ability to produce consistent scoring, particularly in the third quarter, has allowed them to build significant leads.
Largo High School (MD)
Largo has also been showing a strong performance in the 2024-2025 season, sitting with a 4-2 overall record. With a win percentage of .667, the team has been quite competitive, particularly in their region where they have a perfect 2-0 record. Largo has performed solidly at home (2-1), while their away games have been a bit more challenging with a 0-1 record. Neutral-site games are not yet on their schedule.
Key Stats:
- Overall Record: 4-2
- Region Record: 2-0
- Home Record: 2-1
- Away Record: 0-1
- Neutral Record: 0-0
- Points Scored (PF): 466
- Points Allowed (PA): 331
- Win Percentage: .667
- Region Win Percentage: 1.000
Team Scoring Averages:
- First Quarter (Q1): 10.0
- Second Quarter (Q2): 12.0
- Third Quarter (Q3): 18.0
- Fourth Quarter (Q4): 16.0
- Final: 77.7
Largo’s offensive strategy has been focused on steady scoring, with a noticeable increase in production during the third quarter. The team’s ability to maintain scoring consistency through the final periods has been crucial to their success.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced off against City College, with South Lakes defeating the team 82-69 on December 27, 2024. Largo is scheduled to play City College on February 4, 2025. While both teams have had competitive schedules, South Lakes has been the only team to register a recorded result against a common opponent thus far.
Record Breakdown
The record comparison between the two schools reveals both strengths and areas for improvement:
- Overall Record: South Lakes has a slightly better record at 6-1, compared to Largo’s 4-2.
- League Play: South Lakes has not yet played in a league game, whereas Largo is 2-0 in regional competition.
- Home and Away: South Lakes holds a perfect home record, while Largo has a losing record in away games.
- Playoff and Non-League Play: South Lakes has been dominant in non-league games, with a 5-1 record, while Largo has struggled in non-league matchups, holding a 1-2 record.
Conclusion
As both teams move forward in the 2024-2025 Virginia High School basketball season, the rivalry between South Lakes and Largo continues to heat up. South Lakes’ strong overall record and impressive home-court performance make them a favorite in the Virginia division. Meanwhile, Largo’s regional success and scoring prowess highlight their potential in Maryland and beyond. As they continue to face off against tough opponents, the upcoming matchups will be crucial in determining the teams’ playoff hopes and standing in their respective states.
