The Woodstock (VT) varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Stowe (VT) on Friday, January 17 at 7 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Vermont High School Basketball
Who: Stowe vs Woodstock
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Stowe vs Woodstock

As the 2024-2025 Vermont high school basketball season progresses, both Stowe and Woodstock are showing distinct patterns of play, with varying levels of success in their respective districts and across the state. Here’s an overview of their rankings, records, and statistical trends, which provide insight into their seasons so far.

Stowe’s Struggles in District Play

Stowe High School’s boys’ basketball team currently holds a 2-6 overall record, reflecting a tough start to the season. Their district performance has been particularly challenging, with a 1-5 record, contributing to a district win percentage of just 16.7%. The team has struggled both at home and away, with a 2-4 home record and 0-2 record on the road. Despite these setbacks, they have scored a total of 394 points, but have conceded 485 points, leading to an average of 49.3 points per game. The team’s scoring breakdown shows a relatively strong first quarter (16.0 points) but diminishes in the second (13.0) and third quarters (10.0), with only a slight rebound in the fourth (12.0).

Woodstock’s Strong District Performance

On the other hand, Woodstock High School has enjoyed a much more successful season with a 5-3 overall record and an undefeated 3-0 mark in district play. Their win percentage of 62.5% overall, and a perfect 100% district performance, sets them apart as a dominant team in their division. Woodstock has scored 474 points while allowing 373, averaging 59.3 points per game, which is significantly higher than Stowe’s. They are particularly strong in the first three quarters, averaging 17.0 points in the first, 18.0 in the second, and another 18.0 in the third. However, they struggle a bit in the fourth quarter, averaging only 8.0 points.

Common Opponent Breakdown

Both Stowe and Woodstock faced the same opponent, Randolph, and had similar outcomes. Stowe hosted Randolph on December 16, 2024, but was defeated 64-54. Woodstock, on the other hand, faced Randolph on December 27, 2024, but suffered a more lopsided loss, 48-33. This result highlights that, while both teams were unable to secure a win against Randolph, Woodstock’s loss came by a wider margin, further emphasizing their differences in current form.

Head-to-Head Comparison

While both teams have faced different opponents in their non-league matchups, the direct head-to-head between Stowe and Woodstock has not yet taken place this season. The upcoming matchup between these two teams will be crucial in determining how they stack up against one another and may impact their district standings.

Record Breakdown: In-State and Non-League

The teams’ records in in-state games provide further insight into their performance. Stowe has a 2-6 record against in-state teams, with no wins on the road and two losses at home. Woodstock has a much stronger 4-3 record in-state, benefiting from a dominant 3-1 record away from home.

Looking at non-league games, Stowe has managed a 1-1 record, while Woodstock has performed slightly better with a 2-3 record in those matchups. Both teams have yet to play neutral-site games or have any playoff results, as the season continues to unfold.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, Woodstock’s ability to dominate in district play and maintain a strong scoring presence in the first three quarters has set them apart from Stowe, whose struggles to maintain consistency throughout the game have contributed to their challenging season. The two teams, though with similar results against common opponents like Randolph, will be looking to improve their form as they move through the remainder of the 2024-2025 basketball season.

The upcoming Stowe vs. Woodstock matchup promises to be an exciting one, with both teams seeking to shift their momentum and enhance their standing in their respective districts.