The Vermont Academy (Saxtons River, VT) varsity basketball team will host Tilton School (Tilton, NH) for a home conference game on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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What: Prep Schools High School Basketball
Who: Vermont Academy vs Tilton School
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
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Tilton School and Vermont Academy Basketball: A Look Ahead to the 2024-2025 Season
As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season gets underway, Tilton School and Vermont Academy are two teams to watch in the competitive landscape of prep school basketball. Both teams have set their sights on successful campaigns, and early season statistics and schedules offer a glimpse into what fans can expect.
Tilton School: Looking to Start Strong
Tilton School enters the season with a clean slate—an overall record of 0-0, reflecting their unplayed games thus far. With no home or away games recorded yet, it remains to be seen how they will perform in the coming weeks. As the season unfolds, Tilton will look to establish their rhythm and build on their performance from previous years. The team has an ambitious schedule ahead, including key matchups with New Hampton School, St. Paul’s, and Brewster Academy National, to name just a few.
Key games to watch for Tilton School include:
- December 6, 2024: New Hampton School vs. Tilton School
- January 15, 2025: St. Paul’s vs. Tilton School
- February 7, 2025: Winchendon vs. Tilton School
- February 24, 2025: Brewster Academy National vs. Tilton School
With their league and non-league schedules ahead, Tilton will be aiming to secure a strong start, especially at home where they will host key opponents.
Vermont Academy: Strong Start to the Season
Vermont Academy has already made a statement early in the season, starting with a dominant 1-0 record. Their lone victory came in their home opener against New Hampton School on December 4, 2024, where they secured a 77-44 win. With this perfect 1.000 win percentage and a well-rounded scoring performance, Vermont Academy is entering the season with confidence.
Their future matchups will test their early success, with games against strong programs such as St. Paul’s, Winchendon, and Brewster Academy National. Key dates for Vermont Academy include:
- January 13, 2025: Vermont Academy vs. Holderness
- February 3, 2025: Winchendon vs. Vermont Academy
- February 14, 2025: Proctor Academy vs. Vermont Academy
The team’s early win has set a high bar, and they will need to maintain that level of performance to continue their momentum through a challenging schedule.
Common Opponents: How the Teams Stack Up
Looking at common opponents, both Tilton School and Vermont Academy will face off against teams like New Hampton School, St. Paul’s, Winchendon, and Brewster Academy National. However, while the two teams share these common opponents, the outcomes of those games will ultimately help determine their comparative success over the course of the season.
- New Hampton School: Both teams will face New Hampton, with Tilton hosting them on December 6, 2024, while Vermont Academy already secured a victory on December 4.
- St. Paul’s: Another key common opponent for both teams. Tilton will face St. Paul’s on January 15, 2025, while Vermont Academy meets them on February 8, 2025.
- Winchendon: A crucial matchup for both sides. Tilton will meet Winchendon on February 7, 2025, and Vermont Academy will face them earlier on February 3, 2025.
The record against these common opponents could be an important factor in ranking both teams later in the season as they look to secure top spots in the league.
Looking Ahead: Competitive Balance and Key Matchups
Both Tilton School and Vermont Academy face a tough road ahead, with several challenging opponents on their schedules. For Tilton, their focus will be on establishing a strong start to the season and developing chemistry through their early matchups. On the other hand, Vermont Academy will aim to continue their success after their impressive opening win, with a key test coming soon against Holderness on January 13, 2025.
With several head-to-head contests yet to come, including Tilton’s showdown with Vermont Academy later in the season, it’s shaping up to be an exciting year for both teams. Fans can expect high-stakes games, thrilling performances, and a lot to look forward to as these prep schools compete for dominance in the 2024-2025 basketball season.
In conclusion, both Tilton School and Vermont Academy will be teams to watch closely as their seasons unfold, with each squad seeking to build momentum, overcome key challenges, and claim their spot at the top. The upcoming matchups will surely provide plenty of drama as these two rivals clash with common opponents and each other.
