The St. Christopher’s varsity basketball team (Richmond, VA) will host a non-conference game against Virginia Episcopal School (Lynchburg, VA) today at 1:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Virginia High School Basketball
Who: Virginia Episcopal School vs St. Christopher’s
When: Today, February 8, 2025
Time: 1:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Virginia Episcopal School vs St. Christopher’s

The 2024-2025 Virginia high school basketball season has showcased two teams on vastly different trajectories: Virginia Episcopal School and St. Christopher’s. While both teams have fought hard throughout the season, their records, performances, and statistics paint a clear picture of their journeys.

Season Overview

Virginia Episcopal School has had a challenging season, finishing with a 9-16 overall record. Despite their struggles, they posted a respectable 4-6 record in their region and managed a 5-4 home record. However, their struggles on the road (3-9) and in neutral-site games (1-3) significantly impacted their overall performance. With a .360 win percentage, their efforts fell short of a winning season.

In contrast, St. Christopher’s dominated, boasting an impressive 19-2 record. They remained undefeated in their region (11-0) and were nearly unstoppable at home (8-1), on the road (6-1), and in neutral-site matchups (5-0). Their remarkable .905 win percentage and a perfect regional record made them a formidable force in Virginia high school basketball.

Scoring and Team Performance

Virginia Episcopal School averaged 58.9 points per game, while St. Christopher’s led with a higher scoring output of 65.1 points per game. Quarter-by-quarter, Virginia Episcopal struggled to maintain consistency, whereas St. Christopher’s showed strength in the second half, outscoring opponents with 18.8 points in the third quarter and 17.0 in the fourth.

Statistical Comparison:

• Virginia Episcopal School:
  • 58.5 PPG
  • 32.1 RPG
  • 12.3 APG
  • 8.4 SPG
  • 2.1 BPG
• St. Christopher’s:
  • Statistical breakdown not available, but significantly higher performance overall.

Individual Standouts

For Virginia Episcopal, Kaloyan Kolev was a standout player, leading the team in multiple categories:

• Points Per Game: 14.6
• Rebounds Per Game: 7.2
• Assists Per Game: 4.2
• Steals Per Game: 1.5

Braden Norris contributed defensively with 1.1 blocks per game.

St. Christopher’s did not have individual stats available, but their dominant record and high team averages suggest a well-rounded and highly skilled roster.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Despite playing against some of the same opponents, the two teams had vastly different outcomes:

• Virginia Episcopal: 0-2 against common opponents
• St. Christopher’s: 3-0 against common opponents

For example, Virginia Episcopal fell to The Carmel School (55-51) and Benedictine (44-43), while St. Christopher’s secured victories over both (69-57 and 68-55, respectively). St. Christopher’s also defeated Benedictine in a second matchup, further highlighting their dominance.

Conclusion

Virginia Episcopal School and St. Christopher’s have had very different seasons, with one team struggling to find consistency and the other establishing itself as a powerhouse. While Virginia Episcopal can take pride in their individual performances and occasional victories, St. Christopher’s has set the bar high with their near-perfect season. As playoffs approach, St. Christopher’s looks poised for a deep run, while Virginia Episcopal will aim to build on their experiences and come back stronger next season.