The Vermillion (SD) varsity basketball team will host Lennox (SD) for a conference game today at 7:45 PM.

Game Details:

• Teams: Lennox vs Vermillion
• Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
• Time: 7:45 PM
• Location: Vermillion (SD)
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Lennox vs. Vermillion: A Head-to-Head Breakdown of the 2024-2025 Basketball Season

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season heats up, two teams from South Dakota have shown exceptional performance, setting up an intriguing comparison: Lennox and Vermillion. Both teams have displayed dominant records, competitive scores, and impressive wins against common opponents, which makes their matchup even more exciting. Let’s take a closer look at their rankings, records, and performance statistics.

Team Records & Performance

Lennox (24-25)

• Overall Record: 7-2
• Region Record: 1-1
• Home Record: 2-1
• Away Record: 4-1
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: 77.8%
• Region Win Percentage: 50%
• Points For (PF): 591
• Points Against (PA): 429

Lennox has had a strong season, particularly on the road, where they’ve posted a solid 4-1 record. Their offensive and defensive efficiency has been good, with an average of 65.7 points per game.

Vermillion (24-25)

• Overall Record: 7-1
• Home Record: 7-1
• Away Record: 4-0
• Neutral Record: 2-0
• Win Percentage: 87.5%
• Points For (PF): 544
• Points Against (PA): 373

Vermillion has been particularly dominant at home with a 7-1 record, showcasing a solid performance across the board. Their offense has averaged 68.0 points per game, and they have been efficient defensively, allowing just 373 points so far this season.

Team Scoring Averages

• Lennox: 65.7 points per game
• Vermillion: 68.0 points per game

The teams are very close in scoring, but Vermillion has the slight edge in offensive production with a higher points per game average. Both teams, however, have shown an ability to score efficiently throughout their respective seasons.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents, offering valuable insights into how they perform against similar competition. Below are the results from games against common opponents:

• Sioux Falls Christian:
  • Lennox: Lost 66-59 (12/13/24)
  • Vermillion: TBD (1/23/25)
• Madison:
  • Lennox: Won 78-38 (12/19/24)
  • Vermillion: Won 72-46 (1/14/25)
• Pine Ridge:
  • Lennox: Won 61-60 (12/30/24)
  • Vermillion: Won 65-45 (1/4/25)
• Canton:
  • Lennox: Won 90-23 (1/2/25)
  • Vermillion: TBD (2/24/25)
• Groton:
  • Lennox: Won 63-55 (1/11/25)
  • Vermillion: TBD (2/7/25)
• West Central:
  • Lennox: TBD (1/23/25)
  • Vermillion: Lost 64-62 (12/17/24)

Both teams have performed impressively, with Lennox securing victories against tough teams like Canton and Groton, while Vermillion has been dominant against Madison and Pine Ridge.

Record Breakdown

The head-to-head record of both teams is solid across various categories:

• Lennox’s Overall Record: 7-2
  • 1-1 in league play
  • 6-1 in non-league games
• Vermillion’s Overall Record: 7-1
  • 7-1 in-state
  • 0-1 out-of-state

Lennox has shown great consistency, particularly in non-league play, while Vermillion remains nearly undefeated in their season, with only one loss to date. Both teams are still perfect in their neutral-site games.

Looking Ahead

The season is far from over, and as both Lennox and Vermillion continue to perform at a high level, their upcoming games are crucial in shaping their playoff seeding. With such a closely matched rivalry, the battle for supremacy in South Dakota high school basketball is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

Both teams have a clear competitive edge against their common opponents, but the final showdown between these two might determine who takes the top spot as the season progresses. Fans will be eagerly watching as Lennox and Vermillion continue to rack up wins and prepare for the playoffs. The upcoming head-to-head matchups, especially in games against teams like Sioux Falls Christian, Groton, and Canton, will be crucial for both squads as they continue their successful campaigns.

With only a few games left, it remains to be seen who will emerge as the dominant force in this exciting season of high school basketball.