The Williston Northampton varsity basketball team (Easthampton, MA) will play a home conference game against Berkshire School (Sheffield, MA) on Friday, January 10 at 5:30 PM.

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What: Prep Schools High School Basketball
Who: Williston Northampton vs Berkshire School
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 5:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

A Look at Berkshire School and Williston Northampton’s Basketball Season in 2024-2025

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, both Berkshire School and Williston Northampton are starting their campaigns with unique storylines. Below, we take a closer look at their current standings, recent results, and projections for the rest of the season.

Berkshire School (24-25 Season Overview)

Record Overview:

• Overall Record: 0-1
• League Record: 0-1
• Home Record: 0-0
• Away Record: 0-1
• Win Percentage: .000
• League Win Percentage: .000

Berkshire School has kicked off its season with a challenging 0-1 start. Their sole game so far ended in a defeat to Suffield Academy, with a final score of 80-54. Despite their early struggles, the team has shown resilience and will look to bounce back in the coming weeks. With no home games played yet, Berkshire will likely be eager to capitalize on future home opportunities and improve upon their performance.

Scoring Average:

• Points For (PF): 54
• Points Against (PA): 80

Berkshire’s scoring has not been the problem, but their defense has room for improvement, as evidenced by the 80 points they allowed in their opening loss. The team will need to tighten up defensively while continuing to build its offensive game.

Key Upcoming Matchups:

• 1/15/25: Williston Northampton vs. Suffield Academy (at Williston Northampton)
• 2/22/25: Suffield Academy vs. Williston Northampton (at Suffield Academy)

Williston Northampton (24-25 Season Overview)

Record Overview:

• Overall Record: 0-0
• Home Record: 0-0
• Away Record: 0-0
• Win Percentage: .000
• Points For (PF): 0
• Points Against (PA): 0

Williston Northampton has yet to play a game this season, meaning they are currently sitting with a clean slate. With no games under their belt, it’s difficult to assess their form or potential. However, their first test will be against Suffield Academy on January 15, 2025. This will be a significant game, especially with Suffield Academy already having faced off against Berkshire School.

Looking Ahead:

• 1/15/25: Williston Northampton will host Suffield Academy
• 2/22/25: Williston Northampton will visit Suffield Academy

Like Berkshire, Williston will be looking to use their early games to develop chemistry and gain momentum as they embark on the season.

Common Opponents

Both teams will face Suffield Academy during the season, with Berkshire already suffering a loss to them. Williston, however, will meet Suffield Academy for the first time this month. This could be a critical game for both schools, as each will look to make a statement against a team that has already faced one of their peers.

Berkshire’s Performance Against Common Opponents:

• Suffield Academy Record: 0-1 (Lost 80-54)

Williston’s Performance Against Common Opponents:

• Suffield Academy Record: 0-0 (First Meeting on 1/15/25)

Key Takeaways and Looking Forward

For Berkshire, the main challenge moving forward will be improving their defensive performance while maintaining their offensive output. With a home game still to be played, they have the opportunity to reset and regroup.

For Williston Northampton, the season is still a mystery. Their first game against Suffield Academy will be telling of their potential and how they will handle competition after a delayed start to the season.

Both teams have a lot of potential to turn their seasons around, and with exciting matchups against common opponents, including Suffield Academy, the remainder of the season promises to be full of growth and competition.

As the teams continue to face off against challenging opponents and develop their strategies, fans will be looking forward to seeing how these two programs evolve over the coming months.