As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season heats up, two teams in the Washington DC area are making waves with their impressive performances: Woodmere Academy and Archbishop Carroll. Both teams have displayed strong early-season records, offering basketball fans an exciting glimpse into their respective campaigns.

Woodmere Academy: A Dominant Start

Woodmere Academy has kicked off the 2024-2025 season in impressive fashion, remaining undefeated with a 2-0 record. This marks a perfect start, with both of their victories coming on the road. The team has shown offensive firepower, averaging 80 points per game. In particular, their third-quarter scoring average of 29 points stands out, showcasing their ability to come out strong after halftime and put up significant numbers. Over the course of their two games, Woodmere Academy has accumulated a total of 160 points while allowing 138, indicating a solid offense coupled with a defense that needs further sharpening as the season progresses.

Despite their strong start, there’s not much available in terms of game footage for Woodmere Academy, so fans have yet to see the full potential of this team. However, their record speaks for itself, and they will likely be a team to watch as the season continues.

Archbishop Carroll: Balanced Performance Across the Board

On the other hand, Archbishop Carroll has shown a balanced approach to the season, with a 5-3 overall record. Although their league play has been a bit more challenging (0-1), they have excelled in non-league games with a 5-2 mark. The team has scored an average of 74.4 points per game, with their offense performing at a steady pace throughout the quarters. Their scoring averages are relatively consistent across all four quarters: 18.5 points in the first, 17.8 in the second, 17.5 in the third, and 13.3 in the fourth. This steady performance demonstrates a team that can maintain competitive play throughout the entire game.

Notably, Archbishop Carroll has featured highlights of their games on various platforms. One of the standout videos includes a thrilling matchup against DeMatha on December 10, 2024, which has already garnered over 470 views. With a mix of highlights against top teams like Wise HS and The Avalon School, Archbishop Carroll is building a reputation as a team with solid fundamentals and exciting moments.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

While Woodmere Academy and Archbishop Carroll have yet to face each other this season, they both share a common opponent in Friendship Tech Prep Academy. Woodmere Academy will take on this team on December 27, 2024, while Archbishop Carroll is scheduled to play them on January 3, 2025. Both teams will look to continue their strong performances as they navigate through these matchups.

Record Breakdown

Woodmere Academy

• Overall: 2-0
• Home: 0-0
• Away: 2-0
• League: N/A
• Non-League: 2-0
• Scoring Average: 80.0 points per game

Archbishop Carroll

• Overall: 5-3
• League: 0-1
• Home: 2-0
• Away: 2-2
• Neutral: 1-1
• Non-League: 5-2
• Scoring Average: 74.4 points per game

Looking Ahead

With both teams showing promise early in the season, the upcoming matchups and potential head-to-head game will be highly anticipated. As Woodmere Academy continues to show dominance on the road and Archbishop Carroll strives to improve their league performance, both teams will look to fine-tune their game strategies, particularly when facing each other or common opponents.

For fans of high school basketball in Washington DC, this season promises plenty of action, and the storylines of these two teams are just beginning to unfold. Keep an eye on Woodmere Academy’s potent offense and Archbishop Carroll’s balanced attack as they battle for supremacy in the region.