The Blair Academy (Blairstown, NJ) varsity basketball team will host a home non-conference game against Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ) today at 1:45 PM.
Game Details:
- Matchup: RCHS vs. Blair Academy
- Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
- Time: 1:45 PM
- Location: Parkland High School
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Roselle Catholic vs. Blair Academy: A Closer Look at Two NJ Powerhouses in 2024-2025
As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season heats up, two of New Jersey’s top programs—Roselle Catholic and Blair Academy—are making waves. Both teams have established themselves as serious contenders, boasting impressive records, but they each bring distinct styles and strengths to the court. Here’s a breakdown of how these two teams compare in terms of performance, scoring, and their head-to-head record.
Record Overview
Roselle Catholic (6-2 overall, 1-1 league):
- League Record: 1-1
- Home Record: 3-0
- Away Record: 0-1
- Neutral Record: 3-1
- Overall Win %: .750
- League Win %: .500
- Points Scored: 478
- Points Allowed: 441
Blair Academy (7-1 overall, 2-1 league):
- League Record: 2-1
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 1-0
- Neutral Record: 3-0
- Overall Win %: .875
- League Win %: .667
- Points Scored: 620
- Points Allowed: 479
Blair Academy edges out Roselle Catholic with a superior win percentage of .875, compared to Roselle’s .750. The difference is even more significant in their league records, with Blair sitting at 2-1 while Roselle Catholic is 1-1. In non-league play, both teams have been perfect, with a 5-0 record for each, but Blair has been slightly more dominant in league action.
Scoring Breakdown
Both teams display potent offensive firepower, though with different pacing and distribution.
Roselle Catholic:
- Q1: 17.5 points
- Q2: 9.5 points
- Q3: 9.5 points
- Q4: 25.5 points
- OT1: 14.0 points
- Final: 59.8 points per game
Roselle Catholic’s scoring pattern shows a strong finish to games, with 25.5 points scored in the fourth quarter. Their ability to close out games suggests they might be a team that thrives under pressure. Their overall scoring average of 59.8 points per game reflects a balanced attack, especially in the crucial closing moments of contests.
Blair Academy:
- Q1: 28.0 points
- Q2: 25.0 points
- Q3: 16.0 points
- Q4: 23.0 points
- Final: 77.5 points per game
Blair Academy, on the other hand, operates at a much faster pace. Their first-quarter scoring of 28.0 points shows they start strong, and they manage to maintain high-scoring outputs throughout the game, averaging an impressive 77.5 points per game. Their ability to consistently put up big numbers in both halves and across all quarters makes them a formidable offensive force.
Common Opponents
Despite both teams having strong records, neither Roselle Catholic nor Blair Academy has faced each other’s common opponents yet in the 2024-2025 season. This lack of overlap in their schedules means we have yet to see how the two will match up against the same teams.
Head-to-Head Matchup
Although both teams share an equal record of 0-0 when it comes to head-to-head matchups and common opponents, both will face crucial tests in the coming weeks. Roselle Catholic will travel to face the Patrick School on February 2, 2025, while Blair Academy will do the same on February 4, 2025. These games could provide more insight into how each team fares against tough competition.
In-State vs. Out-of-State Performance
When breaking down their records based on geographic play, Blair Academy has been dominant, with a perfect 5-0 out-of-state record, compared to Roselle Catholic’s 1-1 out-of-state performance. In-state, Roselle Catholic holds a 5-1 record, whereas Blair Academy is 2-1, suggesting that Blair’s strength in non-league games, particularly out-of-state, has been a highlight of their season.
Conclusion
As both teams continue to dominate their respective schedules, the showdown between Roselle Catholic and Blair Academy remains one of the most eagerly anticipated matchups of the season. While Blair Academy boasts a higher overall win percentage and stronger offensive outputs, Roselle Catholic has shown resilience, particularly in clutch moments. With both teams slated to face tough opponents in the near future, including each other’s common opponents, it’ll be interesting to see which team ultimately emerges as the top contender in New Jersey basketball this year.
