Bellows Free Academy and Burlington are an even 4-4 against one another since January of 2022, but not for long. The Bellows Free Academy Bobwhites/Comets will be playing at home against the Burlington Seahorses at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Bellows Free Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Vermont's top teams: St. Johnsbury Academy, who was ranked fourth at the time (Bellows Free Academy was ranked 21st). Bellows Free Academy had to suffer through a 76-47 loss at the hands of St. Johnsbury Academy. The Bobwhites/Comets haven't had much luck with the Hilltoppers recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Meanwhile, Burlington hadn't done well against Champlain Valley Union recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Burlington put the hurt on Champlain Valley Union with a sharp 69-44 victory. The Seahorses have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 games by 20 points or more this season.
Burlington's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.4 points. As for Bellows Free Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10.
Bellows Free Academy took a serious blow against Burlington in their previous matchup back in January, falling 93-48. Will Bellows Free Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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