We are in the final week of the 2024-25 Vermont high school boys' basketball season and there are still several moves that could happen in the last few days. While some teams only have 2 games left, others have makeup games from the recent storms that dumped snow over the state the last few weeks. Here are some of the key scenarios for each of the top 8 teams in D1
1---Burlington (17-1) (vs. RUT, @ RICE)
The Seahorses' mission is simple: Win tonight against Rutland and they are the top seed in D1. Lose and hope the Knights lose one of their next 2 games. Otherwise, Saturday's game at Bernie Cieplicki Court could determine the #1 seed come playoff time.
2---Rice (14-3) (vs. COL, @ SJA, vs. BUR)
A win tonight vs. the Lakers will be head coach Paul Pecor's 400th with the Green Knights. But that's just the first of a 3-game in 5-day span for Rice, who head to the NEK on Thursday looking to clinch at least the #2 seed against St. J.
3---St. Johnsbury (12-5) (vs. EHS, vs. RICE, @ CVU)
It's a Chittenden County finish for the Hilltoppers with the Hornets and Green Knights heading north while finishing the season in Hinesburg against CVU. Taking 2 out of 3 should keep them in the top 4, but there are some teams lurking should they lose one more.
4---Rutland (13-5) (@ BUR, @ MMU)
Rutland has everything to gain and lose this week. If they can upset Burlington, it should give them a top 4 seed in the playoffs. Losing 1 or both of their last 2 games will likely see them heading back up north in a QF game.
5---South Burlington (12-6) (vs. CVU, vs. COL)
If the Seahorses can take care of Rutland, The Wolves are in the right spot to secure a top 4 seed. Only problem is they have to face a Redhawks team that knocked them off one month ago. Home court tonight could be the difference between one or two playoff games at Burleigh court next week.
6---Mount Mansfield (9-8) (vs. BFA, @ COL, vs. RUT)
After their game at Colchester was postponed, the Cougars face BFA-St. Albans tonight looking for win #10 on the season. It would likely clinch the six seed in the playoffs and avoid Burlington and Rice until the semis.
7---Champlain Valley (8-10) (@ SB, vs. SJA)
In Coach Ernie Duncan's first season, the Redhawks have a chance to finish at .500. CVU could also finish outside the top 8 if other results go against them this week.
8---Burr and Burton (9-9) (@ MAU, @ BRAT)
Unlike Rutland, who end their season with 2 games up north, the Bulldogs will stay close to home with matchups at Mount Anthony and Brattleboro. Likely locked into a top 8 spot, 2 wins give them a chance at #6 in the playoffs.
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