Vermont high school basketball player sets state scoring record

Pavin Parrish of Rochester High School breaks 41-year-old mark in semifinal game

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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On March 5, 2014, Pavin Parrish of Rochester High School in Vermont set the state's high school boys' basketball scoring record with 2,479 points, surpassing the previous mark set in 1983 by St. Johnsbury star Henry Dalrymple.

Why it matters

High school sports records are a point of pride for local communities, and breaking a long-standing record like this demonstrates the exceptional talent and dedication of the player involved.

The details

Parrish set the new scoring record with a basket in the final minute of a semifinal game at the Barre Auditorium, finishing his impressive high school career on top.

  • On March 5, 2014, Pavin Parrish scored 45 points in a semifinal game at the Barre Auditorium.
  • This basket gave Parrish the state scoring record of 2,479 points.

The players

Pavin Parrish

A basketball player for Rochester High School who set the Vermont state high school boys' scoring record in 2014.

Henry Dalrymple

A former basketball star at St. Johnsbury High School who held the previous Vermont state high school boys' scoring record of 2,477 points, set in 1983.

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The takeaway

Pavin Parrish's record-breaking performance is a testament to his exceptional skills and the pride of the local community in Rochester, Vermont, where high school sports are deeply valued.