Houston County Lions at Northside Methodist Academy Knights — Jan. 27, 2026 — Game preview

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Houston County (Lions) travels to Northside Methodist Academy (Knights) on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, for a midweek tip in Dothan, Ala. The game is listed for 2:30 p.m. PST on the schedule; that converts to a 4:30 p.m. local start (Central time). Fans can find the full game page on SBLive here: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/5592276-houston-county-vs-northside-methodist-academy

Quick facts

Date/time: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 — 4:30 p.m. Central

Location: Northside Methodist Academy, Dothan, Ala.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/5592276-houston-county-vs-northside-methodist-academy

Northside Methodist Academy Knights page: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/teams/140784-northside-methodist-academy-knights-jv

Houston County Lions page: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/teams/156516-houston-county-lions-jv

Last meeting

The two programs last met Nov. 14, 2023, when Northside Methodist Academy edged Houston County, 40-36. That close score suggests another tight matchup could be in store — fans should expect a competitive game.

Streaming and coverage

Northside Methodist Academy on NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/northside-methodist-academy-dothan-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Houston County on NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/houston-county-high-school-columbia-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

If you plan to watch, check the NFHS Network links above for livestream availability and start times. There is no ticketing information on the official schedule page; contact the host school for tickets.

Fan notes and engagement

Northside Methodist currently shows 3 fans on SBLive; Houston County shows 0. Follow the teams on SBLive to boost fan counts and stay updated.

Picks on the SBLive game page are for fan engagement and fun — they do not reflect official win projections. SBLive numbers and projections can change, so follow the teams and make picks for the team you want to see win.

What to watch

Expect a physical, low-possession game based on the previous 40-36 meeting. Home-court advantage and turnovers could decide this one, so watch the late possessions and free-throw opportunities.

Follow the game and both teams on SBLive for updates, and use the links above to stream and track the matchup.