Hazel Green at Austin — Trojans visit Black Bears on Dec. 16

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Hazel Green visits Austin on Tuesday, Dec. 16, for a nonleague boys basketball game at Austin High. Tip is set for 4:30 p.m. Central (6:30 p.m. PST) at Austin, and you can find the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/5899901-hazel-green-vs-austin

Home: Austin Black Bears (0-0)

Away: Hazel Green Trojans (0-0)

Last time these teams met, Hazel Green eked out a 36-32 win at Austin on Jan. 31, 2024, at the Main Gym — a four-point game that should add a little extra spice to this rematch. Austin enters with a stronger following on SBLive (7 fans) than Hazel Green (2 fans), but those counts can change quickly — follow the teams to show support and help grow the fan base.

Streaming and tickets

Both schools list NFHS Network pages for streaming information: Austin — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/austin-high-school-decatur-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Hazel Green — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hazel-green-high-school-hazel-green-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No additional ticketing details are listed on the SBLive game page. Visit the game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/5899901-hazel-green-vs-austin

Why this matters

This early-season nonleague matchup is a chance for both teams to establish rhythm and for coaches to tune rotations ahead of winter play. Keep an eye on the rematch storyline after Hazel Green’s narrow victory in 2024.

Follow and make your pick

Follow both teams on SBLive to get game updates and help grow each program’s fan presence. Fans can also make picks for fun on the SBLive platform — picks are for engagement only and are not tied to any win projections. All fan counts and pick numbers may change leading up to the game, so check back on the game page for the latest: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/5899901-hazel-green-vs-austin

Upcoming next games (from SBLive listings)

Austin next: Austin at Decatur — Jan. 9, 2026 (2:30 p.m.) — https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/5700686-austin-vs-decatur

Hazel Green next: Buckhorn at Hazel Green — Dec. 19, 2025 (4:00 p.m.) — https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/5734849-buckhorn-vs-hazel-green

Stay with SBLive for updates, scores and coverage as game day approaches.