Francis Marion at R.C. Hatch — Game preview (Jan. 16, 2026)

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Francis Marion visits R.C. Hatch on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, for a nonleague meeting in Uniontown, Ala. The game (ScorebookLive game page) is set for 5:30 p.m. Central and will be played at R.C. Hatch High School.

Quick facts

  • Date/time: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 5:30 p.m. Central (local time in Uniontown, Ala.)

  • Location: R.C. Hatch High School, Uniontown, Ala.

Why this one matters

These teams met Dec. 12, 2025, in a thriller — Francis Marion topped R.C. Hatch 51-49. With that one-possession finish still fresh, Friday’s rematch in Uniontown shapes up as another close test for both squads.

Streaming and logistics

  • NFHS Network pages for the programs are available if the schools stream the game:

  • R.C. Hatch: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/rc-hatch-high-school-uniontown-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Francis Marion: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/francis-marion-high-school-marion-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Weather: A forecast is recorded for Uniontown, Ala., for the game; check the game page above for updates.

Get involved

Supporters can follow each team on ScorebookLive to grow fan counts and get team updates: Francis Marion (12 fans) and R.C. Hatch (7 fans) are already being followed on SBLive. Fans can also make picks for the matchup on the game page — picks are for fun and only for engagement. Note that follower totals, picks and other SBLive numbers may change, so follow the teams and make your pick for the team you want to see win.

We’ll update this preview with any streaming, roster or weather changes as they become available on the ScorebookLive game page.