Rio Rico hosts Alhambra in Dec. 28 holiday tournament clash

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Rio Rico will host Alhambra on Sunday, Dec. 28, in a holiday tournament game at Rio Rico High School. Tip is scheduled for 3 p.m. MST (local time). Fans can find the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/basketball/games/5221087-alhambra-vs-rio-rico

Teams:

  • Rio Rico Hawks — https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/basketball/teams/160379-rio-rico-hawks

  • Alhambra Lions — https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/basketball/teams/159162-alhambra-lions

Quick hit: The two met a year ago on Dec. 28, 2024, in Phoenix, and Rio Rico edged Alhambra 43-40 in a close game. That tight finish gives this rematch extra bite as both programs look to start the holiday schedule on a high note.

Streaming and tickets:

  • Rio Rico team NFHS network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/rio-rico-high-school-rio-rico-az/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Alhambra team NFHS network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/alhambra-high-school-whiteriver-az/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If you plan to stream, check those NFHS Network pages for availability and start times.)

Weather: No detailed forecast was provided with the game listing. Fans should check local forecasts for Rio Rico, Ariz., ahead of the game.

Get involved: Follow both teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and stay updated with live scoring and lineup news. Make your picks on the game page for fun — picks are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win projections. Numbers such as fans and picks can change, so follow the teams you want to support and make a pick to join the conversation.