Marvell‑Elaine at Scott Charter — Girls basketball preview (Jan. 8, 2026)

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Marvell‑Elaine travels to Scott Charter in a nonconference/league meeting Thursday, Jan. 8, in Scott, Ark. Tip is set for 5 p.m. CST at Scott Charter High School. Follow the game on ScoreBook Live: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/5952290-marvellelaine-vs-scott-charter

Game details

• Matchup: Marvell‑Elaine Mustangs at Scott Charter Mustangs

• Marvell‑Elaine: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/teams/157908-marvellelaine-mustangs

• Scott Charter: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/teams/496981-scott-charter-mustangs

• Date/time: 5 p.m. CST, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

• Location: Scott Charter High School — Scott, Ark.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/5952290-marvellelaine-vs-scott-charter

Why this one matters

The teams last met Feb. 6, 2025, when Marvell‑Elaine edged Scott Charter 28-21 in a low‑scoring affair (linescores: Marvell‑Elaine 7-4-8-9; Scott Charter 6-2-6-7). Expect a physical, defensive battle again — both programs pride themselves on grinding possessions and playing tough in the paint.

Streaming and tickets

• Marvell‑Elaine has an NFHS Network page listed for its basketball coverage: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/marvell-high-school-marvell-ar/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• No other ticketing or streaming links were provided. If you plan to attend, check the Scott Charter athletic department for on-site ticket info.

Follow, pick and engage

On ScoreBook Live, Marvell‑Elaine currently shows 10 fans and Scott Charter 3. Picks are available on each team page — picks are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win projections. Win‑chance projections and follower counts can change; follow the teams you support and make a pick to show your backing and help grow the fanbase.

Preview takeaway

This shapes up as a low‑scoring, defensive showdown in Scott. Marvell‑Elaine takes a small psychological edge from the last meeting, but with the Mustangs back home, expect a tight game. Follow the ScoreBook Live game page for updates and to make your pick: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/5952290-marvellelaine-vs-scott-charter