West Valley at Hemet — Nonleague boys basketball preview (Dec. 15, 2025)

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The West Valley Mustangs travel to Hemet to face the Hemet Bulldogs on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. PST in Hemet, Calif. — full game details are on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5347336-west-valley-vs-hemet

Quick look

• Date/time: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 — 5:15 p.m. PST

• Location: Hemet, Calif.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5347336-west-valley-vs-hemet

• Home: Hemet Bulldogs — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156419-hemet-bulldogs-jv

• Away: West Valley Mustangs — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156430-west-valley-mustangs-jv

Why this matters

The two Riverside County programs meet in a nonleague matchup that could set early-season tone for both squads. The last time these teams met, Hemet held off West Valley in a one-point game, 65-64, on Feb. 6, 2020 (game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/241201-west-valley-vs-hemet). Expect a competitive atmosphere — local bragging rights are on the line and coaches will be looking for defensive stops and bench contributions as the schedule ramps up.

Streaming and tickets

• Hemet and West Valley both list NFHS Network pages for live streams — a subscription may be required: Hemet NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hemet-high-school-hemet-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; West Valley NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-valley-high-school-hemet-hemet-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Follow, pick and engage

• Follow the Hemet Bulldogs: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156419-hemet-bulldogs-jv (fans: 1)

• Follow the West Valley Mustangs: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156430-west-valley-mustangs-jv (fans: 0)

• Make your picks on SBLive and cheer your team on — picks are for fan engagement and do not reflect win-projection models. Fan counts and picks can change, so follow the teams you want to support and make your pick to be part of the fun.

Next up for both teams

• Hemet’s next scheduled game: Dec. 16, 2025, at San Jacinto — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5423584-hemet-vs-san-jacinto

• West Valley’s next scheduled game: Dec. 16, 2025, vs. Temescal Canyon — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5296729-temescal-canyon-vs-west-valley

Keep an eye on the SBLive game page for roster updates, late-breaking injury notes and any schedule changes: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5347336-west-valley-vs-hemet. For weather and local conditions in Hemet, check local forecasts before you go.