Vasquez hosts Santa Clarita Christian in rematch Thursday in Acton
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Vasquez and Santa Clarita Christian meet Thursday, Dec. 18, at 4 p.m. PT in Acton when the Vasquez Mustangs host the Santa Clarita Christian Cardinals. The SBLive game page is here: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5424154-santa-clarita-christian-vs-vasquez
Quick facts
- Date/time: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 — 4 p.m. Pacific
- Location: Acton, Calif. (Vasquez High School)
- Home: Vasquez Mustangs — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/152985-vasquez-mustangs-jv
- Away: Santa Clarita Christian Cardinals — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/148434-santa-clarita-christians-cardinals-jv
- Streaming: NFHS Network links for both schools below
Last meeting
These teams met earlier this season on Jan. 30, 2025, at Santa Clarita Christian School in a one-point thriller: Vasquez edged the Cardinals, 48-47. Full box and recap from that meeting: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/4271508-vasquez-vs-santa-clarita-christian
Why this one matters
A one-point game from January sets the stage for another close battle. Vasquez will look to defend home court in Acton while Santa Clarita Christian tries to even the ledger. The matchup could come down to late possessions and defensive adjustments — small margins that decide league races and momentum this time of year.
Streaming & tickets
- Vasquez NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/vasquez-high-school-acton-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Santa Clarita Christian NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/santa-clarita-christian-high-school-canyon-country-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
(No ticket links were provided.)
Fan notes & engagement
- Vasquez fans on SBLive: 0 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/152985-vasquez-mustangs-jv
- Santa Clarita Christian fans on SBLive: 4 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/148434-santa-clarita-christians-cardinals-jv
- Picks on SBLive: none recorded yet for either team
These numbers can change quickly — follow the teams on SBLive to increase fan counts and add your pick. Picks are for fun fan engagement and are not tied to any win-chance projections. Win-chance projections and fan totals may change as the game approaches; follow both teams and make your pick if you want to show support.
What’s next
- Vasquez next: at Trinity Classical Academy — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5424164-vasquez-vs-trinity-classical-academy
- Santa Clarita Christian next: at Valley Christian Academy (SM) on Dec. 19 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5821158-santa-clarita-christian-vs-valley-christian-academy-sm
Weather note
The game is listed for Acton, Calif.; a weather record is attached to the matchup. Basketball is played indoors, so conditions outside should have minimal impact on play.
Follow SBLive for updates, live scoring and the final recap after the game.