Sage Hill hosts Northwood in Newport Coast on Jan. 9

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Sage Hill Lightning (home) will host the Northwood Timberwolves on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. PST in a league matchup at Sage Hill High School in Newport Coast/Newport Beach. Fans can find the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5492953-northwood-vs-sage-hill

Quick facts

• Date/time: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 — 5:00 p.m. PST

• Location: Sage Hill High School (Newport Coast/Newport Beach area)

• Game page (SBLive): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5492953-northwood-vs-sage-hill

• Home: Sage Hill Lightning — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/207857-sage-hill-lightning-fr

• Away: Northwood Timberwolves — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156636-northwood-timberwolves-fr

What to watch

The teams last met on Jan. 10, 2025, at Northwood HS, where Sage Hill pulled away for a 61-53 win. That recent result — and the familiarity that comes with league play — should add a little extra edge to this rematch. Check each team’s SBLive pages for roster and updates leading into Friday.

Streaming and logistics

• Sage Hill NFHS stream (may require subscription): https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/sage-hill-high-school-newport-coast-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Northwood NFHS stream (may require subscription): https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/northwood-high-school-irvine-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Weather/venue note: Forecast info is listed for the Newport Beach area; fans should check conditions before traveling.

Fan note & engagement

Follow the teams on SBLive to get the latest lineup updates, live scoring and notifications: Sage Hill — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/207857-sage-hill-lightning-fr; Northwood — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156636-northwood-timberwolves-fr. Picks on SBLive are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win-chance projections; those numbers may change. If you want to see your team win, follow them and make a pick — it helps boost fan visibility and engagement.

Stay tuned to SBLive for live updates, final stats and postgame coverage from this key league clash.