James Lick Comets at Pioneer Mustangs preview: Dec. 13 non‑league clash in San Jose

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James Lick travels across town to take on Pioneer in a non‑league boys basketball showdown Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Tip is set for 12:30 p.m. PT at Pioneer High (San Jose). Follow the live game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5665983-james-lick-vs-pioneer

Game at a glance

Teams: James Lick Comets (away) vs. Pioneer Mustangs (home)

Date: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025

Time: 12:30 p.m. PT

Location: Pioneer High (San Jose)

SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5665983-james-lick-vs-pioneer

James Lick SBLive team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/155199-james-lick-comets-jv

Pioneer SBLive team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/160112-pioneer-mustangs-jv

Notes and context

Both teams enter the matchup 0-0. There is no last-meeting data available for this pairing in the game file.

Each program currently shows two fans on their SBLive team pages; picks are at 0. Those tallies can change leading up to tipoff — follow the teams to boost their fan counts and join the pick’em for fun.

Streaming and ticketing

Streaming: Fans can check the schools’ NFHS Network pages for possible livestreams:

Pioneer Mustangs NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/pioneer-high-school-san-jose-san-jose-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

James Lick Comets NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/james-lick-high-school-san-jose-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No ticketing links are provided on the game file. Check the SBLive game page and the schools’ athletic pages for any updates.

Why this matters

This early‑season non‑league game gives both teams a chance to settle rotations and set the tone before league play. With both programs fresh at 0-0, local bragging rights in San Jose are on the line.

Get involved

Follow each team on SBLive for updates and box scores, and consider making a pick on the game page — picks are for fan engagement only and are not tied to any win‑probability projections. Numbers (fans, picks and any streaming availability) can change, so check the SBLive links above and follow the teams you want to see succeed.

Next games (as listed on SBLive)

Pioneer next: Leland at Pioneer, 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5665939-leland-vs-pioneer

James Lick next: Prospect at James Lick, 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5982471-prospect-vs-james-lick