Del Lago Academy visits Classical Academy in Escondido on Thursday, Jan. 8

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Del Lago Academy travels to Classical Academy in Escondido for a nonleague matchup at 7 p.m. PT Thursday, Jan. 8. The Classical Academy Caimans host the Del Lago Academy Firebirds at Classical Academy (Escondido, Calif.). For full game details, follow the Scorebook Live page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5757390-del-lago-academy-vs-classical-academy

Quick facts

• Date/time: 7 p.m. PT Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

• Location: Classical Academy — Escondido, Calif.

• Matchup: Classical Academy Caimans (home) vs. Del Lago Academy Firebirds (away)

• Last meeting: Dec. 15, 2025 — Del Lago Academy beat Classical Academy, 73-41 (see box: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5998953-del-lago-academy-vs-classical-academy)

Why this one matters

Del Lago carried momentum from the Dec. 15 meeting, handing Classical Academy a 73-41 loss. Classical will be looking for answers at home Thursday as the Caimans try to flip the script against a Del Lago squad that dominated the last matchup. Weather for Escondido, Calif., is on file for the game day; check local forecasts as the tip approaches.

Streaming and tickets

• Both schools maintain NFHS Network pages where this game may be available to stream — check the team pages for schedule updates and live-stream availability:

• Del Lago Academy Firebirds: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/del-lago-academy-escondido-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Classical Academy Caimans: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/classical-academy-high-school-escondido-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• For the official Scorebook Live game page and updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5757390-del-lago-academy-vs-classical-academy

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