Pinole Valley hosts Hercules in Dec. 4 high school basketball showdown

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Pinole Valley High School will play host to the Hercules Titans on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, with tip scheduled for 7 p.m. Pacific. The Spartans and Titans meet at Pinole Valley High School — full game information is available on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5760441-hercules-vs-pinole-valley

Last season’s meeting was a close one: Pinole Valley edged Hercules 45-40 on Dec. 6, 2024, at Hercules (box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/4769591-pinole-valley-vs-hercules). Expect a physical, evenly matched affair as both programs look to set the tone early in the season.

Game details

When: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 — 7 p.m. Pacific

Where: Pinole Valley High School, Pinole, Calif.

Home: Pinole Valley Spartans — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/161807-pinole-valley-spartans

Away: Hercules Titans — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/161796-hercules-titans

Streaming and tickets

Check the teams’ NFHS Network pages for potential live coverage (may require a subscription):

Pinole Valley NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/pinole-valley-high-school-pinole-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Hercules NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hercules-high-school-hercules-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No ticketing links are listed on the SBLive game page; check the host school’s athletic site or contact the school for tickets and admission details.

Fan notes and what to watch

Last meeting was decided by five points, so look for adjustments by both coaching staffs on defense and late-game execution.

SBLive follower counts (current): Pinole Valley — 4 fans; Hercules — 6 fans. Those numbers can change — follow the teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and visibility.

Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks are fan engagement only and are not tied to any official projections. All numbers and stream availability may change, so follow the teams and the game page for updates.

Upcoming for both teams

Pinole Valley next: American Canyon at Pinole Valley, Dec. 9, 2025 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5824761-american-canyon-vs-pinole-valley

Hercules next: Hercules at Mt. Diablo, Dec. 6, 2025 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5941546-hercules-vs-mt-diablo

Follow the game on SBLive for live updates and to join the conversation: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5760441-hercules-vs-pinole-valley