Hilmar hosts Ripon Christian in Central Section showdown on Jan. 7

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Hilmar High School will host Ripon Christian on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, with tip scheduled for 4 p.m. PST. The Yellowjackets welcome the Ripon Christian Knights to Hilmar for a league meeting at Hilmar High School. Fans can find the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5838936-ripon-christian-vs-hilmar

Quick look

Date/time: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 — 4 p.m. PST

Location: Hilmar High School, Hilmar, Calif.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5838936-ripon-christian-vs-hilmar

Hilmar Yellowjackets: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156473-hilmar-yellowjackets-fr (fans: 1)

Ripon Christian Knights: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/150134-ripon-christian-knights-fr (fans: 0)

The basics: what to watch

Ripon Christian comes into Hilmar looking to build off its program momentum from the previous meeting. The last time these teams met, on Jan. 8, 2025, Ripon Christian beat Hilmar 40-18 at Ripon Christian; full recap and box score are on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/4888494-hilmar-vs-ripon-christian. Expect a physical, low-possession game if the Knights rely on the same defensive approach that produced that result.

Streaming and broadcast

Both programs maintain NFHS Network pages, which is the best place to check for a possible livestream:

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

Ripon Christian NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ripon-christian-high-school-ripon-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: SBLive does not host tickets for this game. Check school athletic sites or the NFHS links above for any streaming or ticket updates.

Fan notes and engagement

Hilmar currently shows one fan on SBLive while Ripon Christian shows none — those numbers can change. Follow your team pages and make picks on SBLive to support your program (picks are for fun and not tied to win projections). Follow these links to show support:

Follow Hilmar: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156473-hilmar-yellowjackets-fr

Follow Ripon Christian: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/150134-ripon-christian-knights-fr

Keep an eye on the SBLive game page for updates, stats and final score: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5838936-ripon-christian-vs-hilmar

Enjoy the game and check back on SBLive for postgame coverage.