Classical Academy hosts Del Lago Academy in Escondido on Jan. 8

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Classical Academy and Del Lago Academy face off Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. PST in Escondido, Calif. The Classical Academy Caimans will host the Del Lago Academy Firebirds in a nonleague matchup at Classical Academy. Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5845766-del-lago-academy-vs-classical-academy

Quick facts

Date/time: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 — 5:30 p.m. PST

Location: Classical Academy, Escondido, Calif.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5845766-del-lago-academy-vs-classical-academy

Home: Classical Academy Caimans — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/486042-classical-academy-caimans-jv

Away: Del Lago Academy Firebirds — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/570404-del-lago-academy-firebirds-jv

What to watch

These programs last met on Jan. 20, 2025, when Classical Academy posted a 48-37 victory over Del Lago Academy. (Recap: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/4896699-classical-academy-vs-del-lago-academy). Expect a physical, local rivalry feel — both teams are familiar with each other and will be looking to tighten up on both ends as the season moves forward.

Streaming and tickets

Streaming: Each school lists an NFHS Network page and coverage may be available there — check the team pages for any live stream links:

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

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

No ticketing links provided; check the host school for admission details.

Weather & notes

Location listed as Escondido, Calif.; check local forecasts closer to game time for any updates.

Get involved

Follow both teams on ScorebookLive to get roster updates and alerts: Classical Academy (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/486042-classical-academy-caimans-jv) and Del Lago Academy (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/570404-del-lago-academy-firebirds-jv). Fan counts and pick’em tallies can change — currently both teams show zero recorded fans and picks on ScorebookLive. Make a pick for fun and support the team you want to see win (picks are for engagement only and do not affect any win projections).

Follow the game page for updates and final box score: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5845766-del-lago-academy-vs-classical-academy