Sierra
Sierra Timberwolves
SIER
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East Union Lancers
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Sierra Timberwolves at East Union Lancers — Jan. 9 high school basketball preview

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Sierra travels to East Union for a Valley League matchup at East Union High School in Manteca, California, on Friday, Jan. 9. Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. PST. Fans can follow the game on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5846682-sierra-vs-east-union.

Quick details

  • Game: Sierra Timberwolves at East Union Lancers

  • Date/time: Jan. 9, 2026 — 6 p.m. PST

  • Location: East Union High School (Manteca, California)

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5846682-sierra-vs-east-union

  • East Union (home): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/157827-east-union-lancers-jv — Fans: 1 — Picks: 0

  • Sierra (away): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/157838-sierra-timberwolves-jv — Fans: 4 — Picks: 0

What to watch

This matchup brings two Central Valley programs together at East Union High. There’s no head-to-head history listed for this meeting, so tonight’s game could set the tone for the remainder of league play. Both teams have upcoming league dates — East Union visits Pitman on Jan. 10 (3:30 p.m.) while Sierra hosts Oakdale on Jan. 12 (6 p.m.) — making this a key stop on each squad’s January slate.

How to watch

  • East Union NFHSNetwork: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/east-union-high-school-manteca-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Sierra NFHSNetwork: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/sierra-high-school-manteca-manteca-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan notes and call to action

Follow the teams on their SBLive pages and make your picks to boost engagement — every follow and pick helps the program and the coverage. Picks on SBLive are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win-chance projections. Numbers such as fan counts and picks may change, so follow your team and make picks for the team you want to see win.

Be sure to check the SBLive game page for updates, final stats and live coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5846682-sierra-vs-east-union.