Branson Bulls at San Marin Mustangs — Jan. 15 high school basketball preview

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Branson visits San Marin on Thursday, Jan. 15, for a Northern California league matchup at San Marin High School. Tipoff is set for 4:30 p.m. PT at San Marin HS in Novato. Fans can follow the game page on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5847107-branson-vs-san-marin

Game details

Matchup: Branson Bulls at San Marin Mustangs

Date: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Time: 4:30 p.m. PT

Location: San Marin High School (Novato)

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5847107-branson-vs-san-marin

San Marin Mustangs page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/158711-san-marin-mustangs-fr

Branson Bulls page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/207062-branson-bulls-fr

Why this one matters

This early-January clash gives both programs a chance to build momentum in league play. San Marin will be looking to defend its home court at San Marin HS, while Branson heads north hoping to make a statement on the road. Neither side has a recent meeting listed on the game page, so expect the matchup to come down to matchups and how each team handles pressure late in games.

Streaming and broadcast

San Marin NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/san-marin-high-school-novato-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

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

Check those NFHS Network links for live streams and availability. Streaming access and schedules can change, so confirm closer to tipoff.

Follow, pick and engage

San Marin currently shows 2 fans on SBLive and Branson shows 0 — help grow the fan bases by following the teams on their SBLive pages. Fans can also make picks on the game page; picks are for fun and meant to increase engagement. These numbers and any projections may change, so follow the teams and make your pick if you want to show support.

Looking ahead

San Marin’s next scheduled game: at Campolindo, 12:00 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19 (game page linked on San Marin’s team page).

Branson’s next scheduled game: at Redwood, 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20 (see Branson’s team page for details).

Stay with SBLive for scores, updates and highlights from this one — and don’t forget to follow your team and make a pick to show support.