Kingsburg
Kingsburg Vikings
KINGS
3-1 Overall • Away
     
      
Dinuba
Dinuba Emperors
DINUB
1-4 Overall • Home
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Kingsburg Vikings at Dinuba Emperors — Jan. 2 preview

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Kingsburg travels to Dinuba for a Central Section matchup on Friday, Jan. 2.

  • Game: Kingsburg Vikings at Dinuba Emperors

  • Date/time: Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 — 5 p.m. PT

  • Location: Dinuba High School — Dinuba, Calif.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5853467-kingsburg-vs-dinuba

The Vikings (Kingsburg) head to Dinuba for a league meeting that will renew a short but recent rivalry. Their last clash came a year earlier at Kingsburg High School, where the Vikings rolled to a 78-53 victory over the Emperors on Jan. 3, 2025. Read that game recap here: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/4696271-dinuba-vs-kingsburg

Dinuba and Kingsburg both list active team pages on SBLive; follow them to get roster updates, live scoring and to help grow each program’s fan count:

  • Dinuba Emperors: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/154933-dinuba-emperors (Fans: 22)

  • Kingsburg Vikings: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/157038-kingsburg-vikings (Fans: 34)

Streaming and tickets

  • Both programs have NFHS Network pages that often carry livestreams for home games. Check these pages for live video and subscription info:

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

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

Notes for fans

  • Weather: The game is set for Dinuba; check local forecasts before heading out. (Conditions can change.)

  • Engagement: Want to back a team? Follow the teams on SBLive and make your picks on the game page — picks are for fun and help fan engagement. These pick totals and fan counts may change, so follow the teams you want to support.

Preview outlook

Expect the Emperors to look for payback after last year’s loss, while Kingsburg will try to show it can win on the road. This is a good early-season test for both programs; local bragging rights and momentum are on the line.

Upcoming for each team

  • Dinuba’s next listed game: Dinuba at Sanger West — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5761452-dinuba-vs-sanger-west

  • Kingsburg’s next listed game: Fresno Christian at Kingsburg — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5865039-fresno-christian-vs-kingsburg

Follow the game page for live updates and coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5853467-kingsburg-vs-dinuba

(For fans: pick’em and follower counts are for engagement and may change. Support your team by following them on SBLive.)