Santana at El Cajon Valley — Tuesday, Jan. 13 high school basketball preview

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Santana Sultans travel to El Cajon Valley HS to face the El Cajon Valley Braves on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Tip is scheduled for 4 p.m. PT at El Cajon Valley HS. Follow the game on SBLive: Santana vs. El Cajon Valley game page — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5890089-santana-vs-el-cajon-valley

Game links:

• Santana Sultans: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156190-santana-sultans-jv

• El Cajon Valley Braves: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156160-el-cajon-valley-braves-jv

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5890089-santana-vs-el-cajon-valley

Last meeting and what to watch

The teams last met Feb. 4, 2025, at El Cajon Valley (recap and box score available at the previous meeting page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/4798206-santana-vs-el-cajon-valley). With league play underway, expect both coaches to lean on their backcourt play and defensive execution down the stretch — this is a rivalry-minded matchup played at El Cajon Valley’s gym.

Upcoming schedule notes

• El Cajon Valley’s next scheduled game after this one: El Cajon Valley at Valhalla, 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5836869-el-cajon-valley-vs-valhalla

• Santana’s next scheduled game after this one: Santana at El Capitan, 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5836867-santana-vs-el-capitan

Streaming and how to watch

• Both programs list NFHS Network pages where school broadcasts and info are posted:

• El Cajon Valley NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/el-cajon-valley-high-school-el-cajon-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

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

Note: SBLive does not have separate ticketing info for this game listed. Check the host school for any admissions or student pass policies.

Fan engagement — follow, pick and share

Both programs have small followings on SBLive right now (each lists 1 fan). Help grow the rivalry: follow the teams on their SBLive pages and add your pick on the game page. Picks are for fan engagement and fun only and do not affect any win projections. These follower and pick counts can change quickly — follow the teams and make your pick if you want to see them win.

Weather and local info

This game is scheduled at El Cajon Valley HS in El Cajon, Calif. If weather could affect travel, check local forecasts for El Cajon before heading out.

Stay tuned to SBLive for updates, live scoring and postgame coverage from Santana at El Cajon Valley.