San Gabriel Academy visits Bakersfield Christian in nonleague clash on Thursday, Jan. 8

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San Gabriel Academy travels to Bakersfield Christian for a nonleague matchup at Bakersfield Christian High School on Thursday, Jan. 8. Tip is scheduled for 5 p.m. PT. The home team, Bakersfield Christian Eagles (1-0), will host the San Gabriel Academy Eagles (0-0) in what figures to be an early-season test for both rosters.

Quick facts

• Game: San Gabriel Academy vs. Bakersfield Christian — full preview and live updates on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5934010-san-gabriel-academy-vs-bakersfield-christian

• Date/time: Thursday, Jan. 8 — 5 p.m. PT

• Location: Bakersfield Christian High School

• Home: Bakersfield Christian Eagles (1-0) — SBLive team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/150399-bakersfield-christian-eagles-jv

• Next game: Bakersfield Christian at Highland, 5:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 — game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5524400-bakersfield-christian-vs-highland

• Away: San Gabriel Academy Eagles (0-0) — SBLive team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/141462-san-gabriel-academy-eagles-jv

Why this matters

This is an early nonleague test for both teams as they shake off the offseason and sort rotations. Bakersfield Christian will be looking to build on an opening win, while San Gabriel Academy will be eager to open its season on the road. There is no last-meeting data listed, so this game is a fresh measuring stick for coaches and fans.

Streaming and ticketing

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

• San Gabriel Academy NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/san-gabriel-academy-san-gabriel-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: Streaming on NFHS Network may require a subscription. No ticketing information was provided on the SBLive game page.

Fan engagement: follow and pick

SBLive shows Bakersfield Christian with 1 fan and San Gabriel Academy with 0 fans right now, and neither team has picks recorded for this game. Follow the teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and make your pick for fun — picks are for entertainment only and not tied to any win-projection analytics. These numbers can change, so check the game page for live updates and to make your pick: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5934010-san-gabriel-academy-vs-bakersfield-christian

Stay tuned to SBLive for score updates, stats and any late-breaking lineup news.