Amador Valley Dons at Benicia Panthers — Dec. 16 nonleague preview

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Amador Valley (Dons) travels to Benicia to take on the Benicia Panthers on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PT at Benicia (home of the Panthers). Fans can follow the game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5940081-amador-valley-vs-benicia

Game details

  • Teams: Amador Valley Dons (away) vs. Benicia Panthers (home)

  • Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025

  • Time: 5:30 p.m. PT

  • Location: Benicia (Panthers’ home)

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5940081-amador-valley-vs-benicia

  • Amador Valley team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/159305-amador-valley-dons-jv

  • Benicia team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/153547-benicia-panthers-jv

Where both teams stand

  • Records: Both teams are listed 0-0 entering this nonleague matchup.

  • Recent meetings: No meeting on file between these programs in the provided data.

  • Next games: Amador Valley’s next scheduled game after this is vs. Dougherty Valley (Dec. 26) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5940098-amador-valley-vs-dougherty-valley. Benicia’s next game is vs. Acalanes (Dec. 19) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5883232-acalanes-vs-benicia.

Streaming and ticketing

  • Streaming: Both programs have NFHS Network pages (may carry live or archived coverage):

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

  • Amador Valley NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/amador-valley-high-school-pleasanton-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Tickets: No ticketing information provided. Check the Benicia team page or school athletic site for local ticket details.

Fan notes and engagement

  • Fans: Amador Valley has 7 followers and Benicia has 1 follower on SBLive (numbers from the game data). Following teams on ScoreBookLive helps boost visibility — follow the teams above to increase their fan counts.

  • Picks: Neither team has any picks entered on SBLive yet. Picks are for fun and fan engagement only and are not tied to any win projections.

  • Data may change: Attendance, streaming availability and team info can change — check the game page for the latest updates.

Why this matters

This early nonleague matchup is a chance for both coaches to tune rotations and for underclassmen to stake a claim in the rotation before league play begins. With both teams opening at 0-0, expect energy and urgency — and an opportunity for a breakout performance that could set the tone for the holiday slate.

Call to action

Follow Amador Valley (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/159305-amador-valley-dons-jv) and Benicia (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/153547-benicia-panthers-jv) on ScoreBookLive, check the game page (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5940081-amador-valley-vs-benicia) for updates, and make your pick — picks are for fun and help build the rivalry. Numbers and links may change, so keep an eye on the SBLive pages for the latest information.