Head‑Royce travels to The Athenian School for Jan. 23 playoff matchup

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The Head‑Royce Jayhawks visit The Athenian School in a playoff game on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Tip is set for 4 p.m. PST (7 p.m. ET) at The Athenian School — Playoff. Follow the official game page on ScorebookLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5961407-headroyce-vs-the-athenian-school.

Teams: The Athenian School vs. Head‑Royce Jayhawks

Date/time: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 4 p.m. PST (7 p.m. ET)

Location: The Athenian School — Playoff

Records listed on ScorebookLive: The Athenian School (0-0), Head‑Royce (0-0)

Why this matters

This early‑season playoff meeting gives both programs a chance to establish momentum. ScorebookLive does not list a previous meeting for these teams, so Friday’s result could set the tone for any future rivalry. The Jayhawks and Athenian both have follow‑up games scheduled next week on ScorebookLive — fans can check each team’s page for the upcoming slate and roster updates.

Streaming and tickets

Head‑Royce lists an NFHS Network stream for its games: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/head-royce-school-oakland-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If you plan to stream, confirm availability on the NFHS Network before tipoff.)

Get involved

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